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Agency Department of Infrastructure, Planning and Work unit Vehicle Compliance Unit

Logistics

Job title Transport Inspector Designation Technical 4

Job type Full time Duration Ongoing commencing 16/12/2024

Salary $89,637 - $98,223 Location Alice Springs

Position numbers 11701 RTF 307053 Closing 30/10/2024

Contact officer Shane Kenyon, Senior Transport Inspector on 08 8973 8790 or shane.kenyon@nt.gov.au

About the agency https://dipl.nt.gov.au/

Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/Job Details?rtf Id=307053

APPLICATIONS MUST INCLUDE A ONE-PAGE SUMMARY ABOUT YOU, A DETAILED RESUME AND COPIES OF YOUR TERTIARY

QUALIFICATIONS.

Information for applicants – Inclusion and diversity and Special measures

The NTPS values diversity and aims for a workforce that represents the community. The NTPS encourages people from all diversity

groups to apply for vacancies and accommodates people with disability by making reasonable workplace adjustments. If you require an

adjustment for the recruitment process or job, please discuss this with the contact officer. For more information about applying for this

position and the merit process, go to the OCPE website.

Aboriginal applicants will be granted priority consideration for this vacancy. For more information on Special Measures plans, go to the

OCPE website.

Primary Objective

Transport Inspectors are responsible for ensuring that vehicles using the Northern Territory Road network are operating in a safe,

roadworthy condition, within mass limits and are complying with relevant legislation.

Context statement

The Vehicle Compliance unit is responsible for vehicle inspection, enforcement, audit, and compliance activities consistent with NT

legislation relating to mass, dimension, and load restraint as well as vehicle safety. The Unit is also responsible for providing advice and

education related to these functions to the road freight and passenger transport industry, the motor trades industry, the community, and

other government agencies including Police and interstate agencies.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

1. Maintain and deliver high levels of customer service to the public, competent authorities and agencies and the road transport industry

whilst adhering to technical and administrative standards.

2. Conduct inspections at Vehicle Inspection Facilities and in the field on all vehicle types to ensure they are in a safe roadworthy

condition and complying with legislative requirement.

3. Participate in compliance and enforcement activities both on road and at weighbridges to ensure safe vehicle operations and asset

protection.

4. Assess oversize/over mass permit applications for compliance with technical standards and guidelines, and issue permits of exemption

with appropriate conditions of operation, consistent with the legislative framework.

5. Prepare documentation and reports consistent with tasks performed and give evidence in court if required.

6. Consider and act in a manner that maintains compliance with Work Health and Safety legislation.

Selection Criteria

Essential

1. A relevant mechanical trade or tertiary qualification awarded by an Australian institution, or equivalent; or relevant experience in a

field of technical work closely related to the duties of the vacancy.

2. Demonstrated ability to remain calm in high-pressure environments, deal with difficult people, manage complaints and disputes in

various settings and contexts and act constructively and work through challenges in an enforcement environment.

3. Demonstrated administrative experience, with the ability to process data and information in various computer applications, undertake

research and compile concise reports and interpret legislation as required.

4. Ability to work proactively as part of a team whilst managing own workload, display problem solving skills and make timely decisions

to achieve appropriate work outcomes.

5. Demonstrated recent broad experience in mechanical and technical fields of motor vehicle standards and safety.

6. Physically fit with the ability to perform all inspection and enforcement duties associated with the Vehicle Inspection Facilities and

mobile teams requiring indoor and outdoor activities.

7. Able to work on a rotational basis where there is a requirement to work outside of normal hours. Both shift and overtime will be

required, as will travel to remote locations with overnight stays.

8. A current NT Driver’s licence or the ability to obtain.

Desirable

1. Knowledge and broad understanding of relevant Northern Territory Road transport legislation and knowledge of the heavy haulage

industry.

Further information

A Police Criminal History Check prior to appointment is required. The position operates in a physical work environment requiring indoor

and outdoor activities including travel to remote locations with overnight stays.