Building Surveyor

Careers at Council; Scone; On-site; AUD 78,000 - 87,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Leave

Uniform allowance

Long Service Leave

Training opportunities

Salary sacrifice options

Permanent employment

Job summary

Upper Hunter Shire Council is seeking a Building Surveyor for a permanent, full‑time role in Scone (35 hours per week). The package includes a salary range from $1,713.40 to $1,919.00 per 35‑hour week, plus 12% superannuation, annual leave entitlements and a generous uniform allowance.

You will assess building control and development applications, obtain eligibility for restricted registration, analyse problems and communicate with customers and stakeholders, and contribute to a friendly team

Qualifications

• 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.

Skills

Communication skills

Customer service

Problem solving

Stakeholder management

Education

Building Surveying degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Driver's licence

Job description

Building Surveyor

Scone Permanent Full-Time (35 hours per week)

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 our employees 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 all people and cultures, ensuring we deliver on our commitments, providing efficient, effective and reliable services to ensure staff and community safety and to provide improved environmental responsibility.

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

Enquiries and Further Information

Give Mathew Clarkson, Manager Planning, Building & Regulatory Services, a call on 02 6540 1*** or e-mail **@upperhunter.nsw.gov.au to discuss this opportunity.

We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and value diversity 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 provide reasonable adjustments for individuals with disability throughout the recruitment process.

If you identify as a person with disability and require adjustments to the application, recruitment, selection and/or assessment process, please advise via **@upperhunter.nsw.gov.au or 02 65401*** to discuss.