Building Inspector

Campaspe Shire Council; Echuca; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

Salary sacrifice options

Job summary

Campaspe Shire Council is seeking a qualified Building Inspector to provide technical guidance, conduct onsite inspections, and support the Municipal Building Surveyor to ensure regulatory compliance.

The role involves inspections to verify compliance with the Building Act, assisting with POPE inspections, and enforcement activities including briefs of evidence and liaison with legal representatives.

Qualifications

• Must hold registration in Building Inspector category with BPC.
• Experience in the public or private building sector.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement capability.
• Compliance with relevant building laws and codes of practice.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical guidance and onsite inspections.
• Assist Municipal Building Surveyor and Building Coordinator with statutory duties.
• Perform inspections to check conformity with Building Act and regulations.
• Inspect POPEs and participate in enforcement where required.
• Prepare briefs of evidence and liaise with legal representatives for court hearings.

Skills

BPC Registration

Building Inspector experience

Public sector experience

Communication skills

Working with Children Check

Driver's Licence

Police Check

Education

Tertiary qualification for Building Inspector

Job description

About the Role

Council is seeking a qualified Building Inspector to provide strong technical guidance, undertake onsite inspections and support the Municipal Building Surveyor to ensure compliance with regulatory responsibilities.

The Building Inspector responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Provide strong customer service and a proactive and solution orientated approach to all matters to achieve high-quality outcomes.
• Assist the Municipal Building Surveyor and Building Coordinator to perform the statutory duties of the role.
• Perform appropriate inspections throughout the municipality in order to check conformity of properties and investigate compliance with the Building Act and other relevant legislation and codes of practice.
• Undertake inspections associated with the issuing of Place of Public Entertainment (POPE's).
• Oversee building enforcement including preparing briefs of evidence, liaison with legal representatives and attendance to court and hearing as required.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• A relevant tertiary qualification to hold registration in the category of Building Inspector.
• Currently registered with the Building and Plumbing Commission (BPC) in the category of Building Inspector.
• Substantial experience in the public or private building sector or related field.
• Ability to communicate effectively with a wide audience.
• Employee Victorian Working with Children Check.
• Valid Driver's Licence.
• Satisfactory Police Check.

What's in it for you:

• Join a collaborative and supportive workplace culture.
• Flexible work arrangements available that support work-life balance.
• Salary sacrifice options.

Want to Know More?

For further information, please contact Kahlia Reid, Manager Business and Development [phone].

Applications close at 11:59 pm on Wednesday, 14 October 2026.