Address Division: City Planning, Development & Transport
Unit: Construction and Building Certification Services
Section: Building Certification Team
Salary: AUD $119,914 - $136,281 per annum plus Superannuation
Employment status: Permanent
Employment arrangement: Full Time
Location: Town Hall House, Sydney CBD
Option to enter into a team-based condensed work roster + hybrid working model
Caring for our city, creating a future for all
Our people are passionate about their communities and connected to their teams. They’re motivated by our genuine commitment to diversity and inclusion, and our clear, compelling plan for our global city: Sustainable Sydney 2030 – 2050 Continuing the Vision.
Be part of a purpose-led organisation, with care at its core. You’ll make a difference by acting in the best interests of our communities and city. Be better together with collaborative and inclusive partnerships. Embrace possibilities and be open to new ideas and creating bold solutions.
A rare opportunity is available for a qualified and enthusiastic certifier to join the Building Certification Team as a Building Surveyor. The team primarily processes applications for alterations and additions to all classes of buildings as well as large volumes of temporary structures located on public land. The team prides itself on it’s dedicated, positive, and collaborative culture where individual effort is part of something much bigger – creating great things for our city’s dynamic future.
In this role you will be required to:
assess applications for construction, complying development and occupation certificates for all classes of development
carry out critical stage inspection and assessment functions as the appointed principal certifier
assess applications for construction hoardings and other activities on the public way under the Local Government Act 1993 and Roads Act 1993 and Council policies
provide internal building related advice to assist in the determination of development applications
utilise the support offered by the City to undertake the necessary training and project experience required to continually work towards increasing the level of individual registration held under the Building and Development Certifiers Act 2018
To be successful you will have:
Tertiary qualifications in building surveying or other related discipline
Currently hold a minimum class of registration of ‘Building Surveyor – Restricted (Class 1 and 10 Buildings)’ under the Building and Development Certifiers Act 2018
Experience working in building certification or building surveying in either a Local Government or private practice setting Knowledge of NSW legislation relating to development and building control and the National Construction Code
Select 'Apply' to complete your online application.
The successful applicant is required to complete a pre-employment health declaration and national criminal check.
Position description: View or download the position description
Applications must be submitted online by 11:59pm, Sunday 17 March 2024.
For further information contact: Lee Dunstan, Manager Building Certification on 02 9265 9647 or ldunstan@cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au
A challenging and rewarding career: Why joining the City of Sydney might be the right move for you.
We offer a teams-based approach to flexibility.
Flexible working benefits include:
a localised, team-based condensed work week arrangement (fortnightly roster)
flexible hybrid working
flexible start and finish times
Learning and development:
leadership and management development
further education program including reimbursement of course fees, study/exam leave and financial assistance for student fees/textbooks
Salary packaging options for:
novated lease motor vehicles
childcare provided at City-operated centres
Leave entitlements:
26 weeks parental leave
paid partner leave of 6 weeks
care and cultural leave
bereavement and carer’s leave
Employee Recognition:
annual employee recognition awards
length of service recognition
salary progression scheme
Health and wellbeing:
employee assistance program
regular group fitness classes
peer support network
domestic violence support
staff welfare fund
We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and celebrate a workplace as diverse as our communities. We’re passionate about gender balance in the workplace, with an executive team that is two-thirds female and 50% of our leadership roles held by women.
We encourage all applicants, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, and LGBTIQA+ communities to join us.
We’re a disability confident recruiter. If you identify as a person with disability and require adjustments or support for your application and throughout the recruitment process contact the Recruitment Team recruitment@cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au or 02 9265 9333.
