Student Building Surveyor

City of Kingston; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 45,709,000 - 64,747,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work options – average 2 days W

Flexible work options including remote

Learning and development opportunities

Purchase leave options

Study/development assistance

Discounted gym memberships

16 weeks paid parental leave

Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)

Close to public transport

Free onsite parking

Job summary

City of Kingston is offering a 12-month fixed-term, part-time role in Melbourne, designed for students studying Building Surveying. You’ll support the Municipal Building Team with queries, permits, and records while gaining practical, regulatory exposure in a friendly, collaborative environment.

The position emphasizes customer service, problem-solving, and teamwork, with hybrid work options and opportunities to develop technical skills in a real council setting.

Qualifications

• Student in a tertiary Building Surveying course or similar discipline.
• Some work experience in a professional environment preferred but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Engage with Council departments, authorities, and the public to resolve building-related queries and issues.
• Provide basic technical advice and timely correspondence on building matters to staff and the public.
• Support a cohesive Municipal Building Surveyor team to ensure consistent service delivery.
• Assist with finalising building permits and address complaints to ensure compliance with building standards.
• Maintain accurate Council records for building permits and associated contractual work.

Education

Building Surveying student

Job description

• Kickstart your career in building surveying and gain hands on experience in a supportive team
• Flexible working options available
• 12-month fixed-term opportunity | Part-time 22.8 hours per week

About the role

Join our Municipal Building Team and gain valuable exposure to building regulations, customer service, and council operations. This role is perfect for a student looking to apply their studies in a real-world setting.

Key Responsibilities

Reporting to the Municipal Building Surveyor and Deputy Municipal Building Surveyor, your role will

• Engage with Council departments, authorities, and the public to resolve building-related queries and issues.
• Provide basic technical advice and timely correspondence on building matters to staff and members of the public.
• Support and contribute to an effective, cohesive Municipal Building Surveyor team to ensure consistent service delivery.
• Assist with finalising building permits and address complaints to ensure compliance with building standards.
• Maintain accurate Council records for building permits and associated contractual work.

What you’ll gain:

• Practical experience aligned with the Building Act 1993 and Building Regulations 2018
• Exposure to a collaborative and customer-focused work environment
• Opportunities to develop communication, problem-solving, and technical skills

This is a role that will take you to the next level in your career and provide you with opportunities to contribute to the effectiveness of the department.

About you

• You are a student currently studying a tertiary Building Surveying course or a similar discipline
• Some work experience working in a professional environment is preferred, but not essential

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 contactPeter Dimitrakopoulos, Deputy Municipal Building Surveyor on***************@kingston.vic.gov.au

To be considered for this role, applicants must have the legal right to work in Australia.

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?

At Kingston Council, we believe in fostering an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued. We support diversity and encourage applications from persons of all backgrounds. Here are some reasons why you might love working with us:

• Hybrid work options – average 2 days working from home (or pro rata)
• Flexible Work Options, including remote and work flexible work hours
• Learning and development opportunities through professional development programs
• 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.