Description
Permanent / Full Time. Salary: $91,148 - $104,698 gross p.a. plus 12% Super.
35 hours per week (Monday to Friday) with flexitime. Located at Nowra Administration Building, Bridge Road, Nowra.
About The Role
Shoalhaven City Council is seeking an experienced Senior Surveillance Officer to lead and manage site surveillance functions within the Project Delivery team. In this role, the officer will provide council representation across civil infrastructure, building and open space projects, ensuring construction works are delivered in accordance with approved scopes, specifications, contracts and legislative requirements.
Key Responsibilities
* Provide effective site representation as Council Officer across a range of projects.
* Follow processes and protocols in compliance with all relevant legislation, council policies, and ensure risks are managed.
* Assist new, upgrade or renewal works in accordance with delivery programs, from inception to completion and handover.
* Assist with associated planning, investigation, consultation, design, procurement, scheduling, cost, and budget requirements.
* Ensure council contracts comply with legislation, WHS, and environment and quality standards.
* Surveillance of works and take appropriate action to ensure contractor conformance with contract specifications.
* Assist Project Engineer and Manager in day‐to‐day project work, including maintaining cost variation register, assessing payment claim quantities, drafting correspondence, procurement, risk identification and review of contractor's management systems.
* Provide professional/specialist advice to Project Delivery Manager to ensure delivery of quality, accurate, and timely responses to community and council.
* Ensure correct implementation of AUSSPEC and environmental, traffic and safety controls.
* Liaise with council staff within the department and other departments to communicate information relevant to contract works.
About You
* Diploma in Building, Construction, Landscaping, Engineering (or equivalent qualification and/or experience).
* Demonstrated experience in construction delivery functions: procurement, time, cost, quality and contract surveillance.
* Current NSW General Construction Induction card (white card) or acceptable interstate alternative.
* Minimum NSW Class C driver's licence.
* Proof of right to work in Australia.
Benefits
* Generous leave entitlements.
* Long Service Leave after 5 years.
* Option of flexitime for indoor staff.
* 9‐day fortnight for outdoor staff.
* Flexible and remote working arrangements.
* Novated lease arrangements available.
* Opportunities for professional development and training.
* Corporate wellbeing programmes, including fitness passport and employee assistance programme, discounted health insurance.
* Conditions apply as per the Local Government State award and council policies.
Equality and Diversity
Shoalhaven City Council is committed to creating a workplace that reflects our diverse community. We welcome applicants of all ages, abilities and backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, veterans, people with a disability, culturally diverse individuals and LGBTQIA+ community members. We ensure equitable recruitment practices, and applicants with disability can request reasonable adjustments. As a Child Safe Organisation, we uphold the rights and safety of all children and young people.
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