Cadet Development Officer - Building

• Fixed term part-time role for 12 months working 20 hours a week (flexible around study commitments)
• Based in Hilton on the city fringe
• Salary Level 3, Step 1 $37.72 per hour or $74,547 per annum (adjusted to hours worked) including annual leave loading plus superannuation

What you'll do

You will provide support to staff and provide advice to the general public around building matters in order to ensure that development within West Torrens is of a high quality standard and meets obligations within the Planning, Development and Infrastructure Act 2016. Development is a growing industry in South Australia and West Torrens is a sought after metropolitan location to live and work, due to its close proximity to both the CBD and the coast.

As our Cadet Development Officer, Building, you will:

• assist in processing building rules consent applications
• assist in site visits and inspections
• process mandatory notifications
• provide advice to the community
• support staff undertaking swimming pool audits.

You'll have the opportunity to liaise and learn from colleagues in the City Development Department, as well as external professionals and agencies. A key aim of this Cadetship is for you to gain the workplace experience required for you to apply for accreditation as an Assistant Building Surveyor (Level 3) with the Australian Institute of Building Surveyors or Accredited Professional Building Level 3 with the Accredited Professionals Scheme under the Planning, Development and Infrastructure Act 2016.

Who you are

If you're motivated, enthusiastic, like to work as part of a team and love to solve problems, you could be a good addition for our City Development Building team. You will need to have substantially completed tertiary study towards achieving the Australian Institute of Building Surveyors accreditation, have sound written and verbal communication skills and enjoy helping colleagues and our community with enquiries and requests.

You must also have a minimum essential qualification as per the following:

• Substantially completed tertiary study applicable to gaining Australian Institute of Building Surveying accreditation as an Assistant Building Surveyor or equivalent
• Current White Card (or willingness to obtain one)

In addition, in accordance with the requirements of this role, a National Police Clearance (within six months of issue) and a current Class C Driver's Licence will be required as part of the recruitment process.

Note: The CWT is a COVID-19 vaccinated workplace, so if successful in gaining employment with the CWT you will be required to provide evidence of COVID-19 vaccination status indicating you have received your two primary doses (or three primary doses if immunocompromised) or alternately your SA Health approved vaccination exemption.

City of West Torrens' proposition, 'Beyond the Paycheque'

We are committed to providing a positive and inclusive workplace for all employees, ensuring all are treated fairly and respectfully. We encourage and support a workplace that values individual differences, experiences and perspectives and aim to foster these to achieve organisation and individual benefit.

We are committed to achieving and maintaining White Ribbon Accreditation.

We promote diversity and flexible ways of working.

Our teams are reflective of the communities in which we operate and we value the unique contribution each member makes. The work we do makes a real difference to the lives of our residents and contributes to their economic and social wellbeing.

We value staff well-being and professional development and offer a range of benefits and support that help balance work and life. In addition to salary, you are supported with.

• Freedom to direct contributions to any compliant superannuation fund
• A holistic health and well-being program offering flu vaccinations, skin checks, health seminars and more
• Free access up to 3 counselling sessions through our Employee Assistance Program
• Journey accident insurance
• Paid parental leave
• Corporate uniform allowance
• Business Casual dress days in support of charities and not-for-profit organisations
• Study assistance
• Learning and development opportunities
• On-site car parking

So are you interested?

If you can picture yourself working with our City Development's Building team and providing a valuable service to our community, click on the position description to find out more about this opportunity.

Enquiries to Seng Su, Business Lead Building on 8416 6216.

How do you apply?

Respond to the questions below then submit a cover letter, resume, a copy of your COVID vaccination record, drivers licence and police clearance and white card (if available).

Closing Date: Wednesday 17 April 2024 at 5:00pm