Inverell Shire Council is looking for a Health and Building Surveyor to perform a range of public health and building control functions on behalf of the Council. The primary focus of the role is ensuring that building works comply with legislation, codes and standards, and providing advice and assistance to the public to support safe, healthy and compliant development in the Inverell area.
About the role
As a key member of the environmental services team, the Health and Building Surveyor provides or supports the delivery of a range of services to the Inverell community, including but not limited to:
* Day‐to‐day tasks in managing contracts and contractors on behalf of Council.
* Undertaking routine public health and environmental inspections on premises including swimming pools and local businesses.
* Providing specialist knowledge and advice to other areas of Council on environmental or building matters.
* Liaising with developers, government agencies and statutory authorities concerning building, environmental and compliance matters.
* Serving as a mentor to Council's trainee staff, developing the next generation of specialists.
* Promoting awareness and education of public health and building issues.
Remuneration shall range from $1,615.10 to $2,025.43 gross per week.
Why work for Inverell Shire Council?
* Enjoy ongoing training and professional development in your field.
* Local government provides opportunities to directly serve and improve the Inverell community.
* Council actively promotes a healthy work‐life balance with health and wellbeing days, an active social club, and a positive and friendly atmosphere among colleagues.
Other Benefits
* Access to flexible working arrangements.
* Salary packaging options, including remote area rental, remote area mortgage packaging and novated leasing.
* Generous leave entitlements, including access to long service leave after only 5 years.
Selection Criteria
* Graduate Diploma in Building Surveying or equivalent qualification enabling accreditation as a Local Government Building Surveyor, or a tertiary qualification in Environmental Health or equivalent.
* Accreditation as a Local Government Building Surveyor under relevant legislation.
* NSW Class C Drivers Licence.
* Demonstrated knowledge of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979, Building Code of Australia, Protection of the Environment Operations Act 1997, Food Act 2003, Public Health Act 2010 and the Local Government Act 1993, and relevant building, plumbing and drainage codes.
* Experience using a range of computer software packages including word processing, spreadsheets, databases, etc.
* High degree of interpersonal skills, including experience in managing difficult situations and negotiating outcomes.
* Understanding of and demonstrated capacity to deliver good customer service.
* Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of workplace health and safety issues as they relate to the position.
* Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to prepare clear and concise technical reports and correspondence.
Skills and Experience
* Demonstrated capacity to prepare reports on technical matters relating to environmental health.
* Experience undertaking inspections and assessments for Building Certificates and Complying Development Certificates.
* Experience in formulating, developing, implementing, and reviewing Council codes, policies, and standard operating procedures related to building control and public health.
* Two (2) years' experience in a similar role.
Employment will be in accordance with the terms and conditions of the Local Government (State) Award 2023. The classification for the position is Professional/ Specialist Band 3, Level 2 to Band 3, Level 3, Grades 13 to 16, Columns 1 to 4. Salary will be in accordance with qualifications and experience, and will be in a range from $1,615.10 to $2,025.43 gross per week.
Do you have any questions about the role or working for Council? Please contact Council's Manager Environmental Health Howard Marsden on (02) 6728 8200, or Council's Workforce Services team on (02) 6728 8246.
Applications will close on Sunday, 19 April 2026 at 11:59pm. Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides a smoke‐free work environment.
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