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Caring for our city, creating a future for all
Our people are passionate about their communities and connected to their teams. They’re motivated by our genuine commitment to diversity and inclusion, and our clear, compelling plan for our global city: Sustainable Sydney 2030 – 2050 Continuing the Vision.
Be part of a purpose-led organisation with care at its core. You’ll make a difference by acting in the best interests of our communities and city. Be better together with collaborative and inclusive partnerships. Embrace possibilities and be open to new ideas and creating bold solutions.
About The Role
A rare opportunity is available for a qualified, experienced and enthusiastic certifier to join the Building Certification Team as a Senior Building Surveyor. The team primarily processes applications for alterations and additions to all classes of buildings as well as large volumes of temporary structures located on public land. The team prides itself on its dedicated, positive, and collaborative culture where individual effort is part of something much bigger – creating great things for our city’s dynamic future.
In this role, you’ll assess applications for construction, complying development, and occupation certificates for all classes of development, carry out critical stage inspection and assessment functions as the appointed principal certifier.
You’ll also mentor, oversee, and provide technical support for other staff in the team related to BCA, legislative compliance, and temporary structure approvals. You’ll assess applications for construction hoardings and other activities on the public way under the Local Government Act 1993, Roads Act 1993, and Council policies and provide internal building-related advice to assist in the determination of development applications.
tertiary qualifications in building surveying or other related discipline
a class of registration of ‘Building Surveyor – Unrestricted’ under the Building and Development Certifiers Act 2018
recent experience (within the past 5 years) undertaking building certification functions in the capacity of a registered certifier in either a Local Government or private practice setting
advanced knowledge of NSW legislation relating to development and building control and the National Construction Code.
This role has the option to enter into a team-based condensed work roster + hybrid working model.
The recommended applicant must complete a pre-employment health declaration, medical assessment, and criminal history check.
Applications must be submitted online by 11:59pm, Wednesday 4 June 2025.
For more information, contact Michael Merlino, Manager Building Certification on 02 9265 9914.
What We Can Offer You
You’ll work with passionate, welcoming and supportive people who care for our communities and create a future for all.
3 days of care and cultural leave each year for health and wellbeing activities, cultural and religious days or events of significance
Collaborative approach to flexible working
City centre head office, with many public transport options.
Leadership and management development program
Further education program providing reimbursement of course fees, and study and exam leave
Opportunity to attend external courses and conferences
Long service and employee recognition awards
Employee assistance program offering free, confidential counselling
Supporting families
26 weeks paid parental leave and 6 weeks paid partner leave
Paid and unpaid adoption and long-term fostering leave
Paid superannuation for up to 52 weeks of parental leave
Part-time and job-sharing options available
Supportive return-to-work environment
Inclusive culture
Recognised as an Inclusive Employer by the Diversity Council of Australia
Active employee networks including City Women, City Pride, DiverseCity and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander network
Recognised family inclusive workplace
Find out why a career at the City of Sydney might be right for you.
How To Apply
We welcome candidates from all backgrounds in a workplace as diverse as our communities. We’re passionate about gender balance, with an executive team two-thirds female and half of leadership roles held by women.
All applicants, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, veterans and people of diverse sexualities and genders, are encouraged to join us.
We’re a disability confident recruiter. If you identify as a person with disability and require support for your application or the recruitment process, contact us at recruitment@cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au or 02 9265 9333.
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