Building Services Leader - Flexible Work & Gym

Shire of Serpentine Jarrahdale; Perth; Hybrid; AUD 121,000 - 137,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Base salary up to $120,951

Coordinator vehicle allowance: $15,964

Free local gym membership

Co-contribution up to 3%

Wellness programs including Fitness RV

Free counselling, health assessments

Local Government days off

Salary packaging options – novated

Study leave assistance

Free onsite parking

Flexible office location Mundijong/Byf

Job summary

The Shire of Serpentine Jarrahdale invites an experienced Coordinator Building Services to lead and coordinate the operational delivery of its Building Services function across a fast-growing WA community.

You will guide staff in building assessments, regulatory compliance, and processing of applications while ensuring timely, accurate and practical advice to the community. A strong leadership background and WA registration are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum Level Two Building Surveyor registration in WA, or able to demonstrate a pathway to secure this within no longer than 12 months.
• Demonstrated experience as a Building Surveyor, including leading, mentoring and developing professional and technical employees.
• Experience managing performance and supporting staff capability development.
• Demonstrated experience managing complex compliance, regulatory or enforcement matters.
• Comprehensive knowledge of State building legislation, the National Construction Code, Residential Design Codes and contemporary building compliance practices.
• Strong investigation, problem-solving and report-writing skills, with the ability to present practical options and recommendations.
• Well-developed leadership, communication, negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
• The ability to manage competing priorities and achieve balanced, evidence-based outcomes.
• A valid "C" Class driver's licence.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate the day-to-day operations of the Building Services team.
• Provide technical leadership, mentoring and quality assurance across building assessments, approvals, certifications and compliance activities.
• Ensure building applications and approvals are administered in accordance with relevant legislation, standards and statutory timeframes.
• Oversee building compliance, regulatory services and the Shire's swimming pool barrier inspection program.
• Manage complex building assessment matters reflective of your skillset as an experienced building surveyor.
• Assist in progressing sensitive compliance matters using proportionate, risk-based decision-making, due process and natural justice.
• Develop staff capability and support a culture of collaboration, accountability and continuous improvement.
• Drive improvements to procedures, systems, records management and service delivery practices.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Communication

Problem solving

Negotiation

Team mentoring

Education

Level Two Building Surveyor registration (WA)

Tools

TechnologyOne

C Class driver's licence

Job description

The Shire of Serpentine Jarrahdale invites an experienced Coordinator Building Services to lead and coordinate the operational delivery of its Building Services function across a fast-growing WA community.

You will guide staff in building assessments, regulatory compliance, and processing of applications while ensuring timely, accurate and practical advice to the community. A strong leadership background and WA registration are essential.