Hornsby Shire Council

Asset Inspections Officer

This is a crucial role responsible for conducting inspections, determining asset condition ratings, and updating asset data.  The information you collect is critical for the team to plan and prioritise renewal and upgrade projects for our infrastructure.

Position Type  
Permanent full time

Salary 
$88,415 - $99,014 per annum (based on 76 hours per fortnight), plus superannuation, and a 9 day fortnight.  Appointed salary in this range will be based on skills, qualifications and experience. 

About us 
At Hornsby Shire Council, we offer more than just a job. We are a community where everyone plays a vital role in creating a positive culture while delivering meaningful work with a real impact. We are inclusive and flexible and champion your professional growth. Join us in building our Shire for the future and be part of a team that values your individuality and empowers you to contribute to something greater. Check out our employee value proposition and what it is like to work at Hornsby Shire Council.  

About the role 
You will be responsible for:

• Performing regular and reactive inspections of council’s assets, recording condition, defects and hazards, and raising work orders for repairs where required.
• Updating asset condition and defect data in TechOne and other systems
• Responding to customer requests and service complaints
• Undertaking asset handover inspections

Position requirements 
Certificate or tertiary qualification in Civil Construction, or equivalent experience

About you 
You have a can-do attitude and take pride in helping to keep our city assets in good repair.  You enjoy working outdoors and will be able to balance a high volume of routine and reactive inspection requests, while maintaining data accuracy and personal safety.  You will be good at communicating the results of your inspections and will act as an ambassador for council when approached by members of the public.

Benefits of working with us 
We offer more than just a job, we understand the importance of a work-life balance and are proud to offer a range of benefits:

• Flexible working opportunities, such as 9-day fortnight for full time permanent and temporary fixed term employees, hybrid work arrangements, part time and job share work opportunities
• Generous leave provisions, including:
  • Long Service Leave after 5 years (transferable between Councils)
  • Parental Leave - up to 28 weeks council paid parental leave
  • My Leave – 5 days per annum, prorata for part time
• Employee Health and Wellbeing Program, as well as Fitness Passport and annual flu vaccinations
• Employee Assistance Program
• Professional Development Opportunities
• Employee recognition scheme
• Motor vehicle novated leasing and salary sacrifice opportunities
• Social Club
• Long Service Awards

For more information and to apply 
Please visit our website

Applications close 19 November 2026 at 11.30pm