Are you looking for a rewarding career where you can grow and develop while having the benefit of living in an idyllic North Coast location? Here at Clarence Valley Council, we strive to be a progressive employer that offers a rewarding and flexible work environment. Our vision is to create a community full of opportunity and our workforce is where we start to achieve our community aspirations.
Located in the Northern Rivers of NSW, we cover 10,441 square kilometres with the three major community hubs of Grafton, Yamba and Maclean. We are one of the biggest employers in the Valley and can offer you a rewarding career and a new lifestyle. Our goal is to be the employer of choice in the Valley, creating opportunities for those who live here already and for those who want to move here.
We are in an exciting period of transformation with a focus on employee engagement, satisfaction and delivering exceptional services and facilities for the community.
So come and join the team while enjoying all that Clarence Valley has to offer you and your family.
Learn more about living in the Clarence Valley here
What you need to know
* Permanent full time – 70 hours per fortnight
* The package: $104,669 to $124,820 plus superannuation per annum
* Flexible workplace location, being Grafton or Maclean, NSW
* Flexible work options plus flex time
* Access to low-cost leaseback vehicle – RAV4 Hybrid
* Up to $4,000 relocation cost reimbursement
About the role
The primary purpose of this role is to lead and inspire the Building Services team in delivering high-quality, customer‑focused building assessment, certification, and compliance services that ensure safe, sustainable and compliant development across the community.
The role drives continual improvement in systems and practices, provides expert guidance on complex building and legislative matters, and acts as a key link between the team, senior management, industry stakeholders and NSW Fair Trading regarding building certification matters.
Through strong leadership, professional expertise and a commitment to service excellence, the role ensures Council meets its statutory responsibilities while fostering a positive, collaborative and high‑performing team culture.
If you're a registered or eligible Building Surveyor with proven experience in managing building certification, regulatory services, or development assessment—and you value teamwork, innovation, and community—join us in shaping the future of one of regional NSW's most naturally beautiful and welcoming communities.
To be successful in this role, you will need to possess
* Tertiary qualifications in Building Surveying or a related discipline, supported by extensive experience in building assessment, certification, and compliance.
* Comprehensive knowledge of the National Construction Code, the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979, the Local Government Act 1993, and associated regulations, policies, and standards.
* Demonstrated capability in assessing Development Applications, Complying Development Certificates, Construction Certificate and related applications.
* Strong leadership experience, with the ability to guide, develop and motivate a professional team while managing workloads, budgets, and competing priorities.
* High‑level communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills, enabling you to provide clear technical advice and build productive relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
How to apply
All applications must be lodged online via Council's website
For this application you will be required to:
1. Answer 3 target questions:
1. What are your qualifications and experience as a building surveyor (all classes), including details related to assessment of development applications and building compliance?
2. What is your proposed leadership style to manage Building Services as a high performing team?
3. Please describe a situation where you had to get cooperation from your team, and others in an organisation, to identify and deliver a business improvement.
2. Supply a resume (5pg. max.) that clearly details your skills & experience as relevant to this position.
3. Supply relevant certificates and licences.
Contact
Murray Lane – Manager Development, Land Use and Planning on 0*** before 24 December 2025 and after 6 January 2026.
Closing date
Tuesday 13 January 2026 at 11.30 pm (NSW time).
Other important information
This position's preferred location is at Council's Grafton Office however Council is flexible to locate the role at the Maclean Office; primary office location may change should business needs identify other work locations to be more appropriate to deliver our services in the future.
A probation period applies to this position.
For further information about the selection process including tips on how to address the selection criteria please refer to the Careers page on
EEO statement
Council is an EEO employer and First Nations people are encouraged to apply. Council also recognises the skills and attributes of veterans and welcomes applications from ex‑service personnel.
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