Senior Building Certifier: Lead Complex Assessments

Private Certifiers Australia; Northern Beaches Council; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Private Certifiers Australia in Brookvale NSW is seeking a Building Certifier to lead complex assessments, issue CDCs and CCs, and perform critical stage inspections across residential, commercial, and multi-unit developments.

You will provide NCC/BCA guidance, coordinate with councils and project teams, and mentor junior staff, leveraging your NSW registration and local planning knowledge to ensure strict compliance with EP&A Act and standards.

Qualifications

• Current registration with NSW Fair Trading as a Building Certifier – Class 1 (Restricted A2) is essential.
• Minimum 3+ years of experience operating as a registered certifier in NSW (private sector preferred).
• Comprehensive understanding of the NCC/BCA, NSW Planning Legislation, and local government planning policies.
• Current, full NSW Driver's License.

Responsibilities

• Assess and determine Complying Development Certificates (CDC), Construction Certificates (CC), and Occupation Certificates (OC).
• Conduct critical stage inspections and site audits for residential, commercial, and multi-unit developments.
• Provide technical advice on the National Construction Code (NCC / BCA), Environmental Planning and Assessment Act (EP&A Act), and relevant Australian Standards.
• Liaise with local councils, architects, engineers, builders, and project managers to resolve compliance issues smoothly.
• Mentor and assist junior building certifiers and support staff within the office.

Skills

Exceptional communication

Negotiation skills

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Job description

Private Certifiers Australia in Brookvale NSW is seeking a Building Certifier to lead complex assessments, issue CDCs and CCs, and perform critical stage inspections across residential, commercial, and multi-unit developments.

You will provide NCC/BCA guidance, coordinate with councils and project teams, and mentor junior staff, leveraging your NSW registration and local planning knowledge to ensure strict compliance with EP&A Act and standards.