Weight of Loads Inspector

Shape your future. Make an impact. Join Moree Plains Shire Council.

Ready for work that matters? At Moree Plains Shire Council, you will do more than fill a role — you will help shape a thriving regional community. Join a forward-thinking Council with big plans for growth, innovation and liveability, and build a career with real purpose and impact.

If you are looking for a flexible regulatory role, meaningful work and a tree-change lifestyle with genuine opportunity, this is where it starts...

Casual Career Opportunity
Attractive hourly rate ranging from $40.83 to $46.96 per hour.
12% Superannuation Contribution
Location - Max Centre, Moree

WHY CHOOSE COUNCIL?

• Competitive pay and benefits under the NSW Local Government (State) Award.

• Flexible casual hours to accommodate your lifestyle while meeting operational needs.

• Work that matters — directly protect infrastructure and improve safety across the Moree Plains region.

• A supportive, inclusive team culture that values diversity, equity and wellbeing.

• A regional lifestyle with affordability, community connection and room to breathe.

• Discounted gym memberships and special rates across a wide network of fitness facilities for staff and families.

The Welcome Experience
The Welcome Experience in Moree Plains Shire Council connects you and your family with local people and local resources to help you settle in and feel at home in your new community faster.

Learn more at The Welcome Experience | NSW Government

The Opportunity
Step into a vital regulatory role protecting our road network. As a Casual Weight of Loads Inspector, you will ensure heavy vehicles operate within prescribed limits across participating member Councils in the North-West region. This position supports heavy vehicle compliance through random and targeted mass inspections on public roads.

You will intercept vehicles, prepare high-quality evidence and breach documentation, and monitor mass limits to prevent accelerated wear on road and bridge assets. Acting as a key interface between the transport industry and Council, you will blend enforcement with community education to ensure safe and sustainable road use.

Please note this is a casual position offering hours based on operational requirements, leave coverage, and rostered relief needs, with no guarantee of regular or ongoing hours.

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About You
You are an analytical, ethical and confident communicator who can easily adapt your communication style for a diverse range of stakeholders. You are comfortable working effectively in a collaborative team environment with minimal supervision and possess strong competency in record-keeping and statistical analysis.

To succeed in this role, you will bring

• A Higher School Certificate or equivalent, and/or previous experience in compliance, law enforcement, or local government.

• Availability to work variable casual hours, including rostered relief periods, early starts, extended shifts of up to 10 hours, and occasional overnight stays away from home.

• A current Class C Drivers Licence and a successful National Criminal History Check.

• A General Construction Induction White Card.

• A willingness to complete the Weight of Loads induction program and the Traffic Controller Certificate.

Apply now and help build a positive, high-performing workplace for our people and our community.

Moree Plains Shire Council is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.
We believe diversity strengthens our organisation and the communities we serve. We welcome you to bring your experience, culture, perspectives and ideas, because our best work happens when everyone feels respected, valued and that they belong.

We actively encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, LGBTQIA+ people, and people of all ages.