Kempsey Shire Council is seeking a motivated and customer‐focused Building Surveyor to join our Development and Compliance team. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the growth of our shire while working across a diverse range of development and certification projects.
Responsibilities
* Assess and determine construction certificates, complying development certificates, occupation certificates, building information certificates and related applications.
* Undertake inspections relating to development and building matters.
* Perform the functions and responsibilities of a Principal Certifier.
* Assess development applications and applications under relevant legislation including the Local Government Act and Roads Act.
* Assist Council in meeting obligations under the Swimming Pool Act and fire safety legislation.
* Provide technical advice to staff, developers, builders and the public.
Qualifications
* Minimum Diploma level qualification in Building Surveying or a similar discipline is essential.
* Registration with Building Commission NSW as an accredited building surveyor (restricted – class 1 and 10 buildings) is essential.
* Registration with Building Commission NSW as an accredited building surveyor (unrestricted – all classes of buildings) is desirable.
* Strong knowledge of building certification legislation and the National Construction Code (NCC).
* Experience assessing certification applications and undertaking inspections.
* Excellent communication, negotiation and customer service skills.
* Strong organisational and time management abilities.
* Demonstrated computer skills including Greenlight (or similar), GIS systems and Microsoft Office applications.
* Current General Construction Induction Card and Class C Driver Licence.
Benefits
* A permanent full‐time position, 35‐hour work week.
* Monthly rostered day off (RDO).
* Weekly salary of $1,776.69 to $1,999.68 (plus superannuation).
* Generous leave entitlements, including access to Long Service Leave after five years.
* A working environment focused on wellbeing, including flexible work arrangements, rostered days off, EAP access, social club, and health and wellbeing programmes.
* Fitness Passports for discounted access to a range of gym and pool facilities.
* Career development and learning opportunities.
* Novated leasing and salary packaging options.
* A supportive, collaborative working environment designed to help you grow.
* A fantastic lifestyle and work‐life balance on the beautiful Mid‐North Coast.
Kempsey Shire Council is an equal opportunity employer and we celebrate our diverse, inclusive and values‐led workforce. We welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with diverse cultures and linguistic backgrounds, and people with disabilities. In addition, Kempsey Shire Council will provide reasonable adjustments for suitably qualified individuals with disabilities. If you require additional assistance to participate in the recruitment process, please discuss this with the advertised contact person. You can ask for reasonable adjustments to be made at any time during the recruitment process.
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