Building Surveyor — Flexible Hours, Impactful Development

Council Jobs; Newcastle-Maitland; On-site; AUD 98,000 - 114,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary + 12% superannution

Annual salary reviews

Weekly pay

Flexible work options - 9-day, 4-day,

Leaseback vehicle

Professional development

Health & wellbeing programs

Job summary

Lake Macquarie City Council is seeking a licensed Building Surveyor to guide development assessment and certification, delivering compliant, high-quality outcomes for the community.

The role requires strong technical knowledge, excellent communication, and the ability to navigate complex regulatory requirements. You’ll collaborate with customers, developers and internal teams to support safe, sustainable growth in Lake Macquarie.

Qualifications

• Degree or Graduate Diploma in Building, or another relevant qualification.
• Registration with NSW Fair Trading as a Building Surveyor (restricted Class 1 and 10)
• Experience in development assessment and certification
• Strong knowledge of relevant legislation and regulatory requirements
• Ability to manage competing priorities while maintaining quality outcomes
• Well-developed communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• Commitment to delivering exceptional customer service

Responsibilities

• Assess development applications, construction certificates and complying development certificates.
• Act as a Registered Certifier and Principal Certifier in accordance with relevant legislation.
• Provide clear and practical technical advice to customers and stakeholders.
• Work collaboratively to achieve positive and timely development outcomes.
• Manage compliance and regulatory matters with professionalism and sound judgement.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across the service

Skills

Communication skills

Stakeholder engagement

Regulatory knowledge

Priority management

Customer service

Technical judgment

Education

Building Surveyor qualification

NSW registration

Job description

Lake Macquarie City Council is seeking a licensed Building Surveyor to guide development assessment and certification, delivering compliant, high-quality outcomes for the community.

The role requires strong technical knowledge, excellent communication, and the ability to navigate complex regulatory requirements. You’ll collaborate with customers, developers and internal teams to support safe, sustainable growth in Lake Macquarie.