NSW Building Surveyors

Spinifex Recruiting; Murwillumbah; On-site; AUD 124,000 - 136,000; Part time

Job summary

Local Government in NSW is seeking an experienced NSW Accredited Building Surveyor - Unrestricted for an initial six-month assignment with potential extension. The role is predominantly office-based with a minimum of 21 hours per week and up to 40 hours per week.

The successful candidate will review development referrals, provide professional advice, and may perform construction certificate assessments and site inspections as needed.

Qualifications

• Current NSW Accredited Building Surveyor - Unrestricted accreditation is mandatory.
• Experience reviewing development applications from a building perspective.
• Strong knowledge of NCC/BCA and NSW building legislation.

Responsibilities

• Assess development application referrals for building compliance and provide professional advice.
• Review complex residential and commercial developments.
• Prepare recommended building-related conditions of consent.
• Undertake construction certificate assessments where required.
• Assess fire safety schedules and related documentation.
• Conduct site inspections as required.
• Provide technical advice to internal council teams and external stakeholders.
• Ensure assessments align with relevant legislation and the National Construction Code.

Skills

NSW Accredited Building Surveyor - Unc

Building surveying

Plan assessment

Communication skills

Job description

BUILDING SURVEYOR - UNRESTRICTED - NSW Accredited

Local Government | min 6-Month Assignment | Immediate Start

We are currently seeking an experienced NSW Accredited Building Surveyor - Unrestricted to join a local council team on an initial six-month assignment, with potential for extension.

This is a predominantly office-based position, with a minimum commitment of 21 hours per week for casual part-time work or the opportunity to work up to 40 hours per week.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Working within Council's building and development assessment environment, you will primarily be responsible for reviewing development application referrals from a building perspective, providing professional advice and preparing recommended conditions.

The role may also involve construction certificate assessments, fire safety schedule assessments and, where required, site inspections to assist with Council's resourcing requirements.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assess development application referrals for building compliance and provide professional advice
• Review more complex and larger-scale residential and commercial developments
• Prepare recommended building-related conditions of consent
• Undertake construction certificate assessments where required
• Assess fire safety schedules and associated documentation
• Conduct site inspections where required
• Provide technical advice to internal Council teams and external stakeholders
• Ensure assessments and recommendations are undertaken in accordance with relevant legislation, regulations and the National Construction Code

ABOUT YOU

To be considered for this position, you MUST hold current NSW Accredited Building Surveyor - Unrestricted accreditation.

This is a mandatory requirement. Candidates with restricted accreditation only will not be considered.

You will have:

• Current NSW Building Surveyor - Unrestricted accreditation (formerly A1 or A5)
• Demonstrated experience in building surveying and certification
• Experience assessing complex residential and commercial development applications
• Strong knowledge of the National Construction Code (NCC/BCA) and relevant NSW building legislation
• The ability to independently assess plans, documentation and building proposals
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• The ability to provide clear, practical and professional advice
• Previous local government experience would be highly regarded

THE ROLE

• Initial 6-month assignment
• Immediate start preferred
• Minimum 21 hours per week, up to 40 hours per week
• Council JG7.1 equivalent - $64.35 per hour + super
• Predominantly office-based
• Potential for site inspections as required

This is a highly specialised opportunity suited to an experienced Building Surveyor who holds unrestricted NSW accreditation and can confidently assess larger and more complex development applications.

Only candidates holding current NSW Accredited Building Surveyor - Unrestricted accreditation will be considered.