* Full time position
* Band 7, salary from $111,265.00 plus superannuation
* Located in Glen Waverley
* Applications Sunday 03 May 2026 at 11:59pp
About Us
City of Monash is a dynamic organisation committed to providing excellence in service delivery. Located in the eastern region, Monash is a cosmopolitan and culturally diverse city, close to the demographic centre of Melbourne.
Sitting within the broader City Planning Department, the Building Team oversees the assessment of building applications, report and consents, building compliance and other technical matters.
As part of the Monash Building team, you will be in a supportive team environment with an emphasis on continuous improvement and personal development and the opportunity to extend your skill set through exposure to varied and diverse building matters.
We are seeking preferably a suitably qualified Building Surveyor to fill a full-time position with a strong focus Building Compliance.
About the Position
The Building Surveyor will support the Municipal Building Surveyor & Deputy Municipal Building Surveyor, Senior Building Surveyor in managing the day-to-day delivery of a high quality, cost-effective Building Surveying Service within the municipality. The role will also directly assist the Senior Building Surveyor and the border building team in delivering excellent service to team members, applicants, and the broader community. Providing a responsive, prompt, and competitive customer service to the community.
This role will undertake various duties including:
* Will assist in assessing building permit applications lodge with Council's building team
* Technical support to the building team
* Carry out mandatory and non-mandatory inspections as required
* Building Compliance inspections and investigations as required
* Guidance and support to team members within the Building Team
* Assist with providing technical information to Councils customers, internal & external
* Assist other staff where necessary
* Carry out other functions to support the building unit as required
The officer will be capable of providing detailed information and demonstrate clear and effective communication to team members and internal and external customers.
Skills and Experience
* A thorough knowledge understanding of Building Act and Building Regulations and associated legislation.
* Ability to assess information provided accurate information to the MBS, DMBS SBS and members of the building team.
* Ability to accurately detail and report within a timely manner
* Ability to effectively communicate with team members, owners, customers, professions
* Ability to understand sometimes complex technical information
* Ability to assist in achieving the desired outcomes
* Ability to communicate effectively in a respectful and considerate manner
* Ability to participate in and contribute to an environment that motivates and supports the building team members to achieve high levels of performance
Requirement of the position
* Current Employee Working with Children's Check
* Satisfactory National Police Check
* Right to work in Australia
* Registered Building Surveyor with the Building and Plumbing Authority
* A thorough knowledge and understanding of the Building Act, Building Regulations, National Code of Australia and any other relevant legislation
* A thorough knowledge and understanding of the desired outcomes with respect to Building Surveying and building compliance
* Current drivers' licence
Benefits
As a City of Monash employee, your personal and professional development is a key focus. You will have access to:
* Vibrant health and well-being programs
* Employee Assistance Program for you and your family
* Supportive and accessible management
* Flexible working arrangements
* Social Club
* Training and development opportunities
* Discounted gym memberships at our Active Monash Recreation Facilities
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