Based in the heart of South Australia's picturesque Limestone Coast, Wattle Range Council manages over $250 million of community assets and provides hundreds of diverse services to its local community. This position is just one of 70 different roles within a team of over 160 dedicated employees. If you are interested in a career path that includes a competitive salary package, employment conditions that support a healthy work/life balance, and ongoing training opportunities that are designed to enhance your professional development - we'd love you to apply.
What We Offer
* Healthy Lifestyle Program including annual Flu vaccinations
* Flexible Working Arrangements, including rostered days off for full time employees
* Income Protection
* Learning and development opportunities, including tertiary assistance
* Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
* Salary Sacrificing
This role is part of Council's Development & Regulatory Services team and works within a small group of Planning, Environmental Health, and General Inspectorate professionals. Working in a regional council the role is diverse in nature and will see you assess development applications for building consent, issue final development approval, undertake inspections of building work for compliance, investigate building safety related complaints, provide technical advice to internal and external customers, and liaise with the Building Fire Safety Committee amongst other duties. The role spends time both in the office and travelling across the Council area. Council is supportive of the need for accredited professionals to maintain their currency.
Skills and Experience
* Tertiary Degree or Diploma in Building Surveying
* Ability to obtain Building accreditation under the Planning, Development and Infrastructure Act 2016
* Experience in a building surveying role
* Current Drivers Licence
* National Police Clearance
Applications close 10th December 2025
Wattle Range Council is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People and people with lived experience of disability are strongly encouraged to apply. We are committed to making reasonable adjustments to provide a positive, barrier-free recruitment process and supportive workplace.