Building Surveyor

Wyndham City Council; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 104,000 - 127,000; Full time

Job summary

Wyndham City Council is seeking a Building Surveyor to help keep Victoria’s growing community safe and compliant. You will assess building permits, enforce the Building Act, and undertake essential inspections across Wyndham’s municipalities.

Working in the Building Services team, you will issue notices, review plans, advise builders and owners, and contribute to service improvement while supporting regulatory action and community safety.

Qualifications

• A degree or diploma in Building Surveying or a relevant discipline, with several years of experience.
• Registration as Building Surveyor with Victorian Building Authority (Unlimited preferred) and Building Inspector (Unlimited).
• Several years of building surveying/inspections in local government or private practice.
• In-depth knowledge of Building Act, Regulations, Code and Australian Standards.
• Strong communication, negotiation and leadership capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Investigate building compliance matters and issue notices/orders with expert guidance.
• Assess and review building permit applications to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Undertake mandatory inspections and provide on-site direction for conformance.
• Assess Council Report and Consent applications and respond to dangerous incidents.
• Represent Council in proceedings and contribute to service delivery and team development.

Education

A degree or diploma in Building Surveying or a relevant discipline

Registration as a Building Surveyor with the Victorian Building Authority (Unlimited registration preferred) and Building Inspector (Unlimited)

Several years of experience in building surveying and building inspections

Knowledge of Building Act, Building Regulations, Building Code of Australia, Australian Standards

Strong communication and stakeholder management with leadership capability

Job description

Employment type: Full time, Permanent

Hours per week: 38

Remuneration: Band 7 salary from $115,575.61 per annum plus superannuation and a fortnightly RDO

Location: This role may be required to work across multiple locations throughout the Wyndham Municipality

About the role

Join Wyndham City Council as a Building Surveyor and play an important role in ensuring buildings across one of Victoria's fastest-growing municipalities are safe, compliant and built to the required standards.

You will play a key role in ensuring compliance with the Building Act, Building Regulations and relevant building standards, while responding to complex building matters, investigating non-compliance and taking appropriate regulatory action where required. This includes issuing Building Notices and Orders, assessing Council Report and Consent applications, undertaking essential services inspections and responding to emergency incidents involving dangerous buildings.

Working within Council's Building Services team, you will undertake a combination of statutory building control and building permit certification functions. You will assess and determine building permit applications, review plans and specifications, conduct building inspections and provide technical advice to builders, developers, property owners and the wider community.

Alongside your technical responsibilities, you will contribute to the effective delivery and growth of Council's building permit services by building strong client relationships, providing expert guidance and supporting business development. You will also have opportunities to contribute to team development, business planning and continuous improvement across the unit.

This is an opportunity to bring your building surveying expertise to a varied role where you can make a direct contribution to community safety, regulatory compliance and the quality of development across Wyndham.

What your day will look like

• Investigate building compliance matters, issue Building Notices and Orders, and provide expert advice to builders, developers, property owners and the community.
• Assess and review building permit applications, plans and specifications to ensure compliance with the Building Act, Building Regulations, Building Code of Australia and relevant Australian Standards.
• Undertake mandatory building inspections, provide on-site direction and ensure construction work complies with approved plans and regulatory requirements.
• Assess applications for Council Report and Consent, undertake essential services inspections and respond to dangerous building incidents and emergency callouts.
• Represent Council in regulatory proceedings and stakeholder discussions, while contributing to team development, business planning and the delivery of effective Building Services.

What you will bring

• A degree or diploma in Building Surveying or a relevant discipline, together with several years of relevant experience, or equivalent extensive industry experience.
• Registration as a Building Surveyor with the Victorian Building Authority (Unlimited registration preferred) and Building Inspector (Unlimited).
• Several years of experience in building surveying and building inspections within local government and/or private practice.
• Detailed knowledge of the Building Act, Building Regulations, Building Code of Australia, Australian Standards and building construction practices.
• Strong communication, negotiation and stakeholder management skills, with demonstrated leadership capability and the ability to balance operational, financial and strategic priorities.

If you progress past the interview stage, you may be required to complete pre-employment screening, which may include police checks, a medical, qualification verification, and an Australian work rights check.

Why join Wyndham

We are one of Australia’s fastest growing and most diverse cities.

By 2040, we will have more than 500,000 residents and our people are hard at work designing the precincts, building the infrastructure, developing the policies and delivering the programs that will ensure the City is prepared.

Look at our job opportunities and you may be surprised at what you discover: a future-focused culture, a sense of purpose and possibility, and real opportunities to strengthen our diverse community. It all adds up to make Wyndham City a great place to belong.

Our people are our most valued asset. We are focused on building a culture that empowers every person to do their best work. Flexibility is built right into our DNA and we are committed to cultivating an inclusive workplace that celebrates a diverse workforce.

Wyndham City Council is committed to providing a recruitment experience that is fair, inclusive, and accessible. If you have specific accessibility needs or general recruitment enquiries, please contact our Careers team via [e-mail] or 03 9394 6860.

Current Wyndham employees who accept a permanent or temporary role of 12 months or more must relinquish any existing casual position with Council, regardless of whether the new role is full-time or part-time. Additionally, employees cannot be absent from their substantive position for more than 24 months. If this occurs, they may be required to relinquish or return to their substantive role.

Child Safe Organisation

Wyndham City Council has zero tolerance to any form of child abuse and is committed to the safety, wellbeing and empowerment of children. We create and maintain a child safe organisation which is embedded in the everyday thinking and practice of all employees, volunteers and contractors. Additionally, we are committed to fostering a culture of safety within the Council, which includes the inclusion and empowerment of Aboriginal children, their families, and communities. Our recruitment practices reflect this.

Diversity and Inclusion

At Wyndham City Council we value workforce diversity and inclusion and embrace individual uniqueness. We value diverse life experiences and the perspectives of our people, while providing high-quality services to all members of our community, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, religion, cultural background, disability, or sexuality.

Wyndham has one of the largest Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities in the Western Region, with a rich and diverse history. We are committed to providing positive employment opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and welcome applications from candidates of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background. To read more about Wyndham City’s Innovate Reconciliation Action Plan, please visit our website.