Coordinator Building Compliance

• Up to $130,541* p.a. total salary package ($97,952 - $114,010 + 14.5% super)*
• Full-time, permanent position, with commuting use of City vehicle.
• Attractive employee benefits – Close to public transport, onsite gym, wellness program & more!

*based on skills and experience, with co-contributions

The City of Melville is a progressive, passionate, and diverse workplace 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.

If you're looking for an opportunity to join a dynamic and supportive team that is dedicated to making a positive impact, then we want to hear from you.

We are seeking a Building Services Coordinator to lead our Compliance Officers and Swimming Pool Inspectors in achieving effective and successful outcomes in line with relevant legislation, strategic objectives, and customer requirements.

As our Coordinator Building Compliance you will be responsible for:

• Providing comprehensive advice to other service areas of Council in relation to building issues in line with the City’s strategic objectives and to external stakeholders.
• Preparing site inspection reports to a high standard and representing the Council in relation to Building Compliance matters, as necessary.
• Responding to Councillor requests on specific development issues in an accurate and timely manner.
• Assisting in the preparation of the Divisional Business Plan.
• Attending State Administrative Tribunal and WA Magistrate Court, where required.
• Supervising, mentoring, and developing City Compliance Officers and Swimming Pool Inspectors within the Planning Directorate.
• Ensuring the effective and efficient performance of Building Services within the City of Melville to achieve strategic objectives.

To be successful in this role, you will possess:

• Tertiary qualification in Building Surveying or equivalent.
• Building Surveyors Certificate of Registration Level 1 or 2. 
• Current ‘C’ Class Drivers Licence.
• White Card.
• Extensive experience, expertise, and competence in Building Surveying with Local Government or as a private consultant Building Surveyor.
• Extensive experience and competency in the Building Construction Industry and in assessing and issuing building permits.
• Extensive experience and competency in managing appeals in the State Administrative Tribunal and prosecutions.
• Proven experience in supervision of staff.

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 12th 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.