Building Surveyor: Compliance, Permits & Inspections

Wyndham City Council; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 104,000 - 127,000; Full time

Job summary

Wyndham City Council is seeking a Building Surveyor to help keep Victoria’s growing community safe and compliant. You will assess building permits, enforce the Building Act, and undertake essential inspections across Wyndham’s municipalities.

Working in the Building Services team, you will issue notices, review plans, advise builders and owners, and contribute to service improvement while supporting regulatory action and community safety.

Qualifications

• A degree or diploma in Building Surveying or a relevant discipline, with several years of experience.
• Registration as Building Surveyor with Victorian Building Authority (Unlimited preferred) and Building Inspector (Unlimited).
• Several years of building surveying/inspections in local government or private practice.
• In-depth knowledge of Building Act, Regulations, Code and Australian Standards.
• Strong communication, negotiation and leadership capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Investigate building compliance matters and issue notices/orders with expert guidance.
• Assess and review building permit applications to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Undertake mandatory inspections and provide on-site direction for conformance.
• Assess Council Report and Consent applications and respond to dangerous incidents.
• Represent Council in proceedings and contribute to service delivery and team development.

Education

A degree or diploma in Building Surveying or a relevant discipline

Registration as a Building Surveyor with the Victorian Building Authority (Unlimited registration preferred) and Building Inspector (Unlimited)

Several years of experience in building surveying and building inspections

Knowledge of Building Act, Building Regulations, Building Code of Australia, Australian Standards

Strong communication and stakeholder management with leadership capability

Job description

Wyndham City Council is seeking a Building Surveyor to help keep Victoria’s growing community safe and compliant. You will assess building permits, enforce the Building Act, and undertake essential inspections across Wyndham’s municipalities.

Working in the Building Services team, you will issue notices, review plans, advise builders and owners, and contribute to service improvement while supporting regulatory action and community safety.