Statutory Building Inspector

Wyndham City Council; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 94,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Wyndham City Council in Melbourne is seeking a Statutory Building Inspector to join the Building Services team. You will conduct site inspections, investigate building-related matters and enforce compliance with relevant acts and regulations across the municipality.

The role requires travel across the Wyndham area, plus occasional after-hours work, and involves preparing inspection reports, issuing notices and supporting enforcement proceedings as needed.

Qualifications

• A degree or diploma in Building Surveying with relevant experience, or equivalent substantial experience.
• Registration as Building Practitioner – Building Inspector Limited (IN-L) or Unlimited (IN-U).
• Knowledge of the Building Act 1993, Building Regulations 2018, Building Code of Australia and relevant Australian Standards.
• Sound understanding of building compliance and regulatory enforcement.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for dealing with stakeholders.
• Experience conducting building inspections relating to essential safety measures and pool barriers (desirable).
• Computer skills and a current Victorian driver’s licence.

Responsibilities

• Conduct site inspections relating to essential safety measures, illegal and non‑compliant buildings, swimming pool barriers and temporary structures.
• Investigate building compliance issues and prepare inspection reports and correspondence.
• Issue Building Notices, Building Orders and infringement notices where required.
• Provide advice on building legislation and compliance to property owners, builders and occupiers.
• Liaise with internal Council departments and external stakeholders to resolve matters.
• Assist with enforcement proceedings, including compiling evidence and attending court when required.

Skills

Building inspections

Communication skills

Regulatory enforcement

Education

Degree or Diploma in Building Surveying

Registration as Building Practitioner – IN-L or IN-U

Job description

Employment type: Full time, Permanent
Hours per week: 38
Remuneration: Band 6 salary from $104,133.36 per annum plus superannuation and a fortnightly RDO
Location: This role may be required to work across multiple locations throughout the Wyndham Municipality

About the role

As a member of Wyndham City Council’s Building Services team, the Statutory Building Inspector plays an important role in maintaining building safety, compliance and community standards across the municipality.

You will undertake site inspections, investigate building-related matters and enforce compliance with the Building Act 1993, Building Regulations 2018 and relevant Council policies. The role covers a range of matters including essential safety measures, illegal and non‑compliant buildings, swimming pool barriers, applications for Council Consent and Report, Places of Public Entertainment and temporary structures.

Working closely with other Council departments, property owners, builders and occupiers, you will provide practical advice on building compliance, identify issues and determine appropriate actions to achieve satisfactory outcomes. You will also prepare inspection reports, issue Building Notices and Orders and assist with enforcement proceedings where required.

This is a hands‑on role combining site inspections, regulatory enforcement, customer service and technical building knowledge. You will need to confidently manage your workload, communicate compliance requirements and work with a range of stakeholders to achieve safe and compliant building outcomes.

The position involves travel across the Wyndham municipality, with occasional after‑hours, weekend and public holiday work as required.

What your day will look like

• Conduct site inspections relating to essential safety measures, illegal and non‑compliant buildings, swimming pool barriers and temporary structures.
• Investigate building compliance issues and prepare detailed inspection reports and correspondence.
• Issue Building Notices, Building Orders and infringement notices where required.
• Provide advice and guidance to property owners, builders and occupiers on building legislation and compliance requirements.
• Liaise with internal Council departments and external stakeholders to resolve building-related matters.
• Assist with enforcement proceedings, including compiling evidence and attending court when required.

What you will bring

• A degree or diploma in Building Surveying with relevant experience, or equivalent substantial experience in a relevant specialist field.
• Registration as a Building Practitioner – Building Inspector Limited (IN‑L) or Unlimited (IN‑U).
• Demonstrated knowledge of the Building Act 1993, Building Regulations 2018, Building Code of Australia and relevant Australian Standards.
• Sound understanding of building compliance, regulatory enforcement, construction practices and building terminology.
• Well‑developed written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to manage challenging customer interactions.
• Demonstrated experience conducting building inspections, particularly relating to essential safety measures and swimming pool barriers (desirable).
• Well‑developed computer skills and a current Victorian driver’s licence.

If you progress past the interview stage, you may be required to complete pre‑employment screening, which may include police checks, a medical, qualification verification, and an Australian work rights check.

Why join Wyndham

We are one of Australia’s fastest growing and most diverse cities.

By 2040, we will have more than 500,000 residents and our people are hard at work designing the precincts, building the infrastructure, developing the policies and delivering the programs that will ensure the City is prepared.

Look at our job opportunities and you may be surprised at what you discover: a future‑focused culture, a sense of purpose and possibility, and real opportunities to strengthen our diverse community. It all adds up to make Wyndham City a great place to belong.

Our people are our most valued asset. We are focused on building a culture that empowers every person to do their best work. Flexibility is built right into our DNA and we are committed to cultivating an inclusive workplace that celebrates a diverse workforce.

Applications close at 11:59PM on Sunday, 22 November 2026.

If you have further role‑specific questions, please contact Philip Wilson, Coordinator Building Services Municipal Building Surveyor on 0427 293 ***

Wyndham City Council is committed to providing a recruitment experience that is fair, inclusive, and accessible. If you have specific accessibility needs or general recruitment enquiries, please contact our Careers team via *******@wyndham.vic.gov.au or 03 9394 6***.

Current Wyndham employees who accept a permanent or temporary role of 12 months or more must relinquish any existing casual position with Council, regardless of whether the new role is full‑time or part‑time. Additionally, employees cannot be absent from their substantive position for more than 24 months. If this occurs, they may be required to relinquish or return to their substantive role.

Child Safe Organisation

Wyndham City Council has zero tolerance to any form of child abuse and is committed to the safety, wellbeing and empowerment of children. We create and maintain a child safe organisation which is embedded in the everyday thinking and practice of all employees, volunteers and contractors. Additionally, we are committed to fostering a culture of safety within the Council, which includes the inclusion and empowerment of Aboriginal children, their families, and communities. Our recruitment practices reflect this.

Diversity and Inclusion

At Wyndham City Council we value workforce diversity and inclusion and embrace individual uniqueness. We value diverse life experiences and the perspectives of our people, while providing high‑quality services to all members of our community, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, religion, cultural background, disability, or sexuality.

Wyndham has one of the largest Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities in the Western Region, with a rich and diverse history. We are committed to providing positive employment opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and welcome applications from candidates of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background. To read more about Wyndham City’s Innovate Reconciliation Action Plan, pleasevisitourwebsite.