Building Inspector (Pool Safety)

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Melbourne

On-site

AUD 85,000 - 96,000

Full time

6 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Salary sacrifice options for gym / swm

Novated vehicle leases

Flexible working arrangements

Employee wellbeing programs

Job summary

Whitehorse City Council is seeking a qualified Building Inspector (Pool Safety) to ensure legislative controls for swimming pools and spas are met through statutory processes. The role requires BPC registration and expertise in pool safety legislation to inspect barriers, issue compliance certificates, and manage official lodgements.

Based at Nunawading, this permanent full-time role offers professional development opportunities, flexible work arrangements, and a strong focus on customer service

Qualifications

Registered Building Inspector (Pool Safety) with BPC authorised to inspect barriers and issue compliance certificates.
Experience interpreting Building Act, Regulations and Code of Australia with pool safety focus.
Well-developed interpersonal and IT skills including written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

Ensure compliance of legislative controls relating to swimming pools and spas.
Interpret and explain building legislation to stakeholders.
Manage official lodgements and certificates for pool safety inspections.

Skills

Building Inspector (Pool Safety)

Stakeholder communication

Autonomous work

Education

Registration as Building Inspector (Pool Safety) with BPC

Job description

At Whitehorse City Council, community is at the heart of everything we do. To stay ahead of and best respond to the evolving changes and needs of the community, the organisation is undertaking an exciting journey that will transform ways of working and will empower employees to be innovative and constantly striving towards providing excellent customer experience at all times. The five pillars of our organisation focus on:

Excellent Customer Experience and Service Delivery
Great Organisational Culture
Innovation and Continuous Improvement
Good Governance and Integrity

The role:

This position will primarily ensure compliance of legislative controls relating to swimming pools and spas in the municipality through the statutory processes are met for both the organisation and the community.

About you:

To be considered for this position you will have:

You must be a registered Building Inspector (Pool Safety) with Victoria's Building and Plumbing Commission (BPC) who is authorised to inspect swimming pool and spa barriers, issue compliance or non-compliance cerrtificates, and handle official lodgements in order to be eligible for the role.
Qualification and experience as a building inspector-limited and with PBC registration as a Building Inspector (Pool Safety).
Knowledge and experience in the building surveying industry in either a building regulatory, enforcement or administration role.
Experience interpreting and implementing the Building Act, Building Regulations, Building Code of Australia and referenced documents including a working knowledge of building legislation and the inspection process with an emphasis on swimming pool and spa safety, and the ability to interpret and explain such legislation.
Well-developed interpersonal & IT skills, including verbal and written communication, negotiation, facilitation, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to work autonomously, with well-developed organisational and administrative skills coupled with setting priorities and managing own time to achieve allocated tasks within defined timeframes and set procedures.

In return, we will offer:

The ability to make a difference -Working at Whitehorse City Council you contribute to making a real difference in the lives of the community and those that live, learn, work or visit Whitehorse. Every day you really will see how the work you're involved in benefits the diverse community.

Great working conditions– a professional environment, friendly and supportive teams and a flexibility program that promotes employee work life balance.

An extensive Health and Wellbeing offering– Employee assistance program, private health insurance benefits, health checks (skin, hearing and vaccinations), discounted gym membership and facilities (e.g. Theatre, Arts, Leisure) and an active health and wellness program (e.g. stretching, healthy eating demonstrations and health challenges.

Career opportunities– engaging work and the opportunity to apply your skills and experience.

Reward & Recognition -extensive reward and recognition program, corporate learning offerings, study assistance and comprehensive leadership development programs.

Further Information:

Further information is available from Sean Grogan on 0412 209 *** or Jeff Fletcher on 0448 560 ***.

Previous candidates need not reapply.

Download the Position Description:

Building Inspector (Pool Safety)

City of Whitehorse is a culturally and linguistically diverse community. We are proud of the diversity of our workforce and recognise the strength this provides in meeting the needs of our community.

Whitehorse City Council provides more than 100 services and facilities across a range of areas within our community services, city development, infrastructure, corporate services and transformation directorates. Whitehorse is one of Melbourne’s largest metropolitan councils with a workforce of approximately 1300 employees and aspires to foster an inclusive, vibrant, prosperous and sustainable community. Our employees help us achieve these goals!

At Whitehorse, employee health, wellbeing and development are paramount, and we aim for everyone to become the best they can be in the workplace. Benefits of working with us include:

A welcoming and supportive working environment
Great opportunities for training and to build a long-term career within Whitehorse or the local government sector.
Extensive employee health and wellbeing programs including flexible working arrangements
Salary sacrifice options for gym / swim memberships, childcare and superannuation; and access to novated vehicle leases.
Competitive terms and conditions of employment
Ample onsite parking at most facilities with ready access to public transport

ABOUT US

The City of Whitehorse, located 15 kilometres east of the Melbourne CBD, is a culturally diverse community of almost 177,000 people. Whitehorse includes the suburbs of Box Hill, Burwood, Nunawading, Blackburn, Mitcham, Forest Hill and Vermont and is characterised by quiet tree-lined residential streets, an abundance of parks, gardens and natural bushland reserves, bustling shopping centres and a diverse range of arts, cultural, sports and leisure facilities.

At Whitehorse, employee health, wellbeing and development are paramount, and we aim for everyone to become the best they can be in the workplace. Benefits of working with us include:

A welcoming and supportive working environment
Great opportunities for training and to build a long-term career within Whitehorse or the local government sector.
Extensive employee health and wellbeing programs including flexible working arrangements
Salary sacrifice options for gym / swim memberships, childcare and superannuation; and access to novated vehicle leases.
Competitive terms and conditions of employment
Ample onsite parking at most facilities with ready access to public transport

The role:

About you:

To be considered for this position you will have:

You must be a registered Building Inspector (Pool Safety) with Victoria's Building and Plumbing Commission (BPC) who is authorised to inspect swimming pool and spa barriers, issue compliance or non-compliance cerrtificates, and handle official lodgements in order to be eligible for the role.
Qualification and experience as a building inspector-limited and with PBC registration as a Building Inspector (Pool Safety).
Knowledge and experience in the building surveying industry in either a building regulatory, enforcement or administration role.
Experience interpreting and implementing the Building Act, Building Regulations, Building Code of Australia and referenced documents including a working knowledge of building legislation and the inspection process with an emphasis on swimming pool and spa safety, and the ability to interpret and explain such legislation.
Well-developed interpersonal & IT skills, including verbal and written communication, negotiation, facilitation, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to work autonomously, with well-developed organisational and administrative skills coupled with setting priorities and managing own time to achieve allocated tasks within defined timeframes and set procedures.

In return, we will offer:

Great working conditions– a professional environment, friendly and supportive teams and a flexibility program that promotes employee work life balance.

Career opportunities– engaging work and the opportunity to apply your skills and experience.

Reward & Recognition -extensive reward and recognition program, corporate learning offerings, study assistance and comprehensive leadership development programs.

Further Information:

Further information is available from Sean Grogan on 0412 209 *** or Jeff Fletcher on 0448 560 ***.

Previous candidates need not reapply.

Download the Position Description:

Building Inspector (Pool Safety)

City of Whitehorse is a culturally and linguistically diverse community. We are proud of the diversity of our workforce and recognise the strength this provides in meeting the needs of our community. We are committed to upholding a safe, inclusive and respectful workplace that values the contribution of all.

Whitehorse City Council is committed to being a child safe organisation. We recognise our responsibilities to keep children and young people safe from harm and have established policies, procedures and training to achieve these commitments.