Permanent, Full time
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Salary $145,000 - $175,000 + Super + Flexible Working + Commuter Use Vehicle included
About UsThe City of Whittlesea is one of the fastest growing municipalities in Australia. As a local government organisation, we play a pivotal role in the everyday lives of our community. Our vision is to make Whittlesea 2040: A Place For All by ensuring our residents can enjoy access to local services, facilities and infrastructure.
Our staff are passionate, skilled and diverse, providing a great environment to work in and succeed.
The RoleMake a difference in our community
An exciting opportunity exists to join the Whittlesea Council Building Services Team. We are looking for an enthusiastic and team focused person to fill the role of Deputy MBS, in this statutory and operationally critical position, to provide delegated authority and support to the Municipal Building Surveyor (MBS). You will contribute to the effective delivery of Council's building control functions through leadership, technical expertise, and strategic decision-making.
In this role, you will:
* Support the MBS and Council in managing complex regulatory and compliance matters under the Building Act 1993 and the Local Government Acts 1989 and 2020.
* Provide technical and leadership mentoring to staff within the building services team, ensuring best-practice processes and quality outcomes.
* Act under full delegation in the MBS's absence as well as in supporting support the delagtion function o maintain statutory service delivery and decision-making continuity.
* The DMBS deputises performing the statutory functions of Council's Municipal Building Surveyor (MBS) as required, ensuring continuity of leadership and decision-making across the function and act under full delegation in the MBS's absence.
* Contribute to Council's emergency call-out roster, supporting life safety and critical incident management within the community.
* Represent Council in high-risk and compliance matters, including court proceedings and technical assessments.
About youYou are a confident and collaborative leader with a sound understanding of building legislation, strong technical judgment, and a commitment to community safety. You bring:
* Current registration as a Building Surveyor Unlimited with the Building and Plumbing Commission.
* Demonstrated experience in building control, statutory decision-making, and regulatory compliance.
* Proven leadership, mentoring, and problem-solving skills within a multidisciplinary team environment.
* Excellent communication skills and the ability to interpret and apply complex legislation
Why join City of Whittlesea?
* Play a pivotal role in community safety, and legislative compliance
* Work in a supportive and collaborative environment with a strong focus on professional development.
* Enjoy flexible working arrangements and a commitment to work-life balance.
This is an outstanding opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a vital leadership role while further developing your professional expertise in a Local Government setting.
If this sounds like you, then you should definitely apply
Want to know more?For more information about this position please access a copy of the position description by visiting our website or If you have any questions regarding this role, please contact Rob Zivkovic, Municipal Building Surveyor on /
To apply for this position, you must address the Key Selection Criteria outlined in the Position Description in your cover letter. Please note, that applications that do not address the Key Selection Criteria may not be considered.
Applications close at 11.45pm on Sunday 21 December 2025
Interviews will take place as suitable candidates are identified.
Please note all applicants must apply online, and no late applications will be accepted.
We are happy to take applications from international candidates if you have a valid Visa to work in Australia.
At the City of Whittlesea, we value diversity and appreciate everyone's strengths. We are an equal opportunity employer and committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce that reflects our municipality. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, people from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds, people with a disability and people identifying as LGBTIQ. The City of Whittlesea is also a Child Safe employer.
Council is committed to providing an inclusive workplace that encourages employees to participate, without discrimination, in both work-related and other activities conducted within a work context, with the support of workplace adjustments. Where possible, the Council will identify and resolve potential barriers to the recruitment and employment of people with disabilities within the organisation.
If you require a workplace adjustment to support you during the interview process, please email with your request outlining your preferred method of contact. Workplace adjustment (also known as "reasonable adjustment") is defined as: "Whatever is considered necessary and achievable to enable an employee to perform their job role efficiently and to the best of their abilities". A Workplace adjustment can be requested at any stage in the recruitment process and/or as a part of the employment of an individual.