Building Officer/Administrator

Shire of Augusta Margaret River; Margaret River; On-site; AUD 85,000 - 98,000; Part time

Job summary

Shire of Augusta Margaret River is seeking a Building Officer/Administrator to support building services and coordinate applications in Margaret River, WA. This role offers the opportunity to apply building industry knowledge and interpret legislation to achieve quality development outcomes for the community.

You will work with internal departments, builders and government agencies, providing technical advice on approvals, compliance and related matters while delivering excellent customer

Qualifications

• Experience in processing building applications and knowledge of NCC and Building Act 2011.
• Ability to interpret legislation and provide practical advice.
• Strong communication, analytical, time management and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and process building applications in line with legislation and Council requirements.
• Maintain accurate building records and databases.
• Provide technical advice on building approvals, compliance and related matters.
• Support building compliance, appeals and associated documentation.
• Liaise with stakeholders to resolve issues and deliver customer service.

Skills

Customer service

Analytical skills

Communication

Education

Building Surveyor Technician registration

Job description

About the opportunity

Join our team and help shape a safe, compliant and sustainable community. The Shire is seeking a motivated and customer-focused Building Officer / Administrator to support building services, coordinate building applications and provide technical advice to the community and internal stakeholders. This is a varied role offering the opportunity to apply your building industry knowledge, interpret legislation and contribute to quality development outcomes across the Shire.

About the Role

Working collaboratively with internal departments, builders, applicants and government agencies, you will be responsible for:

• Coordinating and processing building applications in accordance with relevant legislation and Council requirements.
• Maintaining accurate building records and application databases.
• Providing technical advice on building approvals, compliance and related development matters.
• Supporting building compliance, appeals and associated documentation.
• Liaising with stakeholders to resolve operational issues and deliver excellent customer service.
• Level 5/6, depending on qualifications, registration and experience

About you

You will bring demonstrated experience in building application processing, sound knowledge of the National Construction Code and Building Act 2011, and the ability to interpret legislation and provide clear, practical advice. You will also have strong communication, analytical, time management and problem-solving skills, a collaborative approach and a current C-class driver's licence. Registration as a Building Surveyor Technician under the Building Services Registration Act 2011, experience processing building permits, and knowledge of statutory planning and development assessment would be highly regarded.

Details

Job Title: Building Officer/Administrator (HR 13/27)

Location: Margaret River, WA

Employment Type: Non-Continuing, Part-time (Fixed-term cessation date 29/07/2027)

Salary: IA Level 5/6 $84,834 to $97,614 Plus superannuation, career development, and recreation centre membership

Key Selection criteria

• Knowledge of technical and administrative procedures relative to building control in a local government context.
• Developed analytical skills to enable provision of sound, structured, clear and concise advice.
• Demonstrated ability to interpret codes of practice and apply legislation with particular skills in the application of the Building Act 2011, National Construction Code of Australia and building related legislative requirements
• Ability to provide effective customer service of a technical nature

Applications close Wednesday 4 November 2026 at 4:00pm

For questions about the role For more information, please contact Chris Wenman, Coordinator Building Services at [e-mail] or 08 9780 5278 Andrea Selvey, CEO