ABOUT THE ROLE
Full Time Ongoing Position.
Band 8: Salary range $122,701 to $137,129 + 12% Superannuation.
Flexible and hybrid work options available.
We're looking for a highly motivated and qualified building surveyor to lead our skilled Building and Planning Compliance team. Bringing strong knowledge of building legislation and a commitment to customer‐focused outcomes, you'll balance effective enforcement with practical solutions.
Key responsibilities include:
* Ensuring building works are carried out in accordance with State Building and Planning Acts and Regulations, and Council Local Laws and Policies.
* Leading the Building and Planning Compliance team to deliver high-quality, customer-focused services.
* Providing regulatory advice and working collaboratively with all stakeholders.
* Completing inspections and maintaining record‐keeping for all building activities.
* Managing the Building and Planning Compliance annual budget allocation.
* Providing leadership and advice in relation to strategic direction, policy development, service levels and standards regarding building issues.
ABOUT YOU
To be successful for this role you'll bring:
* Suitable tertiary qualifications in Building Surveying or equivalent and substantial professional experience in Building Surveying or equivalent.
* Extensive knowledge of and proven ability to interpret and enforce relevant building control legislation.
* Strong and comprehensive knowledge of the Building Act, Building Regulations, Building Code of Australia and Australian Standards.
* Experience in inspection of building work in a wide variety of classes of building.
* Excellent customer service ethic and ability to mediate satisfactory enforcement and compliance outcomes.
ABOUT US
South Gippsland Shire Council offers a friendly and professional workplace with values based leadership. We put our customer at the centre of all we do and strive to deliver exceptional projects and services to our community.
Our region provides a perfect blend of coast and country. Enjoy green rolling hills, wind‐swept beaches and the world‐famous Wilsons Prom, right on your doorstep.
Our values - Accountability, Customer Focus and Excellence - are present in everything we do and how we do it. We seek like‐minded colleagues to join our team who are committed to these values and culture.
Benefits
* Work‐life balance with flexible working arrangements
* Rostered Days Off offered for full time roles
* Ongoing training and professional development opportunities
* South Gippsland is an organisation that is committed to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. We offer flexibility and a welcoming work environment
* Enjoy a variety of changing health and well‐being programs and initiatives including flu vaccinations and health checks, discounted gym memberships and Social Club
* Diverse range of exciting career paths in full time, part time or casual positions
* Mentoring, coaching and secondments
* Access to 24/7 Employee Assistance Program
* Opportunity to purchase additional leave
* Annual Enterprise Agreement salary increments
* Family Violence Support and Leave Provisions
Legal & equal opportunity statement
South Gippsland Shire Council is an Equal Opportunity employer and aims to provide all necessary support to ensure that all abilities and backgrounds are not disadvantaged in the recruitment process. If you require an adjustment to the recruitment process, please identify yourself as a person with different needs in your application and indicate what type of reasonable adjustment you require. Alternatively you can contact a member of the People & Culture team on 03 5662 9233 and specify your requirements.
All councillors, employees, students, agency staff, contractors and volunteers are required to act in accordance with equal opportunity, anti‐discrimination, harassment, vilification and child safety legislation. South Gippsland Shire Council is committed to safeguarding children and young people. We all have a responsibility to ensure our workplaces are respectful, safe and inclusive and free of all forms of unlawful and unacceptable behaviours. By applying for this role you agree to the above.
Please note: Representation via an agency will not be considered. Agencies – no need to contact us, we've got this one.
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