Be
passionate. Be progressive. Hawkesbury City Council
* Salary negotiable from $103k per annum + 12% Super
* Leaseback Vehicle Option + On-Site Parking
* Rostered Day Off / 9 Day Fortnight
Hawkesbury
City Council is the largest local government area in metropolitan NSW covering
2,800 square kilometres, incorporating both urban and rural communities. We are
committed to working together to deliver outcomes for the community through
innovation and best practice.
The Role
Reporting
to the Building Coordinator and based in Windsor NSW, the Senior Building
Surveyor provides an efficient and effective service in relation to
certification work, fire safety and development assessment to ensure that
development achieves Council’s objectives. Constraints you will be exposed to
include bushfire, flooding, heritage, landslip, threatened species, koala
habitat, acid sulfate soils, to name a few. You will need a strong work ethic
and be willing to take on challenges. Opportunities exist for process
improvements and special projects.
About You
You will
have strong communication and interpersonal skills and have a demonstrated
ability to meet deadlines and commitments. You will be experienced in
negotiation and problem solving and have highly developed report writing
skills. You will be customer centric and be committed to providing quality
customer service.
Essential
Criteria
* Tertiary qualification in building surveying, environmental health or
equivalent
* Extensive relevant experience in development assessment including
complex developments
* Comprehensive knowledge of the Environmental Planning & Assessment
Act 1979 and Local Government Act 1993 and associated legislation and
regulations
* Registered as a Building Certifier with Fair Trading NSW
* Demonstrated computer skills
* Current Class C Drivers Licence
The Rewards
An
attractive salary will be negotiated with the successful applicant commensurate
with qualification, skills, and experience.
* Great working environment
* Rostered Day Off
* Paid Parental Leave
* Flexible work arrangements
* Tertiary Education Assistance
* Health and Wellbeing Program
* Long Service Leave after 5 years
* Training and Development Opportunities
* Employee Reward and Recognition program
* Employee Performance Review and Planning System
* Fitness Passport Option
* Social Club - BBQs, Christmas parties, raffles and activities
* Employee Assistance Program for employees and their family
To Apply
For further
position details, including the selection criteria and how to apply, visit our
website www.hawkesbury.nsw.gov.au
Applications
close Sunday 29 March 2026
Applicants
who do not address the selection criteria may not be considered for this
position.
Please note
that the canvassing of Councillors in relation to these matters will
automatically disqualify the applicant from this process.