71452

Closes: 15 July 2026

Classification: Infrastructure Officer 1
Salary: $86,261 - $100,794 plus superannuation
Position No: 71452
Directorate: City and Environment
Advertised (Gazettal date): 01 July 2026
Contact Officer: Krishna Chaulagain on Krishna.Chaulagain@act.gov.au or (02) 6207 5038

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Details: Roads ACT within the City and Environment Directorate (CED) is seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Asset Inspector (INFR1) to support the effective operation of the ACT’s Stormwater Utility within the Stormwater section of the Environment and Utilities team. In this role, you will undertake inspections of stormwater and related infrastructure assets, identify and investigate defects, and recommend appropriate remediation actions. You will contribute to the maintenance and management of a diverse asset portfolio, including stormwater drainage networks, bridges, structures, dams and streetlighting systems.

This position plays a key role in delivering infrastructure maintenance programs, with a primary focus on asset inspection, while ensuring compliance with administrative systems, quality standards, and Work Health and Safety (WHS) and environmental requirements. You will also contribute to achieving productivity, efficiency and effective asset management outcomes across Roads ACT networks.

The successful applicant will demonstrate:

• Experience or knowledge in infrastructure, construction, or asset management
• Ability to assess asset condition and support practical, effective solutions
• Strong attention to detail and a proactive, problem-solving mindset
• Well-developed communication and teamwork skills
• Commitment to safety, quality, and environmental compliance

You will also be:

• Reliable, adaptable, and able to work independently and as part of a team
• Comfortable working in a field-based environment
• Capable of managing changing priorities

Why Join us

Join a team that plays a vital role in delivering and maintaining essential public infrastructure across the ACT. At Roads ACT, you will contribute to projects that directly impact the community helping to ensure safe, reliable, and sustainable transport and stormwater networks.

This role offers the opportunity to:

• Make a meaningful contribution to the ACT’s built environment
• Gain hands-on experience across a diverse range of infrastructure assets
• Work within a supportive and collaborative team environment
• Develop your skills in asset inspection, maintenance, and management
• Be part of an organisation committed to safety, quality, and environmental responsibility.

We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where people with diverse thoughts, lived experience, and perspectives can thrive and contribute their unique talents to the ACTPS and ACT community. We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people with culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, veterans, younger and older workers, and people with diverse genders, sexes and sexualities to apply.

Eligibility/ Other Requirements:

• Visa holders are eligible to apply for both permanent and temporary roles. Those with eligible visas may be considered for permanent employment, while individuals with temporary residency or limited-duration visas may be offered permanent employment for the duration of their visas.
• Hold a relevant professional qualification in Engineering, Architecture or Project Management or accreditation with a professional body recognised within Australia; or hold a relevant building degree; or have significant building or Infrastructure knowledge and/or project management experience.
• Implement traffic control plans (IMP) - essential.
• CPCWHS1001 - Prepare to work safely in the construction industry – essential.
• A11084NAT - Course in Asbestos Awareness - essential.
• RIIWHS202E Enter and Work in Confined Spaces – essential.
• MSMWHS217 Gas Test Atmospheres – essential.
• RIIWHS204E Work Safely at Heights – essential.
• This position requires a pre-employment medical.
• This position does not require a Working with Vulnerable People Check.

Note: A Merit Pool will be established from this selection process and will be used to fill vacancies over the next 12 months. Selection may be based on response to answer to attached application form and referee reports only.

How to Apply: Please submit:

1. A supporting statement of no more than two pages outlining experience and/or ability and clearly addressing each of the requirements listed in Selection Criteria’ section in the attached Position Description.
2. A current curriculum vitae including names of two referees

Applications should be submitted via the Apply Now Button Below.

Applicants should note that a Joint Selection Committee (JSC) established in accordance with the collective/enterprise agreement provisions will assess all applications for this position.

Note: Under the ACTPS employment framework you may be placed in another role where required for the efficient administration of the service.

The ACT public service is committed to closing the gap, underpinned by the belief that when Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people have a genuine say in the design and delivery of policies, programs and services that affect them, better life outcomes are achieved. More information can be found here ACT Closing the Gap Implementation Plan - ACT Government Transparency Portal.

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