Senior Building Surveyor

Cambelltown City Council; Campbelltown; On-site; AUD 127,000 - 138,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Leaseback vehicle

Mobile phone

Flexible working arrangements

Generous leave provisions

Fortnightly pay

Staff car park

Discounted gym membership and fitness

Job summary

Campbelltown City Council in Victoria is seeking a Senior Building Surveyor to lead the efficient determination of planning and building applications and to provide guidance to internal and external customers. This permanent full-time role offers 35 hours per week, a lease-back vehicle, and generous leave provisions.

The successful candidate will have tertiary qualifications in building surveying, White Card, a current Class C licence, and strong knowledge of relevant legislation to support

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in building surveying with registration restricted (class 1 and 10 buildings).
• White Card (General Construction Induction Training) and a current Class C driver’s licence.
• Sound knowledge of development and building control legislation including the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979, Local Government Act 1993 and Building Code of Australia.
• Ability to manage a large workload with competing priorities in planning and building applications.
• Ability to apply a risk-based approach in recommending and determining planning and building applications.
• Knowledge of Work Health and Safety principles.
• Commitment to values of respect, integrity, teamwork, trust and optimism.

Education

Tertiary qualifications in building surveying with registration restricted (class 1 and 10 buildings) under the Building and Development Certifiers Act 2018

Job description

Senior Building Surveyor

• Permanent full-time, 35 hours per week
• Lease Back Vehicle
• Generous leave and flexible working arrangements
• Salary from $127,105.97 - $137,584.01 per annum + 12% Superannuation

About us:

Our staff and community are at the core of what we do, looking for ways to work together and support each other. We have worked hard to change our approach to customer service including how we assess and determine applications and can now boast about our achievements. Naturally welcoming, we share good-natured humour and positivity. You are invited to join our successful team.

About the role:

We are seeking an experienced Senior Building Surveyor to join Campbelltown Council during a period of growth and expansion. The purpose of this position is to actively promote the growth of the local government area by the efficient determination of planning and building applications provide advice to both internal and external customers.

The successful candidate will demonstrate the following key skills and attributes:

• Tertiary qualifications in building surveying with a minimum registration of building surveyor restricted (class 1 and 10 buildings) under the Building and Development Certifiers Act 2018.
• General Construction Induction Training Card (White Card) and current class C driver’s licence.
• Sound knowledge of legislation relating to development and building control, with particular regard to the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 and Regulations, the Local Government Act 1993 and Regulations and the Building Code of Australia.
• Demonstrated ability to manage a large workload including planning and building applications, where there are competing priorities.
• Demonstrated ability to apply a risk-based approach in recommending and determining planning and building applications.
• Knowledge of Work Health and Safety principles.
• Commitment to living our values of respect, integrity, teamwork, trust and optimism. It is through respect, integrity and teamwork that we build trust and create optimism for Campbelltown’s future.

As a member of our friendly and passionate team, you’ll receive the following benefits:

• Leaseback vehicle
• Mobile phone
• Flexible working arrangements
• Generous leave provisions
• Fortnightly pay
• Staff car park
• Discounted gym membership and fitness passport available

Key contact: For further information please contact Peter Barsoom, Coordinator Building Certification on *********.

Applications close: Midnight, Sunday 27 September.

Campbelltown City Council is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and values the unique contributions of all people. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and people with a disability are encouraged to apply.

Council also recognises the skills and attributes of veterans and welcomes applications from ex-service personnel.

We are committed to acting in the best interest of the children in our community. We believe children have the right to be safe, listened to and respected. We have zero tolerance for child abuse and will take allegations very seriously, responding quickly and consistently in line with our policies and procedures. We aim to provide a safe space for all children, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children, children from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, children who identify as LGBTIQA+, and children with disability.