Dungog Shire Council

Asset Inspection Officer

About us

Dungog Shire Council supports a growing rural community of almost 10,000 residents in the vibrant and picturesque Hunter region of NSW. We are committed to ensuring the ongoing and consistent delivery of local services that are valued by our community and will be for generations to come.

It is anticipated that our population will grow by 1.9% per annum over the next 20 years as per the Hunter Regional Plan, higher than the state growth average. With an additional 2,400 dwellings to be provided over the term of the Hunter Regional Plan, Dungog will be the second fastest growing LGA in the Hunter Region.

Dungog is ideally located just over an hour north of Newcastle and within close proximity to a range of other regional hubs in the Hunter Valley, such as Maitland and Raymond Terrace. We have an enviable lifestyle with easy access to World Heritage listed sites, such as Barrington Tops National Park.

Your next opportunity

Following a comprehensive service review, Council is
implementing Phase 2 of the Infrastructure & Assets transformation,
focused on strengthening middle management, clarifying accountabilities,
improving coordination and ensuring our services are sustainable, well-governed
and future-ready.

As part of this transformation, we are seeking a technically skilled and experienced Asset Inspection Officer
to undertake programmed and reactive inspections of Council’s infrastructure
assets, including roads, transport, drainage, open space and buildings.

Reporting to the Coordinator Assets and forming part of the overall
Infrastructure & Assets Directorate, this role is responsible for conducting
a wide range of inspections, accurately recording asset information and working
with the team to ensure integration of field data into Council’s GIS systems.

This position plays a key role in supporting Council’s
future capital and maintenance works programs and strategies.

You will liaise with internal departments, management and
contractors and ensure asset inspection activities are compliant and aligned
with Council’s long-term Asset Management objectives.

If you are an experienced asset management professional with
strong analytical capability and a commitment to governance
and sustainability, we encourage you to apply.

Essential selection criteria include (full criteria in the Position Description below):

• Qualifications in civil construction, asset management, engineering or a related field.
• Experience in inspecting or maintaining civil, drainage, open spaces or building assets.
• Knowledge of assets inspection and condition assessment methodologies.
• Ability to use GPS/GIS-enabled inspection tools and integrate field data with corporate systems.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills including demonstrated report writing experience.
• Good organisational skills and ability to work independently across inspection schedules.
• Strong awareness and commitment to WHS standards in field environments.
• Commitment to data accuracy and continuous improvement.

Be rewarded

This position is placed at Grade 7 of Council’s salary system and is a full-time, permanent position. The salary offered is in the range of $74,781 to $84,118 per annum plus 12% Superannuation.

This role works a 19-day month with 1 rostered day off (RDO) every 4 weeks.

Other Council benefits:

• Extra leave between the Christmas and New Year period (additional to your annual leave)
• Flexible work arrangements
• Outstanding team environment
• Ongoing opportunities for professional development: We have annual assessments for all Council employees to put plans in place for training and career progression so that you can broaden your horizons during your time with us
• Access to Long Service Leave after 5 years rather than 10

How to apply

Thank you for your interest in working with Dungog Shire Council.

You can apply now using our simple online application form. You are able to start an application and complete it at a time that suits you by selecting the Save For Later button.

To submit your application, please follow the below steps:

1. Fill out the required personal details and online questions below
2. Attach the requested documents (e.g. resume, cover letter, qualifications, licences)
3. Review your application and select Confirm

What happens next?

You will receive an automated acknowledgement email once you have submitted your application. We will be in touch once we have reviewed your application. Please note that Council reserves the right to review applications before the close date, so we recommend you apply as soon as possible if you are interested in this position.

Please be aware that Council is required to complete pre-employment checks on recommended candidates prior to an offer of employment. These may include reference checks, a pre-employment medical assessment, a criminal history check and/or a psychometric assessment.

For further information, please contact: Craig Garbutt, Manager Assets and Engineering on 4995 7777

Applications close: Sunday 31 May 2026 AEST 11:59 PM