Overview
* Band 8 – salary range $130,108 - $145,807 per annum plus 12% Superannuation
* Permanent-Full time, flexible working arrangement
* Located at St Kilda Town Hall 99a Carlisle, St Kilda – walk to the beach, shops and cafes.
About the Role
The Building team at City of Port Phillip are looking for an enthusiastic and team focused Building Surveyor who will lead Council and investigate Council's response to the administration and enforcement of the Building Act 1993 – primarily in fire safety.
Duties
* Conduct building and fire safety audits and inspections, ensuring compliance with essential safety measure requirements, and initiate enforcement action preparing Part 8 enforcement under the Building Act and Regulations.
* Provide professional advice across multiple channels, manage counter enquiries, liaise with internal teams, the MBS, and external agencies to deliver effective service.
* Maintain registers and inspection records, track property statistics, enforcement status and outcomes and prepare reports and data for the MBS and other stakeholders.
* Supervise the Assistant Fire Safety Officer and provide training and mentoring to the Assistant Building Surveyors.
Skills and Experience
* Tertiary qualification in Building Surveying
* Registered Building Practitioner in the category of Building Surveyor – Unlimited
* Previous local government experience in a senior position in a building department with a preference for experience in regulatory enforcement functions.
Security Requirements and Professional Obligations
Pre‐employment screening will apply to all appointments. Prior to a formal offer, preferred applicants will be asked to provide:
* Evidence of mandatory qualifications/registrations/licences
* Sufficient proof of their right to work in Australia
* Sufficient proof of their identity
* Evidence of COVID‐19 Vaccination in line with VIC Gov Advice
* Complete a National Police Check completed via City of Port Phillip's Provider
* Evidence of a Working with Children Check (employee type with City of Port Phillip registered as the organisation)
Benefits
* We offer a workplace which accommodates your working style and needs.
* Be supported and empowered by a leadership team that is community focused, with a strong desire for change and a culture that encourages teamwork and innovation.
* Training and development opportunities, study assistance, flexible working conditions, paid parental leave, an active social club, a health and wellbeing program, and a well‐regarded Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
Equal Opportunity Statement
The City of Port Phillip is an equal opportunity employer, committed to an inclusive and accessible environment where diversity is valued. We actively welcome and encourage candidates from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, First Nation and Torres Strait Islander candidates, members of the LGBTQIA+ community and candidates with a disability. If you have accessibility requirements or require an adjustment to participate in our recruitment and selection process, please contact David Crichton (HR Business Partner- Recruitment) on 0466 859 533 or email:
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