Senior Building Certifier

City-of-Gold-Coast; Gold Coast City; Hybrid; AUD 111,000 - 118,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

9-day fortnight

Hybrid/work from home options

Fitness Passport access

Counselling sessions

Nutritionist session

Job summary

The City of Gold Coast is seeking an experienced Senior Building Certifier to ensure designs and constructions comply with the Building Code of Australia and local regulations. You will lead certification services and guide staff through complex building legislation, liaising with architects, engineers and builders to resolve issues.

Responsibilities include audits, inspections and reporting, while promoting safety, quality and compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree or equivalent in Building Surveying/Inspection.
• QBCC Licensed Certifier Level 2 (Endorsed).
• Pool Safety Inspector Licence held.
• Driver Licence Class C (Unrestricted).
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Experience in applying Building Act and standards.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality certification services and lead interpretation of building legislation and standards.
• Provide professional advice to architects, engineers, builders and the community.
• Perform building audits and produce audit reports.
• Attend inspections and meetings as required.
• Lead safety-focused practices and manage stakeholder relationships.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Leadership and supervision

Project management

Analytical thinking

Stakeholder engagement

Safety leadership

Education

Bachelor of Building Surveying and Inspection

QBCC Licensed Building Certifier Level 2

Pool Safety Inspector Licence

Driver Licence Class C

Job description

• Salary: $111,401 to $117,924 plus Superannuation

An exciting and rare opportunity has become available for an experienced Senior Building Certifier to join our team. In this role, you will play a key part in ensuring the design and construction of buildings and structures comply with the Building Code of Australia, relevant legislation, regulations, and local laws.

As a trusted technical expert, you will provide professional advice and guidance to architects, engineers, builders, consultants, and the wider community on complex building certification matters, while contributing to the safe and sustainable development of our region.

About the role

As a Senior Building Certifier, you will be responsible for delivering high-quality certification services and providing leadership in the interpretation and application of building legislation and standards.

Your responsibilities and duties will include, but are not limited to:

• A demonstrated commitment to safety from both a leadership and personal perspective.
• Perform all the functions of a Building Certifier and local government Certifier as detailed in the Building Act 1975.
• The ability to demonstrate the Building Certification investigative skills and problem-solving skills.
• Maintaining a pragmatic and proactive approach when dealing with stakeholders both internal and external.
• Provide professional advice to both internal and external stake holders in relation to building certification and building related enquiries.
• Undertake building audits and produce audit building audit reports.
• Attend all required inspections and meetings.

We’re looking for people who have:

• Bachelor of Building Surveying and Inspection or equivalent knowledge
• QBCC Licensed Building Certifier Level 2 (Endorsed)
• Pool Safety Inspector Licence.
• Drivers Licence Class C Unrestricted.
• Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills, including consultation, negotiation, influencing, conflict resolution and stakeholder engagement.
• Demonstrated ability to manage projects, priorities and resources effectively while meeting deadlines and organisational objectives.
• Extensive experience providing specialist building certification advice and interpretation of relevant legislation, standards and building codes.
• Strong analytical, investigative and problem-solving capabilities, with the ability to develop innovative solutions and improve operational practices.
• Demonstrated leadership and supervisory experience, including mentoring staff, driving performance and establishing effective work practices.
• Sound understanding of certifier liability issues and knowledge of Council's officer protection and liability frameworks.
• A commitment to delivering high-quality customer service and building positive relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders.

Be part of shaping the Gold Coast’s future

The Gold Coast is inspired by lifestyle and driven by opportunity. We are the second largest Council in Australia.

We care about being the most flexible government organisation in Australia. We have a range of benefits to help you create the right balance:

• 9-day fortnight
• Flexible work arrangements to suit your lifestyle, including hybrid/work from home options, flexible working hours and locations
• Personal and professional development courses
• Access to 350+ fitness facilities through Fitness Passport
• 4 free confidential counselling sessions a year for you or an immediate family member
• 1 free nutritionist and financial advice session per year

We pride ourselves on our shared mission of being a high-performing, customer-focused organisation which delivers value-for-money services to the community.

Contact Person Sheree Whillans

Closing Date Thursday 12th November/11:59pm AEDT

Our selection process may include a one-way video interview via Criteria, a face-to-face or virtual interview via Microsoft Teams, reference checks via Xref and additional checks including police checks, employment history checks, qualification checks, pre-employment medical reviews and drug and alcohol testing.

We’re committed to creating a diverse workplace and inclusive culture. We take pride in people who align with our high-performance principles. We believe that the diverse makeup of our workforce reflects the community we serve. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences and identities, and encourage candidates to discuss any support or adjustments they may need throughout the recruitment process.