Coordinator Building Assessment

Blacktown City Council; Blacktown; On-site; AUD 108,000 - 132,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent role

Leaseback vehicle

Flexitime arrangement

12% superannuation

Competitive leave entitlements

Training and development support

Fitness Passport

Job summary

Blacktown City Council is seeking a Coordinator Building Assessment to lead a high-performing team responsible for low-rise development and certification matters across one of Australia’s largest councils.

You will supervise Development Applications, Construction Certificates and related certificates, guiding staff and ensuring decisions are lawful, timely and in the public interest. The role emphasizes policy improvement and client-focused service in a growing community.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in building surveying, certification or development assessment.
• Strong knowledge of relevant legislation, regulations and building standards.
• Proven leadership and people development skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead a high-performing team of assessment professionals.
• Oversee the assessment of Development Applications, Construction Certificates, Complying Development Certificates and Occupation Certificates.
• Prepare reports and attend meetings, responding to inquiries from residents, developers and industry professionals.
• Provide expert guidance on legislation and Building Code of Australia.

Skills

Building surveying

Development assessment

Leadership

Job description

Professional expertise. Personal purpose.

Every day presents new development and certification challenges that help shape the future of Blacktown City. As Coordinator Building Assessment, you will lead a high-performing team of assessment professionals responsible for low-rise development and certification matters across one of Australia's largest and fastest-growing councils. You will oversee the assessment of Development Applications, Construction Certificates, Complying Development Certificates and Occupation Certificates, ensuring decisions are consistent, lawful and delivered in the public interest.

Working within a dynamic and high-volume environment, you will review complex proposals, provide specialist advice on building and development matters, and apply your expertise to support sound and practical outcomes for the community, industry and Council. You will lead and support a team of assessment professionals, managing workloads, reviewing technical recommendations, mentoring staff and fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration and continuous improvement. You will also prepare reports, attend meetings, respond to enquiries from residents, developers and industry professionals, and provide expert guidance on legislation, regulations and the Building Code of Australia.

Beyond day-to-day operations, you will play an important role in shaping the future direction of Council's building assessment and certification functions. You will identify opportunities to improve policies, procedures and service delivery, helping ensure consistent, efficient and customer-focused outcomes. Your work will directly influence how Blacktown City grows. Through effective leadership and sound judgement, you will help maintain confidence in Council's regulatory services, support responsible development and contribute to safe, compliant and sustainable communities.

This is a unique opportunity to lead a skilled technical team, influence service delivery outcomes and make a meaningful contribution to one of Australia's most significant growth areas. You will thrive in this role if you bring extensive experience in building surveying, certification or development assessment, supported by a strong understanding of relevant legislation, regulations and building standards. You will be a confident leader who enjoys developing people, building positive relationships and guiding teams through complex technical and regulatory matters. Most importantly, you will combine professional expertise with a commitment to customer service, collaboration and continuous improvement.

At Blacktown City Council, good people make great teams, and great teams build great cities. Here, you will find the stability and support to keep growing, along with:

• a secure, permanent, full-time role with one of Australia's largest councils
• an entry level salary commencing at $2,617.86 per week
• a leaseback vehicle
• access to Council's flextime arrangement
• 12% superannuation and competitive leave entitlements
• ongoing training and development support
• access to Fitness Passport, social clubs and wellbeing programs.

Blacktown City Council is committed to safety. We have introduced alcohol and other drug testing at the pre-employment phase, and via a series of random and cause testing.

We are a child safe organisation that supports and promotes the safety, wellbeing and empowerment of children.

Contact officer: Matt Shahidi on 9839 6127