Building Surveyor

• Up to $102,444* p.a. total salary package ($79,741 - $92,292 + 11% super)
• Permanent, Full Time
• Attractive employee benefits – Close to public transport, onsite gym, wellness program & more!

*P.A Pro-rata Dependent on skills and experience

The City of Melville is a determined, passionate, and diverse workplace that is committed to making a difference in the community. We strive to create a workplace that fosters growth, development, and collaboration, where every team member is valued and empowered to succeed.

Looking for a challenging and rewarding role in building surveying and compliance? We have an exciting opportunity for a Building Surveyor to join our team.

As a Building Surveyor, you'll be responsible for assessing and processing a range of building applications, including those of a complex nature, ensuring compliance with the Building Act, Building Code of Australia, Community Planning Scheme, and related policies, local laws, and regulations. You’ll also be providing your best practice technical advice and expertise to both our internal and external customers.

You'll play a key role in ensuring building records and information systems are correct and up to date. This will involve carrying out site inspections to assess compliance of building approvals with the Building Code of Australia and statutory controls.

In addition to your day-to-day responsibilities, you'll develop and provide reports with recommendations on building applications to the Manager of Building and Environmental Health Services. You'll work closely with other members of the team to ensure that appropriate action is taken in line with established policies and practices, with the aim of maintaining a strong customer service.

 If you're a detail-oriented individual with experience in building surveying, we want to hear from you. Apply today and join our team as our next Building Surveyor.

Essential Qualifications:

• Essential – Tertiary qualification in Building Surveying or equivalent.
• Essential - Current ‘C’ Class Drivers Licence. 
• Essential - White Card. 
• Desirable – Level 2 Building Surveyor Qualification.
• Previous experience in a Building Surveyor role. 
• Experience in the application of the Building Act, Building Code of Australia, building practices and statutory requirements.

Skills and Experience Required:

• High level of interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills, including report writing.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Strong negotiation and conflict resolution skills.
• Well developed decision making and problem solving skills. 
• Ability to interpret maps and plans.
• Good team work and team building skills. 
• Ability to prioritise workload, maintain flexibility, meet deadlines and drive projects

Elevate your work experience with the City of Melville’s benefits!

• Ignite your professional growth with our structured professional development and study assistance programs.
• Say goodbye to expensive gym memberships! Enjoy complimentary membership to our state-of-the-art Gym, Pool, and Health Lounge facilities.
• Get ready for fun with our active social club to connect with colleagues and make lifelong friends.
• Need a helping hand? Our Employee Assistance Programs and supportive leadership team are here to support you every step of the way.
• Unwind and recharge with generous annual leave. Take up to 10 weeks* off per year and come back rejuvenated (*conditions apply, of course). We’re also thrilled to offer an additional 2 days of leave per year – take that well deserved break!
• Plan for your future with confidence. Our superannuation package includes a contribution up to 14.5%* (*conditions apply).

If you are interested in this exciting opportunity, we strongly advise you apply as soon as possible as the City reserves the right to close this advertisement before the closing date. Apply with your resume and cover letter by 19th April 2024

For further queries regarding the position contact: Patrick Hughes – Manager Building and Environmental Health Services – 08 9364 0***

The City of Melville celebrates diversity, inclusion, and belonging. We welcome and strongly encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including but not limited to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, and people living with disabilities.

We appreciate the interest from Recruitment Agencies in collaborating with us, however, at this time, the City of Melville is managing the recruitment process for this role. Please refrain from submitting candidate profiles to our team. Rest assured, should the need for external assistance arise in the future, we will not hesitate to reach out to recruitment agencies.