AddressWould you like your next role in building surveying and compliance to be stimulating and rewarding? Georges River Council have an exciting opportunity for a Building Surveyor to join our team.
This role sits within our Environment and Planning Directorate - Development and Building, which oversees and administers policies, systems, and practices relating to the built environment and landscapes within the Georges River area.
Georges River Council is seeking to appoint an experienced Building Surveyor to join the Development and Building Team. In this role as Building Surveyor, you will assist the Development and Building team in their roles towards appropriate development outcomes in terms of the natural, built, social and economic environment in the Georges River Council area.
This role is diverse and rewarding and you will be responsible for providing technical input to all development types, ensure that all applications are effectively and efficiently assessed, and you will work alongside a supportive team to facilitate, mediate and consult with the community in relation to any development and building applications.
What We Offer
- Permanent, Full-Time - 70 hours per fortnight
- Salary from $91,283.24 - $105,765.05 per annum plus 11% superannuation dependent on the skills, qualifications and relevant experience of the suitable candidate
- Leaseback vehicle / allowance option
- Hybrid working arrangements including a 9-day fortnight, flexible start and finish times
- Health and Wellbeing paid leave
- Fitness Passport Program offering discounted membership for you and your family to selected facilities
- Employee Assistance Program
- Salary Packaging Options
- Sponsored Study Program
- Parental Leave and Support
- Employee Rewards Program
- Ongoing Education and Resources
The successful candidate will have
Qualifications
- Tertiary qualifications in Environmental Health & Building Surveying or equivalent
- Building Surveyor—Restricted (class 1 and 10 buildings) Accreditation under Building and Development Certifiers Regulation 2020
- Possess and maintain a current NSW Class C Driver’s Licence and WHS General Induction (White Card)
Skills
- Demonstrate extensive experience in the processing of Applications for Approvals under the Local Government Act 1993 and Applications for all certifications under the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979, including those requiring assessment under performance objectives of the BCA
- Ability to communicate effectively and sensitively with the Councillors, community, the courts and other professional bodies involved in the industry
- Strong interpersonal communication, collaboration and stakeholder management skills
- Proven conflict resolution, problem solving, and mediation and facilitation skills
- Proven organisation and time management skills
- Ability to draft reports, referrals, routine correspondence and maintain records in an accurate, clear, concise and timely manner
- Ability to approach problems in a creative manner through the use of mediation, conflict resolution and negotiation
If you have made a positive commitment to further your career and you possess the attributes located in the complete Position Description essential criteria, then please submit your application today. Applicants are asked to ensure that they provide responses to the targeted questions, failure to do so may result in your application not being considered.
If you would like further information on this role, please contact Andrew Cox, Coordinator Building Assessment on 02 9330 9***.
Applications must be completed and submitted via our website. Closing Date: Thursday, 4 July 2024 at 11.59 PM AEST
Offers of employment at Georges River Council are contingent upon satisfactory results of a thorough background check.
Georges River Council aims to be a leading, people-focused organisation delivering outstanding results for our community and city. We foster our values of Accountability, Professionalism, Unity and Honesty and take pride in promoting the image of Council in the community.
We are committed to building a workplace culture that values diversity and inclusion, and welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, workers of all ages, people with disabilities, people who identify as LGBTIQ and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
At Georges River Council we are committed to putting children first and championing child safety within our community. We actively advocate for the rights of children and young people and will uphold our commitment as a child safe organisation.
Please note you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or a permanent resident or have unlimited working rights (with no Visa restrictions) in Australia to apply for this position.
