Senior Building Surveyor

City of Kingston; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Learning and development opportunities

Study/development assistance

Salary packaging

Free onsite parking

Accrued day off every four weeks

Parental leave benefits

Job summary

The City of Kingston is seeking a Senior Building Surveyor to provide senior technical and statutory expertise for building surveying services in line with the Building Act and related legislation. You will support the Deputy Municipal Building Surveyor, guide staff, and ensure compliant, timely decision‑making across the department.

You will oversee a dedicated team, contribute to service planning, and mentor staff while representing the Council in regulatory settings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Building Surveying (or equivalent) and practicing Building Surveyor experience.
• Registration as a building practitioner in the Building Surveyor category with the Victorian Building Authority.
• Knowledge of Building Act, Building Regulations, Australian Standards and related legislation.
• Experience providing technical oversight, mentoring, or supervision within a statutory or regulatory environment.
• Ability to assess complex matters, apply regulatory requirements, and make sound, defensible regulatory decisions.
• Clear written and verbal communication for statutory documentation, technical advices, and public enquiries.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and deliver statutory building surveying services in accordance with legislative, regulatory, and Council requirements
• Assess and issue building permits, conduct inspections, and issue occupancy permits and certificates
• Investigate unauthorised or non‑compliant building works and support notices and orders under the Building Act
• Provide specialist statutory and technical advice to Council staff, practitioners, applicants, and the public
• Provide day‑to‑day guidance, mentoring, and oversight to team members to ensure consistent legislation application
• Contribute to service planning, process improvement, and development of operational practices
• Participate in an after‑hours on‑call roster as required
• Represent Council in statutory, regulatory, and professional settings

Skills

Regulatory knowledge

Mentoring experience

Communication skills

Decision making

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Building Surveying

Job description

Physical Health Assessment - Building Surveyor

• Oversee a dedicated team, drive innovation, and make a lasting impact on building safety and customer satisfaction.
• Full-time permanent position that offers opportunities for professional development and career growth
• Competitive salary with superannuation, commensurate with your experience

Why join our team

At Kingston, your work contributes directly to community safety, development, and compliance with statutory building requirements. You will work in a professional local government environment with clear governance, established systems, and access to development opportunities that support capability growth over time.

You’ll be joining a highly collaborative team with a genuinely positive and supportive, culture that works closely to deliver consistent outcomes and shared success.

This role provides opportunities to grow your career, along with the chance to lead, mentor, and share your knowledge and experience across all levels of the department, supporting capability development and a high‑performing team environment.

About the role:

The Senior Building Surveyor provides senior technical and statutory expertise to support the delivery of building surveying services in accordance with the Building Act, Building Regulations, and related legislation.

The role supports the Deputy Municipal Building Surveyor by contributing to operational delivery, providing technical oversight, and ensuring consistent, compliant, and timely decision‑making. The position also includes responsibility for guiding and supporting staff to ensure building services are delivered efficiently and in line with legislative and service standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate and deliver statutory building surveying services in accordance with legislative, regulatory, and Council requirements
• Assess and issue building permits, conduct mandatory inspections, and issue occupancy permits and certificates of final inspection
• Investigate and inspect unauthorised or non‑compliant building works and support the administration of building notices and orders under the Building Act
• Provide specialist statutory and technical advice to Council staff, registered practitioners, applicants, and members of the public
• Provide day‑to‑day guidance, mentoring, and oversight to team members to support consistent application of legislation and procedures
• Contribute to service planning, process improvement, and the development of operational practices within Building Services
• Participate in an after‑hours on‑call roster in accordance with operational requirements
• Represent Council in statutory, regulatory, and professional settings as required

Essential skills, knowledge and experience

To perform this role effectively, you will need:

• A Bachelor’s degree in Building Surveying (or equivalent) and demonstrated experience working as a practicing Building Surveyor
• Registration as a building practitioner in the category of Building Surveyor with the Victorian Building Authority
• Demonstrated knowledge and application of the Building Act, Building Regulations, Australian Standards, and related legislation
• Experience providing technical oversight, mentoring, or supervision within a statutory or regulatory environment
• The ability to assess complex matters, apply legislative requirements, and make sound, defensible regulatory decisionsThe ability to manage multiple statutory tasks and prioritisations while maintaining accuracy, compliance, and appropriate records
• Clear written and verbal communication skills suitable for statutory documentation, technical advices, and public enquiries

The right candidate will be able to demonstrate the City of Kingston’s values of

We make a difference ǀ We show care and respect ǀ We take pride in our work ǀ We are better together

Don’t meet every single requirement for this role? At Kingston Council, we recognise that different experiences make for great community outcomes. If you are excited about this role, but your experience doesn’t perfectly align to the criteria we encourage you to submit your application.

Enquiries

For any inquiries about the position, please contact Peter Dimitrakopoulos, Deputy Municipal Building Surveyor on ***************@kingston.vic.gov.au

To be eligible to apply for this position you must have an appropriate Australian or New Zealand work visa.

For any reasonable adjustments or access needs during the application or interview process, please contact the Hiring Manager or email us at ***************@kingston.vic.gov.au

About Kingston

Kingston Council’s collective focus is on delivering exceptional service that achieves our vision and meets community expectations.

We are an inclusive, resilient community with a thriving economy, where we all share a safe, sustainable environment. The City of Kingston is south‑east of Melbourne and is approximately 20km from Melbourne's CBD. We employ over 1,600 people in a diverse range of roles including engineering, customer service, administration, finance, family, youth and children's services, sport and recreation, health, parks and gardens, planning, arts and management.

Why you’ll love working for us!

• Yearly payment of annual leave loading at 17.5% of base salary (not inclusive of casual, sessional staff or SO positions)
• Learning and development opportunities through professional development programs
• Access to accrued day off every four weeks (Full time employees only)
• Salary Packaging
• Purchase leave options
• Study/development assistance
• Discounted gym memberships
• 16 weeks paid parental leave for both primary and partner carers
• Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)
• Close to Public transport
• Free Onsite parking

For further information visit our website Join our team - City of Kingston

Kingston City Council is an equal opportunity employer, committed to reconciliation and being a child safe organisation.

We are dedicated to attracting, retaining, and developing people of all genders, ethnicities, sexual orientations, abilities, and ages.

Applications are encouraged from all sectors of the community, and we strongly encourage applications from the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community. We support adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process, as well as during employment.