Senior Building Surveyor

City of Melbourne; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 121,000 - 136,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Parental and family leave

Wellbeing initiatives

Gym memberships discounts

Employee Assistance Program

Hybrid work arrangement

Flexible working arrangements

Job summary

City of Melbourne is seeking a Senior Building Surveyor to lead building compliance, enforcement, audits and inspections, ensuring actions align with the Building Act 1993 and council procedures. The role provides technical leadership to Building Control Officers and drives continuous improvement across processes and systems.

You will manage investigations, enforcement actions and occupancy/permitting activities, fostering strong relationships with internal teams and external authorities while

Qualifications

• Qualifications in Building Surveying and registration as a Building Practitioner in the category of Building Surveyor Unlimited.
• Experience in the appraisal of a variety of different buildings and structures.
• Ability to manage and provide directions in emergency situations.
• Proven ability to lead, develop and motivate a team.
• Highly developed interpersonal skills and proven written and oral communication skills, experience in drafting correspondence, analysing reports and making recommendations.
• Excellent networking skills and ability to foster collaborative working relationships.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate the delivery of building compliance, enforcement, audit, report and consent, permit and inspection functions.
• Provide technical leadership and day-to-day support to Building Control Officers, overseeing work quality and investigations.
• Manage and deliver key regulatory activities, including building investigations, enforcement actions, reports and permits.
• Drive continuous improvement through audit programs, performance reporting and record management.
• Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders, customers and external authorities.

Skills

Building Surveying

Leadership

Regulatory compliance

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Registration as Building Practitioner (Building Surveyor Unlimited)

Job description

An excellent opportunity for a highly skilled building professional who is passionate about regulatory compliance, public safety and delivering quality outcomes for the community.

$121,095 - $136,286 + Allowances up to ($22.5K) for Building Surveyor Unlimited (BSU), Building Inspector Unlimited (BIU) & Graduate Certificate in Performance Based Building & Fire Codes + 12% Super

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Senior Building Surveyor to play a key leadership role in delivering high-quality building compliance and regulatory services. Reporting to the Municipal Building Surveyor, you will provide expert technical guidance, support the Building Control team, and ensure enforcement, audit, permit and inspection activities are conducted in accordance with the Building Act 1993 and Council procedures.

As a subject matter expert, you will oversee proactive audits, permits, compliance investigations, inspections, enforcement activities and prosecution support, while contributing to continuous improvement of systems, processes and team capability.

A Little More About the Role

Lead and coordinate the delivery of building compliance, enforcement, audit, report and consent, permit and inspection functions, ensuring services are delivered in line with legislative requirements, Council standards and performance targets.

Provide technical leadership and day-to-day support to Building Control Officers, overseeing work quality, workload distribution, investigations, approvals, audits and complex building matters.

Manage and deliver key regulatory activities, including building investigations, enforcement actions, report and consents, Occupancy Permits for Places of Public Entertainment (POPE), Temporary Occupancy Permits and major event-related building approvals.

Drive continuous improvement through the development and implementation of audit programs, performance reporting, record management systems and best-practice processes that support effective service delivery.

Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders, customers and external authorities, providing expert advice, fostering excellent customer service and contributing to the successful management of building emergencies and public safety matters.

To view full position description, please see attached document on job application page in “Position Information”.

What You Will Bring to the Role

All CoM employees will demonstrate an ability to articulate and demonstrate benefits of positive culture and values. In addition, the position will require:

Qualifications in Building Surveying and registration as a Building Practitioner in the category of Building Surveyor Unlimited.

Experience in the appraisal of a variety of different buildings and structures.

Ability to manage and provide directions in emergency situations.

Proven ability to lead, develop and motivate a team.

Highly developed interpersonal skills and proven written and oral communication skills, experience in drafting correspondence, analysing reports and making recommendations.

Excellent networking skills and ability to foster collaborative working relationships.

About City of Melbourne

Located on the traditional lands of the Bunurong Boon Wurrung and Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung peoples of the Kulin Nation, Melbourne is globally recognised as one of the most liveable, diverse, and dynamic cities.

At theheartof it all is theCity of Melbourne– a passionate, purpose-driven organisation where your work truly matters. As part ofTeam Melbourne, you’ll help deliver what’s most important to the people who live, work, study, visit and invest in our great city.

We’re proud champions of diversity, committed to continuous improvement, and driven by a shared vision for a vibrant and sustainable future.

This is more than just a role – it’s your chance tomake a real impact, contribute to something bigger, and shape Melbourne’s future alongside a collaborative and forward-thinking team.

What we can offer you at City of Melbourne

Industry-leading parental and family leave – benefit from generous paid parental leave for primary and secondary carers, gender-neutral policies, surrogacy support, and a range of leave options to support you through every stage of life.

A strong commitment to health, wellbeing and inclusion – access wellbeing initiatives, discounted aquatic and gym memberships, an Employee Assistance Program, and a workplace culture that prioritises psychological safety, diversity and belonging.

Competitive rewards and financial benefits – including 17.5% annual leave loading, a discounted annual Myki pass, and access to a broad range of corporate discounts across insurance, banking, technology, health, retail, entertainment and more.

Career growth and meaningful impact – work alongside talented professionals on city-shaping initiatives that make a lasting difference to Melbourne while building your leadership capability and professional expertise.

Flexibility that works for you – enjoy flexible working arrangements including hybrid work, flexible hours, accrued days off, time-in-lieu options, and part-time or job-share opportunities to support a healthy work-life balance.

We are a child safe organisation.The City of Melbourne has a zero tolerance for child abuse. All employees undergo thorough safety screening, including a Police Check and, for most roles, a Working with Children Check.

Need more info?

For further information about the position please refer to the position description below or contact Anita Dorfer-Mehanic via email: ***************@melbourne.vic.gov.au

Inclusion matters

We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from all cultural and linguistic backgrounds, people with disabilities, LGBTIQA+ individuals, and people of all ages and faith backgrounds.

We provide reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process to support all applicants. If you require any adjustments, please let us know via the application prompts or inform our Careers team if you’re contacted for an interview.