Senior Building Surveyor
Randwick City Council Administration Building, 30 Frances Street, Randwick, New South Wales, Australia
Req #494
Tuesday, 21 January 2025
Closing Date: 4 February 2025 11:59pm AEST
Status: Permanent full time (35 hours per week)
Salary: $115,676 to $133,027 per annum + 11% superannuation + leaseback vehicle or sustainability allowance
Randwick City Council is an innovative and progressive Council committed to serving our vibrant community on the eastern beaches of Sydney.
We are seeking a highly motivated, skilled and talented Building Surveyor, with excellent communication and interpersonal skills and a practical understanding of local government and planning, building related legislation and processes.
This is a permanent position within Council's Health Building & Regulatory Services department and City Planning Division.
About the Role:
Implement Council's regulatory building, compliance, fire safety and other regulatory functions and services
Investigate, action and resolve customer requests relating to a range of regulatory building and development compliance or fire safety matters
Assess various types of building-related applications and certificates and other matters and undertake inspections/assessments of buildings to ascertain compliance with relevant consents, approvals, certificates, legislation and the Building Code of Australia
Undertake complex building, planning and compliance-related investigations and implement appropriate regulatory actions
Assist in the implementation and operation of Council's regulatory programs including Council's fire safety upgrading, essential services and swimming pool barrier programs and services.
About you:
Tertiary qualifications and experience in building surveying, health and building, fire safety, structural engineering or related discipline
Registered under the NSW Fair Trading Registration Scheme for Building Certifiers (or eligible for Registration)
Demonstrated knowledge and experience in the role of a Building Surveyor (or similar position) and the regulatory, approvals and certification functions of Council and associated legislation
Strong customer focus
Demonstrated knowledge of the Building Code of Australia and Standards
Highly developed ability to communicate effectively with people at all levels and to establish and maintain interpersonal relationships
Ability to effectively communicate, negotiate outcomes, exercise professional judgement and develop practical, effective and accountable solutions to resolve complex and sensitive matters
Demonstrated Computer literacy skills
Class C motor vehicle licence
Further information:
View the position description online or contact Roman Wereszczynski, Manager Health Building & Regulatory Services on 9093 6947 during business hours if further information is required.
Employment in this position is subject to the successful completion of a Criminal History Check with a result of no relevant adverse findings.
Once you click 'Apply Now' you will be required to answer a series of screening questions.
Please draft your responses on a Word document so you can copy and paste them into your application.
Randwick City Council is an equal opportunity employer, and we value a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture.
We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people of all identities.
If you require support or have access requirements related to your application, contact Employee Experience on 9093 6850.