Building Inspector

Playford; City of Playford; Hybrid; AUD 105,000 - 109,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Playford in South Australia is seeking an experienced building professional to undertake inspections and provide expert technical advice to residents, builders, developers and internal stakeholders.

You will review plans, investigations, and contribute to safe, high-quality development outcomes with accreditation at Building Professional Level 3 or 4 (or a pathway to Level 4) and strong knowledge of relevant standards.

Qualifications

• Accreditation as Building Professional Level 3 or 4 (or ability to obtain Level 4) through supervisory experience.
• Experience undertaking residential building inspections.
• Strong understanding of building legislation, Planning, Development and Infrastructure Act, NCC and Australian Standards.

Responsibilities

• Undergo building inspections to ensure compliance with Building Rules.
• Provide expert technical advice to residents, builders, developers and internal stakeholders.
• Investigate building compliance matters and support enforcement activities.
• Review plans, specifications and technical documentation.
• Contribute to a safe, high-quality and sustainable built environment across the city.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and a high performing team.

Skills

Building regs

Technical advisory

Stakeholder comms

Independent worker

Job description

Full Time / Ongoing

Salary starting from $104,509 - $108,780 + Superannuation (Negotiable)

Ready to use your building expertise to help shape one of South Australia's fastest-growing cities? Whether you are an accredited Building Inspector or a Building Supervisor looking to step into a rewarding regulatory role, this is your chance to influence quality development outcomes and make a lasting impact on the community.

At the City of Playford, you will work across a diverse range of developments, from residential projects to complex building matters, helping to ensure safe and compliant building work while playing a key role in the future growth of one of South Australia's fastest growing regions

Why you will love this role

No two days are the same. From residential developments and complex building projects to compliance investigations and technical advice, you will enjoy a varied and rewarding role where your expertise makes a genuine impact.

You will be empowered to use your professional judgement, work autonomously and collaborate with a supportive team that values innovation, continuous improvement and community outcomes.

With significant growth occurring across our city, this is an exciting opportunity to expand your experience, develop your career and contribute to creating a safe and high-quality built environment for our community.

Why Playford

At the City of Playford, we understand that people perform at their best when they enjoy where they work, which is why we have focused on building a team culture that is supportive, approachable, and genuinely enjoyable to be part of.

Our people are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work, contribute ideas and make decisions that positively impact our community. We foster a collaborative culture where people feel connected to each other, the organisation and the residents we serve.

Working at Playford, you will enjoy:

• Exposure to a wide variety of residential developments and commercial projects allowing you to broaden your expertise and continue developing your professional career.
• Flexible working arrangements that support work-life balance
• Professional development career progression opportunities, accreditation support, and study assistance
• Employee health and wellbeing initiatives
• Easy commute with great local coffee and lunch options nearby
• Competitive salary and benefits

What you will get to do

• Undertake building inspections to ensure compliance with Building Rules
• Provide expert technical advice to residents, builders, developers and internal stakeholders
• Investigate building compliance matters and support enforcement activities where required
• Review plans, specifications and technical documentation
• Contribute to a safe, high-quality and sustainable built environment across our growing city
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and contribute to a high performing team

Who you are

You are an experienced building professional who enjoys balancing technical expertise with customer service. You bring strong knowledge of building legislation, construction practices and compliance requirements, and you’re confident working with a wide range of stakeholders.

You will bring:

• Accreditation as a Building Professional Level 3 or 4, or ability to obtain Level 4 accreditation through extensive building supervision experience
• Experience undertaking residential building inspections
• A strong understanding of the Planning, Development and Infrastructure Act, National Construction Code and relevant Australian Standards
• Well-developed communication, negotiation and problem-solving skills
• The ability to work independently, exercise sound judgement and manage competing priorities
• A commitment to delivering quality outcomes for the community

If you are looking for a role where your technical expertise is valued, your judgement is trusted and your work directly contributes to safe, high-quality development outcomes, we would love to hear from you.

More information

Further information on the role accountabilities, and essential and desirable criteria can be found in the attached Position Description.

For a confidential discussion or to obtainadditionalinformation, please contact Michael King, Manager - Building & Compliance on 08 8256 0108 or by email [e-mail]

Applications will close at 12:00pm on Wednesday 30th September 2026

The City of Playford values diversity and work life balance. If you require any reasonable adjustments to be made to support you insubmittingyour application including alternative vacancy formats and application options, please refer to the Manager's contact details above. Any information provided will be kept confidential and will only be used to support your access to fullyparticipatein the recruitment process.