Building Inspector (Pool Safety)

Whitehorse City Council; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 85,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and wellbeing program

Employee assistance program

Gym discounts and facilities

Job summary

Whitehorse City Council is seeking a qualified Building Inspector (Pool Safety) to ensure compliance with swimming pool and spa regulations across the municipality. The role requires BPC registration and the ability to issue compliance certificates and manage official lodgements.

You will work at the Nunawading Civic Centre with a focus on interpreting the Building Act and related codes, while communicating clearly with stakeholders and prioritising tasks in a dynamic local government setting.

Qualifications

• Registered Building Inspector (Pool Safety) with Victoria's BPC and authorised to inspect barriers.
• PBC registration as Building Inspector (Pool Safety).
• Knowledge and experience in building surveying in regulatory, enforcement or administration roles.
• Experience interpreting Building Act, Building Regulations, Building Code of Australia and related documents for pool safety.
• Strong interpersonal and IT skills including written and verbal communication, negotiation and problem solving.
• Autonomous worker with strong organizational and time-management abilities.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance of legislative controls relating to swimming pools and spas in the municipality.
• Issue compliance certificates and manage official lodgements where required.

Skills

Pool Safety Inspector

PBC registration

Building surveying

Legislation interpretation

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Education

Building Inspector (Pool Safety) registration

Job description

Job Description

• $85K to $96K + 12% Superannuation
• Permanent Full Time
• Based at our Nunawading Civic Centre

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
• Long Term Financial Sustainability

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

• 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.

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.

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.

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!

• 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