Building Inspector

Glen Eira City Council Careers; City of Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 101,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Flexible work options

Learning and development

Reward programs

Paid leave

Gym membership

Team culture

Job summary

Glen Eira City Council in Melbourne is seeking a Building Inspector to support statutory building safety and compliance across the municipality. You will conduct building inspections, investigate complaints, and assist enforcement to ensure high standards.

The role requires a qualified or soon-to-be registered inspector with knowledge of current Building Regulations and strong stakeholder communication. Hybrid work arrangements and ongoing professional development are offered.

Qualifications

• Qualified or soon-to-be registered Building Inspector with compliance experience.
• Thorough knowledge of current Building Regulations, Acts and Codes.
• Experience in municipal or private building surveying.
• Strong stakeholder communication and collaboration.
• Commitment to continual professional development.

Responsibilities

• Conduct building inspections and investigate complaints and compliance matters.
• Prepare records, reports and statutory documentation for enforcement processes.
• Contribute to emergency responses and service improvement initiatives.

Skills

Building inspections

Regulatory compliance

Stakeholder communication

Team collaboration

Emergency responses

Education

Qualified Building Inspector or working towards registration

Job description

• Use your building inspection experience to support safe, compliant and high-quality building outcomes across Glen Eira
• Full-time | Permanent
• $100,656 - $109,822 per hour (depending on experience) + 12% superannuation

About the team

The Statutory Building Services team plays a critical role in ensuring building safety, compliance and quality outcomes across the Glen Eira municipality. Working within a collaborative and highly professional environment, the team administers and enforces relevant building legislation, responds to community enquiries and complaints, and supports safe development outcomes for residents, businesses and stakeholders.

About the role

Reporting to the Coordinator Statutory Building Services (Municipal Building Surveyor), the Building Inspector plays a key role in delivering Council’s statutory building regulatory functions.

This position is responsible for conducting building inspections, investigating complaints and compliance matters, and supporting enforcement activities to ensure building safety and compliance with relevant legislation.

Other responsibilities include:

• Providing advice to the community and stakeholders on building regulatory matters.
• Preparing records, reports and statutory documentation, and supporting enforcement processes where required.
• Contributing to emergency responses, team collaboration and service improvement initiatives.

About you

You are a qualified or soon-to-be registered Building Inspector with experience in building compliance and a strong understanding of relevant building legislation, regulations and industry practices.

You work collaboratively, communicate effectively with a range of stakeholders, and demonstrate a commitment to organisational values and continuous professional development.

The following is also required:

• Experience as a Building Inspector in a Municipal or Private Building Surveying office.
• Knowledge and experience of the building industry, which must be kept up to date with current techniques, materials, methods and procedures.
• Knowledge of the latest Building Regulations, Acts, Codes, including the notices and orders procedures of these Acts and Regulations.

Not meeting all the requirements for this role? We value diverse experiences for positive community outcomes. If you're excited about the position but don't perfectly align with the criteria, we still encourage you to apply.

Pre-employment checks

Progressed candidates must undergo pre-employment screening as a standard procedure which will include:

• Employee Working with Children Check
• New National Police Record Check
• Pre-employment health declaration
• Evidence of right to work in Australia.

Pre-employment checks are not used by Glen Eira City Council to prevent any applicant from applying for this position. Each application will be considered on its merits.

Position Description

Building Inspector - Position Description.pdf

What's on offer

We have a great culture that is valued by all our staff. Teamwork, collaboration and innovation are a key focus at Glen Eira City Council. We will offer you:

• Hybrid work environment – Average of 3 days in the office (or pro rata)
• Flexible work options
• A supportive and collaborative team environment where your ideas are welcomed
• Access to paid training and participation in Council’s extensive Learning and Development programs
• Reward and recognition programs
• Comprehensive leave entitlements
• Corporate gym memberships at Glen Eira Leisure

Working at Glen Eira City Council

Glen Eira City Council is a collaborative, values-based organisation that strives for innovation. Our employees bring their diverse backgrounds and varied experiences and perspectives to an inclusive and flexible work environment, creating a unique and vibrant culture that is representative of the municipality services.

Recognised as an Employer of Choice, we seek people who share our community focused values and have a desire to create positive local impact.

For further information or a confidential discussion please contact Nicki Babatsikos, Coordinator Statutory Building Services on [phone] or email [e-mail]

Closing date: 11 October at 11.55pm