Building Surveying Assistant

Employment Status: Permanent
Days & Hours of Work: Monday to Friday, totalling 38 hours per week
Competitive Salary: Band 5 $78,462.47 + 11% superannuation
Location: Hybrid working from Corporate Centre in Sandringham and from homeAbout Us:We are a passionate organisation, connected in our shared goal to be 'sector leading' in all that we do for the community and each other. Home to over 100,000 residents, Bayside City Council's enduring purpose is building extraordinary places, thriving communities, and better futures.Bayside Council is an equal-opportunity employer committed to providing an accessible and safe working environment that embraces and values child safety, diversity, and inclusion. Our organisational strategy is made up of three priorities and we consider these in everything we do: Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, Customer Experience and Results Matter.We want everyone to be as proud of what we are achieving - and excited about our future - as we are, and we are committed to working together to achieve this.About the Role:Bayside City Council is looking for an experienced and motivated individual to join our Building Surveying team as a Building Surveying Assistant.The Building Surveying Assistant, under the direction of the Senior Building Surveyor and Municipal Building Surveyor will provide courteous, timely and accurate Building Surveying advice & service to the Bayside community and will assist in the general administration of the Building Act, Building Regulations, Codes and Standards on behalf of Council. Whilst you will primarily work on Report and Consent applications, you will also assist with the daily regulatory functions of the Building Surveying Department.Key Selection Criteria:To be successful in this role, you will bring the following skills and competencies:

• Tertiary building qualifications, with a minimum of Advanced Diploma in Building Surveying or equivalent.
• Preferably a minimum of two (2) years previous Building Surveying experience in a Municipal Building Surveying office and / or private Building Surveying office.
• Demonstrated ability to interpret and apply the provisions of the Building Act, Building Regulations and associated Codes and Standards, including building policy and principles.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively project manage the processing of report and consent applications and other building technical requests under the supervision of the Municipal Building Surveyor and / or supervising Building Surveyor.
• Experience with Building Permit applications would be an advantage
• Demonstrated ability to provide a high standard of service to customers.
• Demonstrated ability to use electronic development approval systems, word processing, spreadsheets, as well as process administration and records management tools.
• High level oral and written English communication skills including proficiency at letter writing, assessment and recommendation reports, evidence and practice notes, and plan reading skills.
• Demonstrated ability to contribute effectively to a team environment.
• Demonstrated ability to contribute to continuous improvement and positive changes to team performance and culture, processes and systems.
• A current Victorian Driver's Licence.
• Australian citizen or to provide evidence that you have permanent visa status

Mandatory pre-employment requirements:

• Be willing to undergo and complete a satisfactory criminal history check.
• Provide or obtain an employment-based Working with Children check.
• Pre-employment medical check.

What we can offer you in return:

• A work life/balance through flexible and hybrid working arrangements.
• Generous leave provisions, including accrued time off, parental leave, three days of wellbeing leave per year, cultural and ceremonial leave, gender affirmation leave, plus the ability to purchase up to four weeks additional leave per year.
• Dedicated Staff Wellbeing programs, events and gym membership discounts.
• Learning and development opportunities so our people can grow and thrive.
• A Parkland surrounded office that is only short 500m stroll to the beach.
• Free onsite staff parking plus hybrid vehicles that employees can book for work related travel.
• A Green Money program, that rewards our staff for taking simple everyday steps to a more substantiable and climate aware living.

If you are ready to be part of our incredible organisation, and you think this role is the right fit for you, then we look forward to finding out more about you and what you would bring to this role.How to apply: * To discover more about the role and responsibilities review the Position Description

• Provide a cover letter responding to the Key Selection Criteria and what has motivated you to apply for this role.
• Click Apply to submit your application.
• If you require reasonable adjustment at any point throughout the recruitment process, then please do let us know by contacting the listed Hiring Manager.

Applications close: Wednesday 8 May, 11:55pmIf you would like to learn more about this opportunity or have any question, please contact Vikki Ryan on 03 9599 4312 or via email vryan@bayside.vic.gov.auBayside City Council prides itself on its values of Respect Each Other, Own It, Work Together and Find Better Ways.Bayside City Council proudly acknowledges the Bunurong People of the Kulin Nation as the Traditional Owners and Custodians of this land, and we pay our respects to their Elders, past, present and emerging as well as all Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander community members with us today.We are an equal opportunity employer committed to an equitable, diverse and socially inclusive work environment. We actively encourage applicants with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander heritage, people living with disability, LGBTIQA+ people and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply for this opportunity.