Student Building Surveyor

City of Kingston Careers; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 76,000 - 81,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work options

Flexible Work Options

Learning and development opportunities

Study/development assistance

Discounted gym memberships

16 weeks paid parental leave

Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)

Job summary

City of Kingston is seeking a motivated Building Surveyor student to support the Municipal Building Team in Cheltenham, Melbourne. The role is a 12-month fixed-term, part-time position at 22.8 hours per week with hybrid work options, offering exposure to building regulations, customer service, and council operations while applying your studies in a real-world setting.

Ideal candidates are currently studying Building Surveying or a related field, with some professional experience preferred.

Qualifications

• You are a student currently studying a tertiary Building Surveying course or a similar discipline

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 members of the public.
• Support and contribute to an effective 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.

Job description

Job Task Analysis - Building Surveyor

• 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
• $76,383 - $81,228 per annum plus superannuation
• Location: Cheltenham officer

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
• We show care and respect
• We take pride in our work
• 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 [e-mail]

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 [e-mail]

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?

• 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
• Career development opportunities
• Study/development assistance
• Discounted gym memberships
• 16 weeks paid parental leave for both primary and partner carers
• Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)
• Social club events
• 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.