Overview
Singleton Council is excited to offer a unique and rewarding opportunity to kick-start your career.
Applications are now open for our Future Ready Singleton program that allows you to develop valuable skills and experience on the job while studying.
Be part of a team that adds value to the community and values your contributions.
ADD VALUE.
BE VALUED.
At Singleton Council, our employee promise is simple: ADD VALUE.
BE VALUED.
As an employee of Singleton Council, you will join an engaged, safe, sustainable and performing (ESSP) workforce who work collectively to create community.
Singleton Council has a long and proud history.
From our agricultural foundations to our abundant natural resources, we are more than just New South Wales' largest producer of coal.
Singleton has developed into the economic beating heart of the State and a centre of industry, heritage, tourism and community.
Here at Council, we offer a wide range of services, supporting our community vision to be vibrant, progressive, connected, sustainable and resilient.
We're committed to providing an environment where everyone has the opportunity to contribute their unique skills and expertise to make a meaningful impact, while also recognising and appreciating your valuable contributions and ensuring you feel valued, supported, and empowered to thrive.
ADD VALUE - THE ROLE
Working within Council's Development and Environment Group, responsible for providing a progressive, relevant system that enhances social, economic and environmental land use development, the Cadet Building Surveyor is responsible for supporting the assessment of building applications in accordance with relevant legislation and Council policies.
Key responsibilities include;
Support building certifiers, the Regulatory Team Leader and the Coordinator Regulatory Services in the assessment of building applications within statutory timeframes under direction, the preparation of professional reports and correspondence, and undertake compliance and other statutory functions, as delegated
Participate in the provision of customer services, under supervision from a building certifier, team leader or the coordinator regulatory services
Participating in administrative training as required to fulfil the role functions, including Council's corporate systems and the NSW Planning Portal
Undertaking administrative tasks in accordance with approved procedures to understand the process of development assessment
Undertaking supervised inspections
To be considered for this role you will need to be currently enrolled, and studying in an Advanced Diploma of Building Surveying, or equivalent qualification, in your second last or final year.
This cadetship is an prospect to continue studying your qualification whilst you learn on-the-job, with options for flexibility in how that arrangement looks.
Remuneration package for this position is based in accordance with the Local Government (state) Award in the range of $1176.80 - $1230.40 per week plus 12% superannuation.
BE VALUED - THE REWARD
Your wellbeing benefits include:
Swell Program (Safe + Well at Singleton Council)
Health + Wellbeing Leave
Fitness Passport
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Annual Flu Vaccinations + Skin Checks
Your flexible work benefits may include:
Work from home
Rostered Day Off
9-day fortnight
4-day week
Your leave benefits include:
Concessional Leave between Christmas and New Year
Annual Leave
Sick + Carer's Leave
Long Service Leave after 5 years
Purchase of Additional Annual Leave
Parental Leave
Domestic + Family Violence Leave
Health + Wellbeing Leave
Your development benefits include:
Training Courses + Professional Development
Education Assistance
Leadership Development Program
Emerging Leaders Program
Grow our Own Program
Your reward + recognition benefits include:
ESSPecialist Program Awards
Service Awards
Be Valued Recognition Program
WANT TO KNOW MORE?
To find out about all the amazing things Singleton Council is doing to add value to our community, read more on our webpages.
To view our careers page and see what is on offer, visit our careers page.
For further information regarding this role please see the position description.
INTERESTED?
For a confidential conversation about this exciting opportunity contact the People and Culture on (02) 6578 7290.
To be eligible for this role you MUST have the Right to Work in Australia.
APPLICATIONS CLOSE SUNDAY 12 OCTOBER 2025.
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