Assistant Building Surveyor

City of Port Phillip; Saint Kilda Junction; On-site; AUD 103,000 - 112,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Port Phillip in Melbourne's inner city is seeking an Assistant Building Surveyor to join the Building team. The role focuses on assessment and administration of building applications and permits, inspections and statutory building control functions.

Located at St Kilda Town Hall, the role offers flexible working arrangements and a supportive environment with an emphasis on customer service and compliance under the Building Act 1993.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in Building Surveying.
• Experience as an Assistant Building Surveyor in Local Government or private sector.
• Strong research, analytical, oral and written communication skills.
• Commitment to high levels of customer service.
• Understanding of risk management principles.

Responsibilities

• Assessment and processing of building applications, report & consents and POPE approvals for approval in accordance with the Building Act, Regulations, BCA, Australian Standards and other relevant legislation.
• Attend to counter and telephone general enquiries by the public, ratepayers and professionals alike.
• Prepare Direction to Fix, Building Notices and Orders in accordance with the Building Act.
• Provide professional advice to applicants, professionals, ratepayers and the general public.

Skills

Building surveying

Customer service

Communication

Education

Tertiary qualifications in Building Surveying

Job description

Salary Range Band 6 $102,620 - $111,855 plus 12% Super

Permanent Full time role

Located at St Kilda Town Hall with flexible working arrangements possible.

About the Organisation

The City of Port Phillip is an inner-city council with around 1000 employees who deliver more than 100 programs and services to our residents, businesses and visitors. These range from childcare and immunisations, to libraries, management of parks and open space, rubbish collection, road maintenance and more. City of Port Phillip has zero tolerance for child abuse and is a committed Child Safe organisation.

About the Role

An exciting opportunity exists to join the Building team. We are looking for an enthusiastic and team focused Assistant Building Surveyor to carry out duties and activities associated with the assessment and administration of building applications and permits, inspections and statutory building control functions.

The role will also assist with the assessment and processing of dispensations, building inspections and investigation and enforcement of Council's responsibilities under the Building Act 1993.

Duties

• Assessment and processing of building applications, report & consents and POPE approvals for approval in accordance with the Building Act, Regulations, BCA, Australian Standards and other relevant legislation.
• Attend to counter and telephone general enquiries by the public, ratepayers and professionals alike.
• Prepare Direction to Fix, Building Notices and Orders in accordance with the Building Act.
• Provide professional advice to applicants, professionals, ratepayers and the general public.

Skills and Experience

• Tertiary qualifications as a Building Surveying.
• Prior experience as an Assistant Building Surveyor in Local Government or private surveyor
• Highly developed research, analytical, oral and written communication skills
• Demonstrated commitment to providing a high level of customer service
• An understanding of risk management principles and ability to implement these principles

Culture

People enjoy working at the City of Port Phillip because we are a welcoming, healthy and inclusive workplace. We offer a vibrant and diverse work environment where our employees can develop both professionally and personally whilst planning and delivering a range of important services and programs to the community.

We offer a workplace which accommodates your working style and needs.

Be supported and empowered by a leadership team that is community focused, with a strong desire for change and a culture that encourages teamwork and innovation.

Training and development opportunities, study assistance, flexible working conditions, paid parental leave, an active social club, a health and wellbeing program, and a well- regarded Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

Security Requirements and Professional Obligations

Pre-employment screening will apply to all appointments.

Prior to a formal letter of offer, preferred applicants will be asked to provide:

• Evidence of mandatory qualifications/registrations/licences,
• Sufficient proof of their right to work in Australia, and
• Sufficient proof of their identity.
• Complete a National Police Check completed via City of Port Phillip's Provider.
• Evidence of a Working with Children Check (employee type with City of Port Phillip registered as the organisation).

The City of Port Phillip is an equal opportunity employer, committed to an inclusive and accessible environment where diversity is valued. We actively welcome and encourage candidates from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, First Nation and Torres Strait Islander candidates, members of the LGBTQIA+ community and candidates with a disability

If you have accessibility requirements or require an adjustment to participate in our recruitment and selection process, please contact Yass Mustafa (Recruitment and Employee Experience Advisor) on phone [phone] *** or email: ***********@portphillip.vic.gov.au