Building Surveyor

Jobs in Council; Sydney; On-site; AUD 89,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

12% superannuation

Annual leave entitlements

Uniform allowance

Long service leave access

Training and upskilling

Salary sacrifice options

Permanent employment

Job summary

Upper Hunter Shire Council is looking for a Building Surveyor to assess applications, certify buildings and conduct inspections across the Shire. You’ll advise on building, plumbing and drainage requirements, and work with customers to resolve questions with practical solutions.

This permanent, full-time position offers a 35-hour week, competitive salary, 12% superannuation and opportunities for training and career growth within a supportive council environment.

Qualifications

• A 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.
• Current unrestricted driver’s licence.

Responsibilities

• Assess applications and provide building certification services.
• Carry out inspections to support safe and compliant development.
• Provide clear, practical advice on building, plumbing and drainage requirements.
• Interact with customers and colleagues to resolve questions and find workable solutions.
• Engage in site visits and technical decisions that offer variety.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Microsoft Office

Education

Building Surveying degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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 Upper Hunter. Join Council’s Planning, Building & Regulatory Services team and help residents, builders and businesses navigate building requirements with confidence.

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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 Upper Hunter. Join Council’s Planning, Building & Regulatory Services team and help residents, builders and businesses navigate building requirements with confidence.

The Role

You’ll assess applications, provide building certification services and carry out inspections that support safe and compliant development across the Shire. You’ll also give clear, practical advice on building, plumbing and drainage requirements, working with customers and colleagues to resolve questions and find workable solutions.

If you enjoy a mix of site visits, technical decisions and conversations with people, you’ll find plenty of 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 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!

Closing Date: Wednesday 28 October 2026

Enquiries And 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 value diversity and inclusion in our workplace.

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 [e-mail] or 02 65401100 to discuss.