Dated: 27 October 2026

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Position Vacant

Road Inspector

At the Paroo Shire Council, we believe that our success starts with our people.

We are committed to creating a positive, inclusive, and rewarding work workplace where team members feel supported and valued.

As the Road Inspector, you will undertake field inspections and condition assessments of Council’s road and drainage networks, helping ensure safe, timely and accountable delivery of road maintenance and construction activities.

The Road Inspector supports the delivery of Council’s road programs by identifying and recording defects, inspecting works and verifying quality and quantities, collecting reliable asset and site data, and maintaining accurate records. The position works closely with the Senior Technical Officer, Works Coordinator, supervisors and contractors on Council roads, Transport and Main Roads (TMR) maintenance works and disaster recovery programs, including DRFA/REPA. The role also assists with gravel source inspections, materials tracking, progress reporting and resolution of road-related customer requests.

An immediate start is on offer.

Dated: 27 October 2026

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POSITION DESCRIPTION

ROAD INSPECTOR

Award: Queensland Local Government Industry Award (Stream A) – State 2017

Certified Agreement: Paroo Shire Council – Non-Operational Staff Certified Agreement 2025-2028

Classification Level: Level 2 or 3 Employment Type: Permanent Full Time

Department / Team: Infrastructure Services

Reports to: Senior Technical Officer Supervises: Nil

Our Values

In making and implementing our decisions, we will be guided by the principles of integrity, efficiency and continuous improvement and exhibit the following core values:

- Pride




- Accountability
- Respect
- Open & Transparent
- Opportunities for Employment
- Safety
- Commitment

Position Objectives

As the Road Inspector, you will undertake timely, accurate inspections and condition assessments of Council’s road and associated civil infrastructure networks, ensuring defects, safety concerns and maintenance requirements are identified, documented and referred for appropriate action. Working collaboratively with the Senior Technical Officer, Works Coordinator, supervisors and delivery teams, the position inspects road maintenance, construction and disaster recovery works; verifies quantities and work quality; and collects reliable information to support programming, contract administration, progress claims, funding records and asset management. The role is predominantly field-based, with associated office-based recording, reporting and coordination duties. The position exercises judgement within its competency and delegated authority, and promptly escalates safety issues, non-conforming work and matters requiring technical or managerial decisions.

Key Responsibilities

- Inspect Council’s sealed and unsealed roads, airstrips, drainage structures, culverts, grids, floodways, shoulders, signage and associated road assets, and record defects, condition, risks and recommended actions.




- Undertake scheduled, routine, targeted and post-event road network inspections, including inspections arising from customer requests, flooding, adverse weather and other road safety concerns.
- Maintain accurate, current and traceable road condition, defect and inspection records, including locations, chainages, photographs, measurements, prioritisation information and follow-up actions in Council systems.
- Identify immediate public safety risks, promptly notify the responsible supervisor or manager, and recommend or initiate appropriate interim controls within delegated authority.
- Inspect and verify the quality, progress, quantities and completion of road construction, grading, resheeting, gravel carting, drainage and maintenance activities against approved scopes, specifications, standards and work instructions.
- Monitor contractor and Council-delivered works, document non-conformances and corrective actions, and elevate workmanship, program, safety or contract performance concerns promptly.
- Carry out field inspections and maintain supporting records for TMR Road Maintenance Performance Contract (RMPC), supplementary maintenance and other TMR-funded works in accordance with relevant requirements.
- Undertake damage assessments, site inspections and evidence collection for Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements (DRFA) / Reconstruction of Essential Public Assets (REPA) works, including before, during and after works as required.
- Collect and check site measurements, quantities, photographs, GPS/GIS location data, material records and inspection information to support project estimates, claims, acquittals, audit

📌 Road Inspector (Queensland)
🏢 Paroo
📍 Queensland