Building Surveyor

Upper Hunter Shire Council; Sydney; 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

Job summary

Upper Hunter Shire Council is seeking a Building Surveyor to assess applications, certify buildings, and carry out inspections across the Shire. You will provide practical guidance on building, plumbing and drainage, and work with residents and builders to resolve questions.

The role combines site visits with technical decision making and customer-facing discussions, offering opportunities for professional growth and contribution to the community.

Qualifications

• Degree in Building Surveying or related field.
• Eligibility for building surveyor registration for Class 1 and 10 buildings.
• Knowledge of building control and development assessment.
• Ability to analyse problems and communicate with customers.

Responsibilities

• Assess applications and provide building certification services.
• Carry out inspections to support safe, compliant development.
• Provide clear advice on building, plumbing and drainage requirements.
• Engage with customers and colleagues to resolve questions and find workable solutions.
• Conduct site visits and make technical decisions as needed.

Skills

Building surveying

Communication

Customer service

Problem solving

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Building Surveying degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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 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.