CONTRACTS INSPECTION OFFICER

Personnel Area: Infrastructure Services

Branch: Public Space Operations

Salary Range: (Band 3) AUD $82,008.00 - $87,344.00 plus 14% Superannuation (Remuneration stated is for full time positions)

Work type: Permanent fulltime

Location: Regional Operations Centre, 20 Tradecoast Dr, Eagle Farm QLD 4009

Are you ready to support contract assurance and inspections across Brisbane’s public spaces?

We are looking for a safety focused and detail minded team member who can undertake field-based inspections, capture accurate evidence and support safe, compliant and reliable contract outcomes.

Public Space Operations, through its Contracts Management function, delivers a wide range of contract-based services across the city, supporting clean, safe and well-maintained public spaces.

The Role:

As a Contracts Inspection Officer, you will conduct field-based inspections and audit checks at contractor service sites to confirm compliance with contract requirements, safety expectations and agreed standards.

You will capture accurate, auditable evidence and maintain clear inspection records that support assurance reporting, corrective actions and continuous improvement.

You will communicate professionally with contractors and internal stakeholders to gather factual information, and escalate non-compliance, defects and risks through agreed pathways for action and close out.

In this role, you will:

• Conduct scheduled and reactive inspections and audit checks at contractor service sites to verify delivery against contract requirements and agreed inspection methods.
• Capture accurate inspection records, including measurements, observations, supporting notes and approved evidence, in line with Council record keeping requirements.
• Identify non-compliance, defects, hazards and emerging risks, record findings clearly and escalate issues promptly through agreed pathways.
• Support contractor safety assurance by completing defined safety focused checks during inspections and escalating material safety concerns immediately.
• Maintain an inspection diary and follow assigned inspection schedules, ensuring visits, evidence and reporting are completed within agreed timeframes.
• Liaise professionally with contractors on site to confirm access, clarify scope and gather factual information.
• Provide factual inspection outcomes and evidence to support assurance reporting, rectification follow up and service improvement.
• Use Council equipment, systems and tools responsibly and in line with WHS requirements, Council standards and approved procedures.
• Where relevant to the contract portfolio, verify compliance with specialist service requirements such as chemical application practices, equipment use and safety controls.
• Contribute practical feedback to improve inspection checklists, templates and reporting quality.

To be successful, you will bring:

• Demonstrated ability to work safely and professionally in field environments, follow instructions and procedures, and escalate hazards or concerns promptly.
• Strong organisation and time management skills, including the ability to work autonomously in the field, follow inspection schedules and complete required records within timeframes.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to write clear factual inspection notes, record actions and provide accurate updates.
• Demonstrated attention to detail and ability to capture accurate information for records, including observations, measurements and supporting notes.
• Competent numeracy skills suitable for inspections, including measuring distances, calculating areas and recording results accurately.
• Competence using everyday digital tools to record information, including mobile devices, spreadsheets and document tools, with a focus on data accuracy and completeness.
• Ability to work collaboratively with team members, contractors and internal stakeholders, responding to requests for information in a timely way.

While not mandatory, experience supporting contractor compliance, safety inspections, evidence collation, action tracking, or inspections across services such as cleaning, security, hygiene, landscape, litter or grass cutting will also be highly regarded.

Benefits of working for Council include:  

• flexible working hours, and flexible arrangements  
• free gym and wellness centre  
• award winning superannuation fund  
• generous leave provisions  
• competitive salary.   

Benefits of working for Council: CLICK HERE 

How to apply: Click on the 'I’m interested' button to complete your online application. Please upload your tailored resume and covering letter (of no more than one page) demonstrating your suitability to the position. 

This role may require a Criminal History Check, or you may be required to undertake a pre-employment medical assessment to assess your ability to perform the genuine occupational requirements of the role.

A mandatory requirement is possession of a valid/current C class Drivers Licence.

For more information: Please call Andrew Mead on 07 3178 2794.  

People from diverse backgrounds, including those living with a disability and/or Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, who may have questions about the recruitment process or working at Council, are encouraged to reach out to the contact above, who can connect you with a member of Council’s Diversity and Inclusion team. 

Application Closing Date: Sunday 13 September 2026 at 11:55pm AEST. 

Brisbane City Council is a multi-award winning accessible and inclusive workplace where our people represent the diverse communities we serve, are supported, and can feel safe. Council has been awarded Employer of the Year at the National Disability Awards and has been recognised multiple times with ‘Gold Employer’ status from the Australian Workplace Equality Index for LGBTI inclusion. 

Council and its employees must follow the Public Sector Ethics Act 1994 (Qld) and the Code of Conduct. This means employees are expected to act with honesty, fairness, and always prioritise the public interest over personal or private gain. The Code of Conduct requires employees to openly disclose any other work they do outside of Council — including paid or unpaid employment, operating their own business or volunteering in certain circumstances — and to manage any conflicts of interest or other risks (such as fatigue) in a way that puts the public interest first. Maintaining employment outside Council does not preclude you from being considered for roles within Council.