Regulatory Building Inspector - Compliance & Safety (Travel)

Wyndham City Council; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 94,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Wyndham City Council in Melbourne is seeking a Statutory Building Inspector to join the Building Services team. You will conduct site inspections, investigate building-related matters and enforce compliance with relevant acts and regulations across the municipality.

The role requires travel across the Wyndham area, plus occasional after-hours work, and involves preparing inspection reports, issuing notices and supporting enforcement proceedings as needed.

Qualifications

• A degree or diploma in Building Surveying with relevant experience, or equivalent substantial experience.
• Registration as Building Practitioner – Building Inspector Limited (IN-L) or Unlimited (IN-U).
• Knowledge of the Building Act 1993, Building Regulations 2018, Building Code of Australia and relevant Australian Standards.
• Sound understanding of building compliance and regulatory enforcement.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for dealing with stakeholders.
• Experience conducting building inspections relating to essential safety measures and pool barriers (desirable).
• Computer skills and a current Victorian driver’s licence.

Responsibilities

• Conduct site inspections relating to essential safety measures, illegal and non‑compliant buildings, swimming pool barriers and temporary structures.
• Investigate building compliance issues and prepare inspection reports and correspondence.
• Issue Building Notices, Building Orders and infringement notices where required.
• Provide advice on building legislation and compliance to property owners, builders and occupiers.
• Liaise with internal Council departments and external stakeholders to resolve matters.
• Assist with enforcement proceedings, including compiling evidence and attending court when required.

Skills

Building inspections

Communication skills

Regulatory enforcement

Education

Degree or Diploma in Building Surveying

Registration as Building Practitioner – IN-L or IN-U

Job description

Wyndham City Council in Melbourne is seeking a Statutory Building Inspector to join the Building Services team. You will conduct site inspections, investigate building-related matters and enforce compliance with relevant acts and regulations across the municipality.

The role requires travel across the Wyndham area, plus occasional after-hours work, and involves preparing inspection reports, issuing notices and supporting enforcement proceedings as needed.