Building Control Officer

• A unique opportunity to ensure compliance in relation to community safety
• Join a close-knit and supportive team at a progressive lower north shore council
• Full-time permanent opportunity with a Rostered Day Off every 3 weeks
• Total package from $79,604 to $99,014 plus super and car allowance, 35 hours per week

Why Apply?

Join us in creating a vibrant, progressive and sustainable community.

We are an innovative and progressive lower north shore Council with a rich history dating back to the 1890s and many heritage-listed sites. With an abundance of amenities and attractions, this area has something to offer everyone.  

We are a smaller Council, offering diverse and rewarding work. As a Building Control Officer  you will be part of a small but ambitious Council, supporting our greatest assets- our staff and community.

This role will provide you with the opportunity to utilise your skills in the area of Building Control to investigate unlawful building and development works.

Mosman Council have a close knit culture, with networking encouraged to support all teams.

Why You’ll Like Working Here 

At Mosman Council, we are committed to our community and its environment and provide our employees with the same level of commitment and care.

 As a close knit team you will experience a connected and supportive environment.

The team you will join is welcoming and knowledgeable and ready to collaborate to continually improve our systems and processes.

We offer diverse and rewarding work, ongoing training and development opportunities, health and fitness subsidy, tertiary study assistance program, access to fitness passport offering discounted gym memberships, and genuine work-life balance. Additionally, our staff have the opportunity to deliver on initiatives that have a tangible impact on the daily lives of residents.

We invite you to learn more about what Mosman Council has to offer. View the full list here.

What You’ll Be Working On 

Your day to day will involve investigating customer requests regarding building compliance and take appropriate action in accordance with Council’s Compliance and Enforcement Policy including issuing Notices and Orders (under the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979, Local Government Act 1993 and Swimming Pools Act 1992). 

You will assist in the consideration and assessment of development applications and provide building advice (including Building Code of Australia assessment) to other staff and the public.

What You’ll Bring to the Role

To be successful in this role you will hold tertiary qualifications in a relevant discipline regarding building certification and/or proven experience in a relevant field of building compliance and regulatory action.

You will bring knowledge in understanding Part 6 certificates, fire upgrading assessment and regulatory enforcement, and will be committed to customer service with excellent communication skills.

In addition to the above, you will also hold a valid Current Class C driver’s licence.

 This position is subject to a National Police Check undertaken by Council.

How to Apply

• Apply now by completing the online application form below. Please note you need to complete your application in one sitting, as you cannot save it and come back to it later.
• You will be asked to demonstrate how you meet each of the selection criteria via an online questionnaire. You must answer all required field before you can submit your application.
• You will be asked to upload your Resume/CV and other documentation relevant to the position. 
• All documents uploaded must be in Microsoft Word, PDF or JPEG format.

• For further information about the role, please contact Evan Whale on 9978 4156 during business hours for a confidential discussion or see the attached Position Description.

• Our preference is for applications to be submitted online, however, we will accept hard copy applications addressed to Human Resources, Mosman Council, 573 Military Road, Mosman, NSW, 2088.  

Applications close:    11.30pm, 26 February 2024

Mosman Council is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion.

Mosman Council is committed to creating safer communities for children and young people.