Development Inspector

Blacktown, NSW
Permanent
Full-time

9 days ago

Blacktown City is a growing and thriving city, located halfway between Sydney City and the Blue Mountains. With 450,000 residents, we are the largest and most diverse city in NSW, spread across 54 suburbs. Blacktown City is vibrant, dynamic and multicultural, home to a large First Nations community and people from more than 180 different birthplaces and languages.With $24.8 billion regional economy, Blacktown City is also home to 35,000 businesses. Working at Blacktown City Council provides widespread, exciting professional opportunities. Our Council is leading the transformation of Blacktown City and Western Sydney. We are implementing a vision for a modern city, full of opportunity for our residents and businesses.Our Council is led by highly skilled and experienced professionals, working with talented and passionate teams across a diverse range of business units. We are delivering high quality, customer-focused services, experiences, and facilities, and leading a program of strategic planning, activity and investment.Blacktown City Council strives to be an inclusive workplace for all people. We welcome applications from all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, the LGBTIQ+ community, veterans and people with disabilities.About the opportunityWe are looking for a motivated and customer-driven Development Inspector to join our Building and Engineering Assessment section on a permanent, full-time basis.This role involves inspecting subdivision civil works being carried out by developers, ensuring the quality and longevity of assets, with a focus on road and drainage systems. You will liaise closely with our Development Engineers to ensure the constructed assets comply with approvals and meet relevant standards.Qualifications and experienceEssential:

Trade qualifications or Certificate IV in related field
Solid experience in the application of skills in all aspects of the job
Solid knowledge of application of skills in complex areas of the job
Demonstrated communication skills when responding to internal and external customers
Current class C driver's licence.

Remuneration and benefitsThe salary and conditions of employment are in accordance with Blacktown City Council’s Enterprise Agreement.

Entry level for this position starts at $1,790.59 per week
38-hour working week
Leaseback vehicle
Rostered Day Off (RDO) every fortnight
Employee benefits such as leave entitlements (where applicable), 12% employer contribution payable to your nominated superannuation fund, Fitness Passport, gym membership discounts, and social clubs.

Our commitment to safetyBlacktown City Council is committed to safety. We have introduced alcohol and other drug testing at the pre-employment phase, and via a series of random and cause testing.We are a child safe organisation that supports and promotes the safety, wellbeing and empowerment of children.Position descriptionClick to view or download the position description.Apply now using our fast and easy-to-use online application process: * Have your resume and any other relevant documentation ready to attach.

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Best of luck.Closing date: Friday 12 September 2025, 11.59 pmContact officer: David Yee 9839 6263Internal ref: BCC541

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