Building Surveyor

Upper Hunter Shire Council; Scone; On-site; AUD 78,000 - 87,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary + 12% superannuation

Annual Leave entitlements

Uniform allowance

Long Service Leave

Training and upskilling opportunities

Salary sacrifice options

Permanent employment

Job summary

Upper Hunter Shire Council in Scone, NSW, seeks a Building Surveyor for a permanent, full‑time role (35 hours per week). You will assess applications, provide building certification services and carry out inspections to ensure safe, compliant development across the Shire.

You will offer practical advice on building, plumbing and drainage, engaging with customers and colleagues to resolve questions. You’ll be part of the Planning, Building & Regulatory Services team, with opportunities for

Qualifications

• Degree in Building Surveying or related field.
• Eligibility to obtain at least building surveyor–restricted registration for Class 1 and 10 buildings.
• Sound knowledge of building control and development assessment.
• Ability to analyse problems, resolve disputes and communicate with customers and stakeholders.
• Strong customer service skills and ability to manage competing priorities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and related software.
• Current unrestricted driver’s licence.

Responsibilities

• Assess applications and provide building certification services.
• Carry out inspections supporting safe, compliant development.
• Advise on building, plumbing and drainage requirements and work with customers and colleagues to resolve questions.
• Engage with residents, builders and businesses to explain requirements clearly.

Skills

Building surveying

Customer service

Problem solving

Communication

Microsoft Office

Driver's licence

Education

Degree in Building Surveying or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Building Surveyor

Scone Permanent Full-Time (35 hours per week)

Bring your building surveying expertise to a role where you can see the impact of your work across the UpperHunter. Join Council’s Planning, Building & Regulatory Services team and help residents, builders and businesses navigate building requirements with confidence.

Therole:

You’ll assess applications, provide building certification services and carry out inspections that supportsafe and compliant development across the Shire. You’ll also give clear, practical advice on building, plumbing and drainage requirements, working withcustomers and colleagues to resolve questions and find workable solutions. If you enjoy a mix of sitevisits, technical decisions and conversations with people, you’ll find plentyof variety here.

What’s on offer:

• A salary range from $1713.40 to $1919.00 per 35 hour week (based on relevant skills and experience) + 12% superannuation
• Annual Leave entitlements
• Generous uniform allowance
• Access to Long Service Leave after five years
• Training and upskilling opportunities
• Salary sacrifice options
• Secure, permanent employment with Council and the opportunity to make a genuine difference within your local community

What we need from you:

• A degree in Building Surveying or a related field, with experience in a similar role.
• Eligibility to obtain at least building surveyor–restricted registration for Class 1 and 10 buildings under the Building and Development Certifiers Act 2018.
• Sound knowledge and experience in building control and development assessment.
• The ability to analyse problems, resolve disputes and communicate effectively with customers and stakeholders.
• Strong customer service skills and the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and related software.
• A current unrestricted driver’s licence.

About us:

Council is a progressive and caring organisation where all ouremployees work together to deliver quality services to support our community. We strive to make a difference and add value to the lives of our community. Everything we do is underpinned by the values of the organisation and staff,which are being honest, open and accountable, having mutual respect for allpeople and cultures, ensuring we deliver on our commitments, providingefficient, effective and reliable services to ensure staff and community safetyand to provide improved environmental responsibility.

Located in the picturesque UpperHunter, our shire encompasses the townships of Merriwa, Murrurundi, Aberdeenand Scone. All great places to live and work, come and see for yourself!

Closing Date:

Wednesday 28 October 2026

Enquiriesand Further Information:

Give Mathew Clarkson, Manager Planning, Building & Regulatory Services, a call on 02 6540 1134 or e-mail [e-mail] to discuss this opportunity.

We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and valuediversity and inclusion in our workplace. We encourage all applicants,including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability,LGBTIQ and culturally diverse communities to join Council. Council will providereasonable adjustments for individuals with disability throughout therecruitment process. If you identify as a person with disability and requireadjustments to the application, recruitment, selection and/or assessmentprocess, please advise via [e-mail] or 02 65401100 to discuss.