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 working arrangements

Work from home option

Employee wellbeing program

Job summary

Surf Coast Shire Council invites an Assistant Building Surveyor to support compliance, enforcement and statutory functions within the Building Services Team. You will work with the Municipal Building Surveyor to uphold building regulations across rural, coastal and mixed-use developments.

You bring registration as a Victorian Building Practitioner and Local Government Building Services experience, with a practical, people‑centred approach and strong recordkeeping. Flexible work options apply.

Qualifications

• Registration suitable for Victorian Building Practitioner.
• Minimum 1 year Local Government Building Services experience including report and consent, pool compliance, place of public entertainment, customer request management and enforcement inspections.
• Experience with regional/rural and coastal property concerns desirable.
• Experience with Salesforce and Greenlight desirable.

Responsibilities

• Support building compliance and enforcement investigations.
• Assist with delivering Council’s statutory functions in Building Services.
• Ensure accurate records and adherence to legislative requirements.
• Navigate diverse scenarios across rural, coastal and mixed-use developments.
• Contribute to safety, accountability and continuous improvement.

Skills

Building inspections

Enforcement inspections

Stakeholder engagement

Problem solving

Dispute resolution

Communication

Organisation

Recordkeeping

Integrity

Team collaboration

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]

Please note that only applications with a statement addressing the selection criteria will be considered for this position.

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.