Grow your expertise in civil maintenance and asset management

Combine inspections, problem solving and hands on field work in this exciting role

Full-time opportunity $76,383 - $81,288 per annum (dependent on experience) plus superannuation Location: Garden Boulevard, Dingley About The Team The Civil Maintenance Team looks after Council’s civil infrastructure to keep it safe, accessible and working well. The team works closely with colleagues, contractors and the community to deliver reliable services and maintain public assets.

About The Role As a Civil Asset Inspector, you’ll support the upkeep of Council assets through inspections, maintenance and defect management. This is a hands-on, field-based role suited to someone who enjoys working outdoors, solving problems and making a visible impact in the community. What You’ll Deliver In this role, you will: Inspect civil assets such as roads, footpaths, drainage, pits, signage and kerb and channel

Identify defects and record accurate information in Council systems

Carry out minor maintenance works (e.g. pothole repairs, signage fixes, drainage clearing)

Raise and track maintenance requests to ensure timely repairs

Provide practical advice on asset condition and maintenance priorities

Support audits, condition assessments and data collection

Work with team members, contractors and stakeholders to deliver safe, reliable outcomes

Contribute to improving maintenance practices and service delivery Your Skills And Experience You will bring: Experience with civil infrastructure inspection and maintenance

Practical skills to safely carry out minor maintenance works in the field

Knowledge of civil maintenance and asset management principles

Strong attention to detail and accurate data recording skills

Confidence using mobile devices and systems for inspections and work management

Ability to work independently and manage priorities





Valuable communication skills and a customer-focused approach A proactive, solutions-focused mindset The right candidate will be able to demonstrate the City of Kingston’s values of We make a difference ǀ We show care and respect ǀ We take pride in our work ǀ We are better together Don’t meet every single requirement for this role?

At Kingston

Council, we recognise that different experiences make for great community outcomes. If you are excited about this role, but your experience doesn’t perfectly align to the criteria we encourage you to submit your application.

How To Apply To learn more about this role, please view the full Position Description on our Careers website If you are interested in this opportunity, please submit your resume and a cover letter outlining your experience and how it relates to the role. To apply, please click the ‘Apply’ button. All applications must be submitted online through our careers portal.

Please note that we do not accept applications or inquiries from recruitment agencies Enquiries For any enquiries about the position, please contact Matthew Hogan, Acting Coordinator Civil Maintenance Contracts & Audits at [email protected] To be considered for this role, applicants must have the legal right to work in Australia. For any reasonable adjustments or access needs during the application or interview process,



please contact the Hiring Manager or email us at [email protected] About Kingston Kingston Council’s collective focus is on delivering exceptional service that achieves our vision and meets community expectations. We are an inclusive, resilient community with a thriving economy, where we all share a safe, sustainable environment.

The City of Kingston is south-east of Melbourne and is approximately 20km from Melbourne's CBD. We employ over 1,600 people in a diverse range of roles including engineering, customer service, administration, finance, family, youth and children's services, sport and recreation, health, parks and gardens, planning, arts and management. Why you’ll love working for us At Kingston Council, We Believe In Fostering An Inclusive Workplace Where Everyone Feels Valued.

We Support Diversity And Encourage Applications

From Persons Of All Backgrounds.

Here Are Some Reasons Why You

Might Love Working With Us Yearly annual leave loading payment of 17.5% of base salary (excludes casual staff, sessional staff and Senior Officers)

Learning and development opportunities through professional development programs

Access to accrued day off every four weeks (Full time employees only)

Salary Packaging

Purchase leave options

Career development opportunities,

Study/development assistance

Discounted gym memberships

16 weeks paid parental leave for both primary and partner carers

Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)

Social club events For further information visit our website Join our team - City of Kingston Kingston City Council is an equal opportunity employer, committed to reconciliation and being a child safe organisation. We are dedicated to attracting, retaining, and developing people of all genders, ethnicities, sexual orientations, abilities, and ages. Applications are encouraged from all sectors of the community, and we strongly encourage applications from the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community.

We support adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process, as well as during employment.

📌 Civil Asset Inspector (Melbourne)
🏢 Kingston City Council
📍 Melbourne