Senior Building Surveyor: Compliance & Fire Safety, Hybrid

Public Sector People; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 124,000 - 142,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Leaseback vehicle

Sustainability allowance

Nine-day fortnight option

Hybrid working

Job summary

Randwick City Council in Sydney is seeking a registered Building Surveyor to join its Building Certification and Fire Safety team. This senior technical role offers broad exposure across building compliance, certification, fire safety and essential services within one of Sydney’s most diverse coastal communities.

You will work with experienced Building Surveyors and Essential Services Officers, assessing building matters, conducting inspections and helping property owners achieve safe and

Qualifications

• Current registration as a Building Surveyor or Certifier in NSW.
• Experience applying the NCC/BCA and relevant NSW legislation.
• Exposure to Classes 2–9 buildings and complex fire-safety matters.
• Ability to manage investigations, inspections and regulatory action.
• Strong technical research skills and professional judgement.
• Confidence handling sensitive customer matters.
• Commitment to compliant outcomes and ongoing registration development.

Responsibilities

• Assess and investigate complex building and fire-safety matters.
• Support Council’s Essential Services and Fire Safety Program.
• Review fire-safety schedules and Annual Fire Safety Statements.
• Undertake inspections and assess compliance across Classes 2–9 buildings.
• Recommend appropriate building and fire-safety upgrades.
• Prepare and issue notices, orders, directions and regulatory correspondence.
• Interpret and apply the NCC/BCA, NSW legislation and relevant Australian Standards.
• Provide technical advice to colleagues, property owners and other stakeholders.
• Help resolve sensitive compliance matters through clear communication and practical solutions.
• Contribute to broader certification and regulatory work as Council continues to develop its capability.

Skills

NSW Registration

NCC/BCA experience

Fire safety expertise

Investigations & inspections

Technical research

Customer communication

Judgement & compliance

Job description

Randwick City Council in Sydney is seeking a registered Building Surveyor to join its Building Certification and Fire Safety team. This senior technical role offers broad exposure across building compliance, certification, fire safety and essential services within one of Sydney’s most diverse coastal communities.

You will work with experienced Building Surveyors and Essential Services Officers, assessing building matters, conducting inspections and helping property owners achieve safe and