Assistant Building Surveyor

Victorian Municipal Building Surveyors Group (VMBSG); Surf Beach; Hybrid; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work from home

Regular RDO

Employee assistance program

Career development

Council vehicle for field work

Additional annual leave

Free onsite parking

Job summary

Surf Coast Shire Council is seeking an Assistant Building Surveyor to support the Building Services Team in upholding building regulations and safety across the Surf Coast area.

You will work closely with the Municipal Building Surveyor, handling inspections, compliance, and customer requests while contributing to a culture of safety and continuous improvement. Flexible work options and ongoing professional development are available.

Qualifications

• Qualification and experience suitable for registration as Victorian Building Practitioner.
• Minimum 1 year Local Government Building Services experience including Report and Consent, Pool Compliance, Place of Public Entertainment, customer request management, enforcement inspections.
• Experience with regional/rural and coastal property concerns highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Support building compliance and enforcement investigations.
• Support the MBS with delivering Council’s Statutory functions.
• Ensure accurate records and adherence to legislative and code of conduct requirements.
• Navigate a wide range of scenarios from rural builds and coastal developments to major events.
• Contribute to a culture of safety, accountability and continuous improvement.

Skills

Building inspections

Compliance

Enforcement

Stakeholder engagement

Recordkeeping

Communication

Education

Registration as Victorian Building Practitioner

Tools

Salesforce

Greenlight

Job description

Your new career starts here

Step into a vital role as an Assistant Building Surveyor with our progressive and supportive Building Services Team. You’ll be at the forefront of supporting safety and compliance across the Surf Coast Shire, working closely with the Municipal Building Surveyor to uphold building regulations and industry standards.

In This Role, You’ll

• Support building compliance and enforcement investigations.
• As a member of the highly dynamic Building Services team, support the MBS with delivering Council’s Statutory functions,
• Ensure accurate records and adherence to legislative and code of conduct requirements
• Navigate a wide range of scenarios, from rural builds and mixed-use developments to accommodation and major events
• Contribute to a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement

This is your chance to work in a values-driven council with a strong team culture and a deep commitment to public safety and wellbeing.

What You Will Bring To The Role

You’re an experienced and adaptable professional who thrives in a fast-paced, enforcement-focused environment. With a solid background working with Local Government, knowledge of the Victorian regulatory framework, you balance technical know-how with a practical, people-first approach.

Friendly, professional, and committed to community safety, you’re ready to make a real impact, bringing with you:

• Demonstrated experience in building inspections, compliance, and enforcement
• Strong stakeholder engagement, problem-solving, and dispute resolution skill
• Excellent communication, organisation, and recordkeeping abilities
• The ability to manage competing demands while maintaining high standards
• Integrity and a collaborative mindset

What You’ll Love Working With Us

We offer more than a job—we offer the chance to build a meaningful career in a beautiful location, supported by a team that values flexibility, wellbeing, and your professional growth. Enjoy:

• Flexible working arrangements, including the option to work from home and access to flexi time
• Option of a regular RDO as part of a supportive 9-day fortnight structure
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program and an award-winning staff wellbeing initiative
• Ongoing career development and learning opportunities—we’re committed to helping you grow
• Operational use of a Council vehicle to support your work in the field
• The ability to purchase additional annual leave to better balance work and life
• Free onsite parking for added daily convenience

Key Selection Criteria

Mandatory Qualifications, Experience And Requirements

• Qualification and experience suitable for registration as Victorian Building Practitioner.
• Minimum 1 Year Local Government Building Services experience including Report and Consent, Pool Compliance, Place of Public Entertainment, customer request management, enforcement inspections.
• Experience with regional/rural and coastal property concerns highly desirable.
• Experience with Salesforce and Greenlight highly desirable.

Other Relevant Information

For this vacancy, preferred candidates will be required to undertake pre-employment screening, including a Declaration and Consent to a National Police Check (including potential international criminal history check), Qualification Check. Candidates must hold a current and valid Victorian Drivers Licence, a current WWCC and have the Right to Live and Work in Australia. Please refer to the Position Description for further clarification

For more information

You’ll find further details about the role, including accountabilities and key selection criteria, in the Position Description on our website – [Position Description PDF]

Applications close at 11.59pm Sunday, 13 September 2026

Working for council

Council embraces diversity and social inclusion and encourages applications from skilled people from all walks of life.

We recognise that our employees play a vital role in creating an innovative, safe, respectful and supportive workplace, living our values and delivering exceptional services to our thriving community. Our Council is committed to providing a workplace culture of equity, inclusion and diversity that eliminates all forms of discrimination, harassment and bullying.

Surf Coast Shire Council is an equal opportunity and child safe employer.