Building Surveyor

Council Jobs; Newcastle-Maitland; On-site; AUD 98,000 - 114,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary + 12% superannution

Annual salary reviews

Weekly pay

Flexible work options - 9-day, 4-day,

Leaseback vehicle

Professional development

Health & wellbeing programs

Job summary

Lake Macquarie City Council is seeking a licensed Building Surveyor to guide development assessment and certification, delivering compliant, high-quality outcomes for the community.

The role requires strong technical knowledge, excellent communication, and the ability to navigate complex regulatory requirements. You’ll collaborate with customers, developers and internal teams to support safe, sustainable growth in Lake Macquarie.

Qualifications

• Degree or Graduate Diploma in Building, or another relevant qualification.
• Registration with NSW Fair Trading as a Building Surveyor (restricted Class 1 and 10)
• Experience in development assessment and certification
• Strong knowledge of relevant legislation and regulatory requirements
• Ability to manage competing priorities while maintaining quality outcomes
• Well-developed communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• Commitment to delivering exceptional customer service

Responsibilities

• Assess development applications, construction certificates and complying development certificates.
• Act as a Registered Certifier and Principal Certifier in accordance with relevant legislation.
• Provide clear and practical technical advice to customers and stakeholders.
• Work collaboratively to achieve positive and timely development outcomes.
• Manage compliance and regulatory matters with professionalism and sound judgement.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across the service

Skills

Communication skills

Stakeholder engagement

Regulatory knowledge

Priority management

Customer service

Technical judgment

Education

Building Surveyor qualification

NSW registration

Job description

Are you a registered Building Surveyor looking for a role where your expertise makes a real difference?

Join a supportive and collaborative team where you'll help guide development across one of NSW's most vibrant and growing cities. From residential projects to more complex developments, you'll use your technical knowledge and professional judgement to help create great outcomes for our community.

LET’S EXPLORE THE JOBAs a Building Surveyor, you'll play an important role in delivering certification and development assessment services that support safe, sustainable and high-quality development outcomes.

You'll work closely with customers, developers, industry professionals and internal stakeholders, providing practical advice and helping navigate the certification process with confidence.

This exciting role will:

• Assessing and determining development applications, construction certificates and complying development certificates
• Acting as a Registered Certifier and Principal Certifier in accordance with relevant legislation
• Providing clear and practical technical advice to customers and stakeholders
• Working collaboratively to achieve positive and timely development outcomes
• Managing compliance and regulatory matters with professionalism and sound judgement
• Contributing to continuous improvement initiatives across the service

Read the position statement hereto learn more about this opportunity.

LET’S HEAR ABOUT YOU

You're a qualified and registered Building Surveyor who enjoys helping people achieve outcomes while ensuring compliance with legislative requirements.

You combine strong technical knowledge with excellent communication skills and can confidently build relationships with a broad range of stakeholders. You're solutions-focused, adaptable and enjoy balancing competing priorities in a dynamic environment.

• Degree or Graduate Diploma in Building, or another relevant qualification
• Registration with NSW Fair Trading as a Building Surveyor (restricted Class 1 and 10)
• Experience in development assessment and certification
• Strong knowledge of relevant legislation and regulatory requirements
• Ability to manage competing priorities while maintaining quality outcomes
• Well-developed communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• Commitment to delivering exceptional customer service

LET’S REVEAL THE PERKS

This position provides:

• Competitive salary from $98,091 to $113,998 per year + 12% superannuation
• Annual salary reviews
• Weekly pay
• Optional leaseback vehicle
• Flexible work options, including a 35-hour week, 9-day fortnight or 4-day condensed work week
• Ongoing professional development, training and career growth opportunities
• Exposure to a broad range of projects and development outcomes
• Opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to shaping Lake Macquarie's future
• Supportive, experienced and forward-thinking team environment
• Health and wellbeing programs, including discounted gym memberships, wellbeing initiatives, flu vaccinations and employee assistance program support
• Inclusive and collaborative team culture
• Plus many other perks that come from choosing Lake Mac

For enquiries related to the duties of the role, please contactMichael Corrigan, Section Manager Building, on0408 202 ***or via email **********@lakemac.nsw.gov.au

• Your experience throughout the application process matters to us. If you'd like feedback on your application or interview, don't hesitate to get in touch — we're here for you!
• Please note that as part of Lake Macquarie City Council’s recruitment process, prior to an offer of employment being made, recommended candidates may be subject to a medical assessment which may include alcohol and other drugs testing.