
Heavy Vehicle Inspector (SEWOL)
Queanbeyan-Palerang Regional Council
Posted 13 days ago
The Package: $81,268.20 - $89,799.32 gross per annum + 12% super. (Evaluated as Grade 11 of the QPRC Salary System 2025).
Full time – 38 hours per week. 9-day fortnight RDO conditions may apply.
Ready to hit the road with purpose? QPRC is on the lookout for a proactive and experienced individual to help operate the South-East Weight of Loads (SEWOL) service across the region. This is a unique opportunity to play a key role in protecting vital infrastructure by ensuring heavy vehicles comply with statutory loading requirements.
In this role you will:
Monitor and inspect heavy vehicles on council and state roads to ensure compliance with load limits.
Identify overloaded vehicles on public roads and weight-limited bridges across Queanbeyan-Palerang and surrounding Council areas.
Implement procedures within the heavy vehicle industry to support compliance and reduce road wear.
Travel regularly in blocks of 2 nights/3 days per week (travel allowances provided).
We are looking for someone who:
Brings strong time management, accurate record keeping, and confident communication skills, especially in compliance and conflict de-escalation.
Has experience in the transport industry, particularly with truck configurations and NSW weight limits, including B Double and Road Train Route restrictions.
Is a reliable team player, willing to undertake NHVR training provided by Council.
Working with us: At QPRC, we offer a supportive and inclusive workplace culture, flexible working arrangements, and a wide range of professional development opportunities. You’ll be contributing directly to the community, while enjoying access to health and wellbeing programs designed to support you both on and off the job.
If you have any questions relating to the role, please contact:
Darren Crammond
Team Leader - SEWOL
(02) 6285 6058
Closing date: 9:00am Monday 22 September 2025
About Queanbeyan-Palerang Regional Council
Queanbeyan-Palerang Regional Council is the largest employer in our local government area with more than 520 staff employed across Queanbeyan, Bungendore, Braidwood and Captains Flat.
Queanbeyan-Palerang is one of the fastest growing inland regional centres in NSW and we are always updating our processes, plans and programs to support our community’s needs.
We are a diverse organisation with roles on our roads, in parks, at the pool or in an office and we run 39 key services which are broken up into 117 programs. These services meet the varied needs of our community from water and sewer connections and waste collections through to community events and libraries.
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