Trainee Health and Building Surveyor

Parkes Shire Council; Parkes; On-site; AUD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training support

Mentoring

38-hour week

4 weeks annual leave

Salary packaging

Wellbeing program

EAP

Superannuation 12%

Job summary

Parkes Shire Council invites applications for a Trainee Health and Building Surveyor. You will gain practical experience in building certification, health and building compliance within local government, working with the Planning and Environmental Department to assist with inspections, assessments and community enquiries.

The four-year traineeship includes coaching, mentoring and on-the-job training, culminating in a nationally recognised vocational qualification.

Qualifications

• Ability to gain practical experience in building certification and compliance.
• Willingness to participate in on-the-job training and mentoring.
• Eligibility to commence or continue study to gain relevant qualifications in building certification.

Responsibilities

• Assist with building inspections, development assessments and compliance activities.
• Respond to enquiries from applicants and the community.
• Support regulatory services within local government.

Skills

Motivated and willing to learn

Reliable, trustworthy and punctual

Flexible team player with good comms

Problem solving and self-initiative

Team environment collaboration

Good communication and time management

Genuine interest in the role

Education

NSW Driver's Licence (Provisional or Full)

SafeWork NSW White Card

Eligibility to commence/study building certification

Job description

As a Trainee Health and Building Surveyor, you will gain practical experience and develop skills in building certification, health and building compliance and regulatory services within local government.

Working alongside experienced professionals in Council’s Planning and Environmental Department, you will assist with building inspections, development assessments, compliance activities and responding to enquiries from applicants and the community.

This traineeship will run for a period of four (4) years and will include on the job training, coaching and mentoring from experienced professionals. At the end of the traineeship program you will attain a nationally recognised vocational qualification.

More information about the role can be found in Trainee Health and Building SurveyorPosition Description.

About the Opportunity

As a Trainee Health and Building Surveyor, you will gain practical experience and develop skills in building certification, health and building compliance and regulatory services within local government.

Working alongside experienced professionals in Council’s Planning and Environmental Department, you will assist with building inspections, development assessments, compliance activities and responding to enquiries from applicants and the community.

This traineeship will run for a period of four (4) years and will include on the job training, coaching and mentoring from experienced professionals. At the end of the traineeship program you will attain a nationally recognised vocational qualification.

More information about the role can be found in Trainee Health and Building SurveyorPosition Description.

About You

Parkes Shire Council are looking for these skills and qualities

• Motivated and willing to learn
• Reliable, trustworthy and punctual
• Flexible team player with good communication skills
• Ability to problem solve and use self-initiative
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Good communication, organisational and time management skills
• Have a genuine interest in the role for which you are applying

To be successful in this position you will need:

• NSW Provisional or Full Driver's Licence
• SafeWork NSW Construction Induction (White Card)
• Eligibility to commence (or already commenced) study to gain relevant qualifications in building certification.

Benefits

Council currently offers the following benefits to our Cadets, Apprentices and Trainees:

• 100% of training and study costs paid for by Council
• Dedicated support and mentoring from experienced professionals
• 38 hour working week an a fortnightly rostered day off (RDO)
• Four weeks Annual Leave per year
• Access to salary packaging optionsthrough Salary Packaging Australia (SPA)
• Wellness Programs and Health and Wellbeing initiatives
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Superannuation (currently at 12%)
• Relaxed regional lifestyle
• Work/Life balance
• And more!

About our Cadet, Apprentice and Trainee (CAT) Program 2026

Parkes Shire Council is offering cadetship, apprenticeship and traineeship opportunities for highly motivated and enthusiastic people looking to gain on-the-job experience and practical knowledge whilst working towards a nationally accredited qualification through a Registered Training Organisation.

The CAT Program provides you with the opportunity to gain on-the-job training, coaching and mentoring from experienced professionals, with all training and study costs paid for by Council.

About Parkes Shire Council

Since its establishment in January 1981, Parkes Shire Council has earned a reputation as an innovative, progressive organisation with a proven ability to deliver outstanding outcomes for our community. As a two-time winner of the AR Bluett Memorial Award - the state's oldest and most prestigious local government award - we take pride in our culture of continuous improvement and excellence.

Embracing a LEAN philosophy across our organisation and operations, we're constantly looking at how we can do things better in order to maximise the value we deliver. We are committed to developing and retaining a skilled, energetic and professional workforce to ensure that we continue to provide the best possible services, facilities and infrastructure to our community.

We strive to provide a flexible, safe and inclusive work environment for our people, and are proud to have achieved formal accreditation under ISO 45001, the internationally recognised standard in Occupational Health and Safety.

If you're seeking a challenging and rewarding career, a range of lifestyle benefits, and an opportunity to contribute to a high-performing organisation, then we're the right place for you.

For more information, please visit our website:www.parkes.nsw.gov.au