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About the Role

Help shape a safer, more sustainable Canterbury-Bankstown by assessing applications, carrying out inspections, providing expert advice, and making informed decisions that contribute to quality development outcomes for our growing community.

Responsibilities

• Assessing building certification and development applications in accordance with legislative and Council requirements.
• Undertaking critical stage and other required inspections.
• Assisting with the certification of building works and ensuring compliance with relevant legislation and standards.
• Providing expert advice to residents, applicants, builders and industry professionals on building and certification matters.
• Managing a varied workload while delivering services within established timeframes and service standards.
• Investigating and resolving building-related matters in a timely and professional manner.
• Working closely with colleagues across the Development Unit to deliver quality outcomes for the community.
• Contributing to continuous improvement initiatives that enhance service delivery and team performance.

Requirements

• Tertiary qualifications in Building Surveying (or equivalent).
• Registration as a Building Surveyor – Restricted (Class 1 and 10 Buildings).
• Current Class C Driver's Licence.
• Demonstrated experience in building surveying, including certification, compliance and assessment activities.
• Strong knowledge of relevant legislation, including the Local Government Act, Environmental Planning and Assessment Act, Building and Development Certifiers Act, Swimming Pools Act and the National Construction Code (NCC).
• Well-developed investigative, analytical and decision-making skills.
• Exceptional communication, stakeholder engagement, conflict resolution and negotiation skills.
• The ability to build positive relationships and deliver outstanding customer service in a fast-paced environment.
• Successful applicants may be required to undertake a Criminal History Check, Medical and/or Working with Children Check.
• Applicants must hold Australian citizenship, permanent residency, or a valid visa with unrestricted working rights.

Skills

• Building Surveying
• Certification
• Compliance
• Assessment
• Local Government Act
• Environmental Planning and Assessment Act
• Building and Development Certifiers Act
• Swimming Pools Act
• National Construction Code (NCC)
• Investigative skills
• Analytical skills
• Decision-making skills
• Communication skills
• Stakeholder engagement skills
• Conflict resolution skills
• Negotiation skills
• Relationship building
• Customer service

Location

• Canterbury-Bankstown

Work Type

• Permanent Full-time

Experience Level

• Experienced

Education Level

• Tertiary qualifications in Building Surveying (or equivalent)

Salary/Compensations

• $93,583 (Grade G, Step 1) + 12% super

Benefits

• An Attractive Remuneration Package.
• Accrued Time Off program.
• Local Government conditions such as long service leave after 5 years, annual salary increases and generous parental leave options.
• Contribute to making a positive impact on our community.
• Investment in professional growth, fostering continuous learning and development opportunities.
• Access to employee Health and Wellbeing Programs.

About the Company

• The City of Canterbury Bankstown is one of the largest Councils in NSW with one of the most culturally, socially and economically diverse communities in Sydney. We deliver 28 key services such as childcare, waste collection, parks maintenance, libraries, community facilities and aquatic centres to more than 385,000 residents.

Equal Opportunity

• CBCity is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, including people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, the LGBTQIA+ community and people from culturally diverse backgrounds.