Senior Building Compliance Officer: Inspections & Enforcement

Council Jobs; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 101,000 - 114,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Parental leave

Health & wellbeing programs

Career development

Flexible work

Job summary

City of Melbourne is seeking a Senior Building Control Officer to lead inspections and enforcement activities across the municipality. You will audit applications, provide compliance guidance, and support the Municipal Building Surveyor in delivering safe, compliant buildings.

The role requires registration as a Building Practitioner in the appropriate category and strong knowledge of Building Act requirements. An on-call component and collaborative team work are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience resolving disputes and providing guidance to residents, builders and internal stakeholders.
• Knowledge of building legislation, permits, performance solutions and Place of Public Entertainment permits.
• Experience auditing and inspecting multi-storey, heritage or older buildings.

Responsibilities

• Conduct building inspections, audits, investigations and compliance activities to ensure buildings meet legislative and regulatory requirements.
• Assess a range of building applications and documentation, including permits, dispensations, performance solutions and Place of Public Entertainment permits.
• Undertake enforcement activities under the Building Act, supporting safe and compliant building outcomes across the municipality.
• Provide expert advice and guidance to residents, builders, developers and internal stakeholders on building legislation and compliance matters.
• Contribute to a high-performing Building Control team by driving continuous improvement, maintaining accurate records and participating in the 24/7 on-call service.

Skills

Building compliance expertise

Education

Building Surveying qualifications with Building Practitioner registration (Limited)

Job description

City of Melbourne is seeking a Senior Building Control Officer to lead inspections and enforcement activities across the municipality. You will audit applications, provide compliance guidance, and support the Municipal Building Surveyor in delivering safe, compliant buildings.

The role requires registration as a Building Practitioner in the appropriate category and strong knowledge of Building Act requirements. An on-call component and collaborative team work are essential.