Building Surveyor Cadet
Term: ContractCommencing: July 2026Salary: From $1,103.13 per week, plus 12% superannuation
At Wollongong City Council, we continuously strive to create an Extraordinary Wollongong. We focus on the delivery of exceptional services, infrastructure and facilities for our community.
Wollongong is a great place to work, live and play! Together, our responsibility is to create an inclusive community where everyone is welcome, valued and belongs. Our strength is the diversity of our people.
We lead with courage, openness and curiosity and believe our employees are the key to our success. Learn more about us here.
The Opportunity
We are looking for a Building Surveying Cadet to join our Development Assessment and Compliance Division.
This cadetship allows you to earn a full-time salary while completing approved tertiary studies in Building Surveying. You will be supported by experienced Building Surveyors, gain practical on-the-job experience, and progressively build the technical and professional skills required to work in local government certification and compliance.
The position provides exposure to a broad range of building surveying activities across residential and commercial development. On completion of the cadetship and qualification, you will be job-ready for future employment as a Building Surveyor.
This opportunity is suited to someone who is committed to study, motivated to learn, and interested in a career that balances technical knowledge, field work, regulation, and community outcomes.
What you will be doing
* Undertake structured workplace learning alongside your studies.
* Assist with the assessment of Development Applications and Construction Certificates.
* Learn and apply relevant planning and building legislation, including the National Construction Code and Australian Standards.
* Support Council's certification and compliance functions.
* Assist with fire safety assessment and inspection activities across a range of building classes.
* Support assessments under Section 68 approvals and related local government activities.
* Respond to customer enquiries and contribute to quality customer service outcomes.
* Your time will be split between office-based work and supervised field activities.
About you
You are someone genuinely interested in building surveying and motivated to commit to both work and study. You may be in your second year of a Building Surveying degree, or a mature age applicant with relevant life or work experience who is eligible to enrol in a Graduate Diploma in Building Surveying. You bring strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a team, along with the self motivation to work independently with appropriate guidance. You are willing to learn, seek feedback, and apply new knowledge, and you demonstrate sound judgement, professionalism, and the ability to maintain confidentiality. You also have appropriate literacy, numeracy, and digital skills to meet study and workplace requirements, together with an understanding of work health and safety principles.
Why you'll love working at Wollongong City Council!
* True work-life balance We know you work hard, and we make sure that effort is rewarded with real flexibility. Our hybrid work options, flex-time, and rostered days off mean you can maintain balance while delivering great outcomes.
* Great working conditions Enjoy a 35-hour work week.
* Career growth and recognition We are committed to supporting your personal and professional development. Our initiatives include a reward and recognition program, corporate learning opportunities, study assistance, and leadership development programs to help you grow and succeed.
* Generous leave provisions Benefit from five weeks of annual leave per year (pro rata) and access long service leave after just five years.
* Health, safety, and wellbeing We prioritise a safe workplace for everyone, every day, everywhere. Our wellbeing programs support mental, physical and social wellbeing of our people to be at their best and include an Employee Assistance Program, skin and hearing checks, vaccinations, and discounted gym memberships.
* A vibrant social culture Join our Social Club for monthly activities, an annual trivia night, and fantastic Christmas events!
Participate and engage in meaningful work, and contribute to our extraordinary community, where together we make a difference.
For more information, click on 'Apply' to be redirected to Wollongong City Council's job vacancy page.
We invite everyone to apply no matter your identity, you'll be welcome. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people who are culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD), people with disability and veterans.
Wollongong Council adheres to the principles of a child safe organisation and is committed to the care and protection of all children and young people in the community.
Applicants are required to undergo a rigorous employment screening process which will include Reference, Identity and Medical History Checks, and may also include a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check and Working with Children Check. Employment is subject to clearance of all these checks.
#J-18808-Ljbffr