Development Officer, Building

The City Of Norwood, Payneham & St Peters; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 92,000 - 113,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

RDO accruals

Training and professional development

Paid study assistance

Annual leave loading

Employee Assistance Program

Health and wellbeing initiatives

Income protection

Work on The Parade, Norwood

Values-based organisation

Job summary

The City of Norwood Payneham & St Peters is seeking an experienced Development Officer, Building to assess and enforce Building Rules across residential, commercial and complex development projects. You will collaborate with planners, builders, architects and the community to ensure compliance with legislative requirements, delivering attractive, safe and sustainable places.

Reporting to the Manager, Development & Regulatory Services, you will undertake Building Rules consent assessments and

Qualifications

• Minimum three years' experience in building assessment, certification, surveying or related role.
• Building Level 1/2/3 Accreditation (or eligible for accreditation).
• Solid knowledge of Building Code of Australia and Planning Development & Infrastructure Act 2016.
• Experience assessing building applications and undertaking inspections.
• Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Strong communication, verbal and written, with staff, the public and government agencies.
• Local government experience is highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Assess Building Rules Consent applications under relevant legislation.
• Undertake inspections at various development stages to ensure compliance.
• Provide expert advice on building-related matters to staff, applicants and stakeholders.
• Investigate unlawful development activities and building compliance matters.
• Assist with administration and operation of the Building Fire Safety Committee.
• Work independently and as part of a collaborative team.
• Participate in building fire safety investigations and compliance activities.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of policies and procedures relating to building assessment.
• Support efficient, transparent and customer-focused development assessment processes.

Skills

Building assessment

Inspections

Compliance

Fire safety

Communication

Negotiation

Education

Building accreditation Levels 1/2/3

Job description

Job Description

Employment Opportunity

Urban Planning & Environment / Development Assessment

Development Officer, Building

• Assess a diverse range of development applications in a vibrant metropolitan Council
• Combine your experience in building assessment, inspections, compliance and fire safety
• Join a supportive, high-performing team with flexible working conditions

Annual salary starting at $102,326 + 12% Superannuation

The City of Norwood Payneham & St Peters is an inner eastern metropolitan Council, nestled on the outskirts of the CBD. The area enjoys a reputation as one of Adelaide's most desirable places to live, work, study and visit.

We are seeking an experienced and customer-focused person to join our Development Assessment team.

This is an exciting opportunity to apply your building assessment expertise across a diverse range of residential, commercial and complex development projects and contribute to creating positive development outcomes for the community.

The Role

Reporting to the Manager, Development & Regulatory Services, the Development Officer, Building is responsible for the timely, accurate and transparent assessment and enforcement of all types of Development Applications in respect to Building Rules matters.

You will work closely with planners, applicants, builders, architects and the community to ensure developments comply with legislative requirements while supporting the creation of attractive, safe and sustainable places.

Key responsibilities include:

• Assess Building Rules Consent applications under the Planning, Development and Infrastructure Act 2016 and relevant legislation.
• Undertake inspections throughout various stages of development to ensure compliance with approved plans and statutory requirements.
• Provide expert advice on building-related matters to staff, applicants and stakeholders.
• Investigate and respond to unlawful development activities and building compliance matters.
• Assist with the administration and operation of the Building Fire Safety Committee.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team.
• Participate in building fire safety investigations and compliance activities.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, policies and procedures relating to building assessment services.
• Support the delivery of an efficient, transparent and customer-focused development assessment process.

Other responsibilities include contributing to the review and implementation of the Council's Building Inspections Policy, liaising with applicants and external organisations on development assessment matters and providing expert advice on building assessment and compliance matters.

About You

You are an accredited professional with strong technical knowledge, sound judgement and a commitment to delivering excellent customer service. You enjoy working collaboratively, managing competing priorities and providing practical solutions within a legislative framework.

To be successful in this position you will bring:

• A minimum of three (3) years' experience in a building assessment, certification, surveying or related role
• Building Level 1, Level 2, or Level 3 Accreditation under the Accredited Professionals Scheme (or be eligible for accreditation)
• Demonstrated working knowledge of the Building Code of Australia, the Planning Development & Infrastructure Act 2016, Work, Health & Safety and associated codes and legislation.
• Experience assessing building applications and undertaking inspections.
• Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Ability to effectively communicate, verbally and in writing, with staff, the public and Government Agencies
• Well-developed negotiation and conflict resolution skills to achieve the best possible outcomes.

Experience in local government will be highly regarded.

Benefits

• Flexible working arrangements and the ability to accrue RDO's
• Training and professional development opportunities
• Paid study assistance
• Annual leave loading
• Confidential & free access to the Employee Assistance Program
• Health and wellbeing initiatives
• Income protection benefits (illness, accident & injury)
• Work on cosmopolitan The Parade, Norwood
• Join a values-based organisation

Applications close 4:00pm on Friday, 11 September 2026.

Additional Information

Job Title / Number:

Position Title: Acting Manager, Development & Regulatory Services