Building Surveyor

Greater Hume Council is a large rural Council with a focus on responsibility, growth and sustainability. We are based in southern New South Wales, right near the Murray River, bordering Victoria and the local government areas of Albury, Federation, Lockhart, Snowy Valleys and Wagga Wagga Councils. Our offices are dispersed across Holbrook, Culcairn and Jindera, all a short drive to the shore of Lake Hume.

We offer a broad range of services such as swimming pools, libraries and early year’s services through to waste collection, planning permits and major capital works development. Our staff appreciate our flexible approach to work life balance and our friendly, inclusive atmosphere. We enjoy delivering a high standard of meaningful, varied work to our diverse rural communities.

About the Position

Greater Hume are searching for a highly skilled professional to join the team in the full time permanent position of Building Surveyor. As Council's Building Surveyor, you will be required to provide an effective and professional building surveying service to a wide range of customers.

You will hold as a minimum Building Surveyor - Restricted (Class 1-10) Accreditation with NSW Fair Trading. Our ideal candidate will hold a Building Surveyor - Restricted (All Classes of Building), coupled with demonstrated experience in the assessment of buildings, fire safety measures and development applications in general.

Council is prepared to support a candidate to progress their level of accreditation from Building Surveyor - Restricted (Class 1-10) to Building Surveyor - Restricted (All Classes of Building).

In addition to the above, the position attracts an annual salary ranging between $87,500 to $98,000 for a Building Surveyor - Restricted (Class 1-10) and $105,000 to $117,000 for a Building Surveyor - Restricted (All Classes of Building). The salary package also includes an 11% Superannuation contribution, a Council Leaseback Vehicle and a 35 hour week and a 9 day fortnight work arrangement.

The location of the position is flexible and can be located at Council's Culcairn Office and/or Jindera Office, with Jindera being a 10 minute drive from Albury/Wodonga.

As Building Surveyor, you will:

· Assess and determine construction certificate applications in accordance with Environmental Planning and Assessment Act and Building Code of Australia

· Provide an inspectorial service to new and existing buildings under construction and to ensure compliance with development and building approvals

· Provide an assessment and inspection service for existing buildings as required to upgrade and/or maintain fire safety measures

· Undertake planning assessment of basic development applications

· Issue approvals under the Local Government Act and undertake inspections of works including but not limited to plumbing installations and onsite sewerage management systems

· Inspect buildings and recommend the issue of Classification Certificates

· Inspect solid fuel heater installations and provide advice regarding compliance

· Inspect and make recommendations on the issue of notices and/or orders in relation to Section 124 of the Local Government Act, and Part 9 of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act

· Inspect and present written reports on unauthorised structures and buildings

· Prepare reports to Council on policy variations in relation to building and minor development matters

· Provide a public service by interview and availability during specified hours

· Provide professional advice to all clients of Council as and when required

Why work with Greater Hume Council?

· 35 hour week and 9 day fortnight with a fortnightly rostered day off (RDO) creating a healthy work-life balance

· 11% Superannuation contribution, plus the option to salary sacrifice

· 4 weeks annual leave, including a paid shut down over Christmas and New Year

· 3 weeks sick leave upfront, plus access to 11 other forms of leave as per the Award

· Long service leave entitlement after 5 years at Council that is transferrable between NSW Councils

· Ongoing access to professional development, with Council assistance up to $8,000

· Professional development days every year

· Wellbeing programs including 24/7 EAP access, flu injections, skin checks and weekly Physiotherapist visits

· Annual salary review opportunities.

If you believe you are the skilled professional we are seeking at Greater Hume and would like to have a confidential discussion about the opportunity on offer, please contact Greater Hume Council's Director Environment and Planning, Colin Kane on 0260 360 ***.

Applications will be received until 12 noon Tuesday, 9 April 2024. Please note that applicants may be contacted prior to closing date for interview.