About the role
As a key leader, you will spearhead the Building Services team dedicated to ensuring community safety. You'll provide strong guidance and foster a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement.
The Municipal Building Surveyor is responsible for fulfilling statutory obligations under relevant acts, including overseeing compliance enforcement and ensuring timely reporting.
* Fulfil all statutory responsibilities whilst ensuring compliance with policies and delegations.
* Lead and modernise technical functions, promoting innovative service delivery.
* Oversee statutory reporting obligations and represent in legal proceedings to protect community amenity and safety.
* Develop and implement an Essential Safety Measures audit program.
* Ensure compliance with the VBA Code of Conduct for Building Surveyors.
* Mentor and support technical staff by providing leadership, expertise, and professional judgement.
* Participate in the emergency on-call roster as required.
* Co-lead the Building Services Unit to foster a high-performing culture and provide expert advice.
Required Skills and Qualifications
To be successful, you will be a Registered Building Surveyor (Unlimited) with strong interpretive skills and knowledge of building legislation.
* Proven experience in a supervisory or leadership role.
* Demonstrated success in delivering innovative services.
* Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build networks and manage complex relationships.
* Experience in developing creative solutions.
* Excellent time management skills, with the ability to prioritise tasks and manage competing demands.
* Highly developed communication skills, including writing, presenting, consulting, and public speaking.
Benefits
We offer a dynamic work environment and opportunities for growth and development.
Child Safety Responsibilities
We are committed to being a child-safe organisation and have zero-tolerance for child abuse.
Diversity and Inclusion
We welcome and embrace everyone, regardless of their background or identity.