Building Inspector

Your new role
Knox City Council is seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Building Inspector to join our Building Services team at Knox City Council.
You will work closely with an energetic and positive team of Building professionals, and the wider City Planning and Building department in delivering a range of Building services to the Knox municipality and contribute to achieving a safe and sustainable built environment. This varied role will see you interacting with the community and industry, making a difference daily to the residents, businesses and developers within Knox.
Key responsibilities will include:

• Providing specialist advice and make recommendations associated with building related enquiries, in accordance with relevant legislation.
• Assist in the application and enforcement of building legislation and controls as it affects the City of Knox, in an effective and efficient manner which promotes high quality development.
• Carry out Building Permit inspections, Essential Safety Measure Audits, Pool Safety Inspections and liaise with owners and their representatives
• Contribute to and deliver process improvement projects and initiatives which comply with legislative requirements with respect to the relevant Acts, Schemes, regulations and policies

Knox City Council Civic Centre is located in Wantirna South, however we offer flexible working options for the right candidates.
Remuneration will depend on the Qualification and Registrations of the preferred candidate.
Building Inspector - Unlimited will be remunerated a Band 7 classified role, remuneration will be $104,630 - $117,345 (depending on experience) plus superannuation in accordance with the Superannuation Guarantee.
Building Inspector - Limited will be remunerated a Band 6 classified role, remuneration will be $92,933 - $101,496 (depending on experience) plus superannuation in accordance with the Superannuation Guarantee.
*Knox will provide support and assistance to the preferred candidate in gaining their BI-U qualifications and registration.
What you will need to thrive
The key selection criteria for this role are:

• Registration as Building Inspector Limited OR Unlimited, combined with tertiary qualification in a related field.
• Extensive knowledge of the Building Act 1993 and Building Regulations 2018 and an ability to interpret and apply the legislation.
• Well-developed interpersonal and negotiation skills with an ability to liaise with customers, council officers and stakeholders.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with a focus on providing customer focused outcomes.
• Previous experience in the Local Government sector desired, but not essential.
• Current Drivers License.

How to apply
Please provide a resume and brief cover letter addressing the 'what you need to thrive' section from the position description to outline how your experience and skills relate to the role.
For further information please contact Jason McNulty at or on 9298 8125.
Review the full position description now via our Knox City Council Careers Page
Apply by: 11.55PM 24 January 2024
Why Us
At Knox, making a difference to others and our community is at the heart of everything we do. We are inspired by empowering our community inside and out to thrive and prosper through living our values. We support hybrid and flexible working and embrace diverse and inclusive environments. We succeed by recruiting for excellence through investing in our people, encouraging their unique talents and supporting them to bring their whole selves to work.
We believe in our people and provide a supportive, driven and inclusive culture we are proud of, that focuses on wellbeing.
Beyond that, we also offer:

• accrued days off for full time employees;
• growth and learning opportunities;
• career development;
• reward and recognition programs; and,
• a supportive Employee Assistance Program.

Council has developed a vaccination policy which states that the successful candidate will be required to demonstrate evidence of compliance with vaccination requirements.
To view the inherent requirements for this position please see attachment below.
Knox Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer ensuring a Child Safe environment that is committed to providing a workplace that embraces diversity and inclusion. We are committed to a positive, barrier-free recruitment process. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application.
Knox City Council acknowledges our offices are located on the traditional lands of the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung and Bunurong people of the Kulin Nation.