Change your lifestyle and live and work in a vibrant community and great coastal environment.
Ballina Shire Council is situated on the Far North Coast of New South Wales, 20 minutes from Byron Bay and one hour from the Gold Coast. The shire is a popular tourism destination with pristine beaches, rainforest retreats and hinterland hideaways.
About the Role
The council is seeking an experienced senior Building Surveyor registered to carry out certification work on all classes of building to join our dynamic Building Services team. Reporting to the Coordinator Building Services, this role offers a rewarding opportunity to play a key role in shaping safe, compliant and high-quality development outcomes across our community.
In this role, you will assess and determine development applications, undertake inspections of buildings under construction, and provide professional building certification services. Your work will ensure developments meet all relevant statutory requirements while supporting efficient and responsible growth.
These positions provide the opportunity to work within a high-growth coastal regional council, delivering a diverse portfolio of residential, commercial and industrial projects.
Council will consider both full‐time and part‐time working arrangements, and will discuss further with the preferred candidates during the interview stage.
Qualifications & Experience
* Behaviour that positively demonstrates Council's values of: creative, accessible, respect, energetic and safe.
* Tertiary qualifications in building surveying.
* Minimum NSW Fair Trading Accreditation as Building Surveyor restricted (all classes of buildings) (formerly A2).
* Extensive and relevant experience in development control and building surveying.
* Extensive experience in carrying out certification work on class 1 and 10, and 2‐9 buildings, including acting as a Principal Certifier, issuing Complying Development, Construction and Occupation Certificates under the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979, and carrying out critical stage inspections.
* Experience in the assessment and determination of development applications.
* Experience in certification work on swimming pools under the NSW Swimming Pools Act, or as an authorised officer of Council.
* Excellent communication skills, including conflict resolution and ability to provide technical reports.
* Well‐developed analytical and problem‐solving skills with a track record of success in providing advice to a diverse internal and external customer base in a courteous and professional manner.
* Ability to work autonomously with minimal supervision while also collaborating across the team and with key stakeholders.
* Ability to lead, train and mentor professional and technical support staff.
* Experience and competence in Microsoft Office suite and building surveying related software, and other corporate software.
Rewards
Joining Ballina Shire Council means more than just a job – it's an opportunity to build a rewarding career while making a real difference in your community. We offer a range of benefits to support your wellbeing, growth and work‐life balance, including:
* Flexible work arrangements to support your lifestyle, including a rostered day‐off working arrangement for full‐time staff (9‐day fortnight or 4‐day week).
* A leaseback vehicle for work and private use.
* Support toward the cost of relocation associated with recruitment.
* Ongoing professional development and training opportunities.
* Job security and a supportive, values‐driven workplace culture.
* Health and wellbeing initiatives, including Fitness Passport member options.
* Meaningful work that contributes to the sustainability and liveability of our region.
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