- Flexible work options, super up to 16% + employee perks
- Free Cockburn ARC gym membership and wellness programs
About Us
The City of Cockburn is centrally located in the southern suburbs of Perth, on Whadjuk country. We’re a place of experiences, just 20 minutes’ from Perth city, with everything from pristine beaches and wetlands to theme parks and world-class recreation facilities.
At the City of Cockburn, we’re more than just a local government – we’re a vibrant, forward-thinking organisation that puts our people first. Our team is united by a shared desire to make an impact by helping to achieve our vision - Cockburn, the best place to be.
About the Role
As a Building Surveyor at the City of Cockburn, you’ll play a key role in ensuring the safety, compliance, and integrity of the built setting within our community. This role involves assessing building applications, conducting site and compliance inspections, and issuing statutory certifications in line with the Building Act 2011, the Building Code of Australia, and other relevant legislation.
About you
You’ll bring:
- Registration (or eligibility) with the WA Department of Local Government, Industry Regulation and Safety
- Knowledge of the Building Act 2011, Building Code of Australia, R-Codes, and relevant Australian Standards
- Experience in statutory approvals, inspections, and compliance
- Strong communication and analytical skills
- WA Driver’s Licence and Construction White Card (essential)
- Local government experience and Level 1 or 2 registration (highly regarded)
If this sounds like you, we invite you to apply today and make an impact.
Salary: Starting from Level 5 – 7, Step 1 – Step 4 ($93,945.24 - $118,583.27 per annum) City of Cockburn Industrial Agreement 2025 based on qualification and experience.
Hours: 38 hours per week, 9-day fortnight
Need more information? We encourage applicants to read the position description for a full understanding of the role before applying. For a confidential discussion about the role, please contact Pardeep Chouhan, Service Lead Building Services on 08 9411 3659, pchouhan@cockburn.wa.gov.au.
How to apply: Head to the City’s web site (www.cockburn.wa.gov.au), click “Job Vacancies” and “Apply”. All applications must be made via our online portal.
To be eligible for this role you must be legally permitted to work in Australia. All applicants are required to undergo a pre-employment process which includes a fitness for work assessment, alcohol and drug screening, qualification/licence checks and a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check.
We value equal opportunities for all which is why the City of Cockburn strongly encourages candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply. Every applicant is valued here.
Attachments:
- Position Description Building Surveyor.pdf