Building & Environmental Health Surveyor - Full Time

Jobs in Council; West Wyalong; On-site; AUD 83,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Family culture

Salary progression

5 weeks annual leave

Long service leave

Flexible work

9 day fortnight

Learning & development

Uniforms subsidised

Allowances & penalties

Superannuation 12%

Job summary

Jobs in Council seeks a Building & Environmental Health Surveyor to assess applications, certify and inspect, and investigate compliance matters. You will provide professional advice to Council, industry and the community, across residential, commercial and industrial development.

The role offers broad exposure, applying technical expertise to deliver safe and well-planned development within the shire while upholding regulatory standards and accreditation requirements.

Qualifications

• Qualified in building surveying, certification, environmental health or related discipline.
• Ability to maintain accreditation and interpret the Building Code of Australia.
• Experience across development assessment, building certification and inspections.
• Strong regulatory mindset with experience investigating complaints.
• Excellent communication and report writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Assess applications, undertake certification and inspections.
• Investigate compliance matters and provide professional advice.
• Work across residential, commercial and industrial development.
• Contribute to safe, compliant and well-planned development across the shire.

Skills

Building surveying

Certification

Environmental health

Accreditation maintenance

Legislation interpretation

Report writing

Communication

Development assessment

Inspections

Education

Related discipline degree

Job description

As the Building & Environmental Health Surveyor you will be responsible for assessing applications, undertaking certification and inspections, investigating compliance matters and providing professional advice to Council, industry and the community.

The role offers a broad scope of work across residential, commercial and industrial development. Providing the opportunity to apply your technical expertise while contributing to safe, compliant and well-planned development across the shire.

What We Are Looking For In You

• A technically capable and solution focused professional with relevant qualifications in building surveying, certification, environmental health or a related discipline and the ability to maintain the accreditation.
• Demonstrated sound knowledge of Building Code of Australia, planning, public health and environmental legislation. Together with the ability to confidently interpret and apply legislation and technical requirements.
• Proven experience across development assessment, building certification and inspections with the ability to work across residential, commercial and industrial development.
• A strong regulatory and problem-solving mindset with experience investigating complaints, resolving compliance matters and achieving fair and practical outcomes.
• Sound professional judgement, communication and report writing skills are essential, along with the ability to manage competing priorities, navigate complex matters and deliver practical outcomes.

What We Have To Offer

• A family-based culture with genuine and friendly people to work with
• Competitive salary and opportunity for salary progression
• 5 weeks annual leave
• Access to 6.5 weeks long service leave after 5 years of service
• Flexible work arrangements
• 9 day fortnight roster
• Learning and career development opportunities
• Subsidised Corporate Uniforms
• Allowance, overtime and call out penalties when required
• Hourly rate from $60.09
• Plus, a 12% Council Superannuation contribution.

For more information regarding the Building and Environmental Health Surveyor position, please contact Erin Green on [phone].

CLOSING DATE: 30 SEPTEMBER 2026