Community-Impact Building Surveyor (Permanent, Up-Skilling)

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

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