A3/A4 Building Certifier for Inspections

Haste Recruitment; Sydney; Remote; AUD 85,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

No office attendance required

Inspections close to home

Job summary

Our client provides building certification services across Sydney and is seeking a registered A3/A4 Building Certifier for a residential inspections‑focused role. Their team supports residential and commercial projects from initial approvals through to final sign‑off, with a focus on clear communication, efficient processes and thorough compliance assessments.

The role is field-based with no office attendance required.

Qualifications

• Current A3/A4 certifier registration in NSW.
• Hands-on residential building inspections experience.
• Strong knowledge of NCC and NSW cert requirements.
• Ability to read and interpret building plans.

Responsibilities

• Undertake residential inspections across Sydney metro within the scope of your registration.
• Review approved plans and relevant documentation ahead of inspections
• Assess building work against approved documentation and applicable building requirements
• Identify and document defects, non-compliant work and items requiring further attention
• Prepare clear, accurate inspection reports, including photographic records where appropriate
• Communicate inspection findings and required follow-up with builders, clients and the certification team
• Follow up outstanding inspection items and coordinate re-inspections where required
• Keep inspection records up to date and organise your daily site visits efficiently

Skills

A3/A4 certifier registration

Residential inspections experience

Plan interpretation

NCC knowledge

NSW building certification knowledge

Inspection report writing

Independent field work

Education

A3/A4 Building Certifier Registration

Tools

Inspection reporting software

Job description

THE ROLE

Carry out residential building inspections across Sydney metro without a requirement to attend an office. The company will aim to allocate inspections within 20–30 km of your home, depending on project locations and scheduling.

DUTIES

• Undertake residential building inspections across Sydney metro within the scope of your registration
• Review approved plans and relevant documentation ahead of inspections
• Assess building work against approved documentation and applicable building requirements
• Identify and document defects, non-compliant work and items requiring further attention
• Prepare clear, accurate inspection reports, including photographic records where appropriate
• Communicate inspection findings and required follow-up with builders, clients and the certification team
• Follow up outstanding inspection items and coordinate re-inspections where required
• Keep inspection records up to date and organise your daily site visits efficiently

ABOUT YOU

• Current A3/A4 certifier registration and based in Sydney
• Previous hands‑on residential building inspections experience
• Sound working knowledge of the National Construction Code, relevant Australian Standards and NSW building certification requirements
• Ability to interpret building plans and supporting documentation
• A practical, detail‑focused approach to identifying and documenting compliance issues
• Strong written communication skills and the ability to produce clear, accurate inspection reports
• Confident communicating professionally with builders, clients and other project stakeholders
• Comfortable working independently in the field while staying connected with the wider team
• Good organisation and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple inspections and follow‑up items
• Comfortable using digital tools to record inspection findings and maintain project documentation

WHAT’S ON OFFER

• $85,000–$130,000 plus car and superannuation, depending on experience
• No office attendance required
• Inspections close to home where possible

THE COMPANY

Our client provides building certification services across Sydney and is seeking a registered A3/A4 Building Certifier for a residential inspections‑focused role. Their team supports residential and commercial projects from initial approvals through to final sign‑off, with a focus on clear communication, efficient processes and thorough compliance assessments.