Assistant Building Certifier

Catholic Education Diocese of Rockhampton; Narrabri Shire Council; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Narrabri Shire Council is seeking an Assistant Building Certifier to work closely with the Senior Building Certifier across certification, inspection and compliance tasks. This role offers exposure to a diverse range of regulatory work, with focus on safety, quality and customer service.

You'll assess applications, undertake inspections, issue certificates and advise applicants, builders and the community. Strong attention to detail and NSW legislation knowledge are essential.

Qualifications

• Qualifications in Building Certification or related discipline.
• Knowledge of NSW building and planning legislation, the NCC and Australian Standards.
• Strong communication, organisational and time-management skills.
• Current NSW Class C Driver Licence and White Card.

Responsibilities

• Assess building applications and supporting documentation.
• Undertake building inspections and assist with compliance matters.
• Issue certificates and approvals in accordance with relevant legislation.
• Provide advice and support to applicants, builders, developers and the community.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Time management

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Building Certification qualification

Job description

• Join a collaborative team and contribute to the sustainable growth of Narrabri Shire.


• Develop your career in building certification within a supportive local government environment.


• Ongoing professional development and learning opportunities.

About Us

Narrabri Shire Council serves a diverse, growing region in Northwest New South Wales — a place known for its strong agricultural foundations, emerging industries, and rich natural landscapes. With wide open spaces, a supportive community, and easy access to the Nandewar Ranges and Mount Kaputar National Park, the Narrabri region offers an appealing lifestyle alongside genuine career progression.

At Narrabri Shire Council, we take pride in being a forward-thinking, community-focused organisation. We value innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement, and we strive to deliver high-quality outcomes for the community we serve.

About the Role

At Narrabri Shire Council, we're committed to facilitating quality development while maintaining high standards of safety, compliance and customer service.

We're seeking an Assistant Building Certifier to work closely with Council's Senior Building Certifier across a range of certification, inspection and compliance activities. This is an excellent opportunity to build your career while gaining exposure to a diverse mix of technical, regulatory and customer-focused work.

In this role, you'll:

• Assess building applications and supporting documentation.


• Undertake building inspections and assist with compliance matters.


• Issue certificates and approvals in accordance with relevant legislation.


• Provide advice and support to applicants, builders, developers and the community.

You're a motivated and customer-focused professional who enjoys working in a regulatory environment and delivering practical outcomes for the community. You have strong attention to detail, sound technical knowledge and the ability to communicate effectively with a range of stakeholders.

To succeed in this role, you'll have:

• Qualifications in Building Certification or a related discipline.


• Knowledge of relevant NSW building and planning legislation, the NCC and Australian Standards.


• Strong communication, organisational and time-management skills.


• A current NSW Class C Driver Licence and White Card.

Previous experience in NSW local government building certification will be highly regarded.

Why Work for Narrabri Shire Council?

At Narrabri Shire Council, you'll have the opportunity to contribute to the safe and sustainable development of one of regional NSW's most vibrant communities while continuing to grow your professional career.

We offer:

• Flexible working arrangements and salary packaging opportunities.


• Ongoing professional development and learning opportunities.


• A supportive and collaborative team environment.


• Exposure to a diverse range of development projects.

For further information, please contact Michelle Castles on [phone].

Closing date for applications is at 5:00pm on Thursday, 17 September 2026.

Narrabri Shire Council is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We support difference and thrive on it for the benefit of our employees and community and are committed to celebrating diversity and creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Why Work for Council?

Narrabri Shire Council is one of the largest employers in Narrabri Shire, offering an extensive array of employment opportunitiesin interesting positions. We employ over 200 staff and value their contribution to the shire. To retain our staff, we have somecompetitive working conditions, which include Financial Benefits, Work / Life Balance, Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO),Training and Career Development, Employee Assistance Program, Workplace Health and Safety Initiatives and more.

Narrabri Shire is an exciting area of regional NSW with plenty to offer anyone wishing to pursue a vibrant and busy country lifestyle.The expansive blue sky, stunning mountain ranges, scenic waterways, and fresh air will encourage you to explore and share yourexperiences from this diverse area.