Principal Building Surveyor

About Us 

The Planning and Development Directorate is responsible for the sustainable and responsible development of the City’s neighbourhoods - both residential and commercial.

This high performing team deals with a wide range of interesting planning matters to help shape the future of the City for over 220,000 residents and visitors.

About the Position

The Principal Building Surveyor is responsible for the accurate, lawful and accountable determination of building applications and resolves building related issues arising from complaints or inspections. The position provides team leadership, expert advice and recommendations to the Manager and sets the direction on building related matters for the Business Unit.

Key Responsibilities

The duties of the Principal Building Surveyor will include but are not limited to:

• Manage the processing and issuance of building applications in compliance with the Building Act 2011
• Lead, support, and mentor a multi-disciplined team
• Provide accurate and expert technical and legislative advice to internal stakeholders and members of the public on building matters.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and a commitment to excellent customer service

About You

The following qualifications and experience are highly desired, but if you don’t tick all the boxes, you could still be a perfect fit for this role. Please apply, all applications will be considered.

• Tertiary level qualification in building, or other accredited qualification allowing for registration as a Building Surveyor Practitioner Level 1 (required) in Western Australia.
• A high level of knowledge and understanding of the principles and practice of statutory building processes in a Local Government environment.
• Demonstrated people management skills, including staff supervision, recruitment, and managing performance.
• Excellent communications skills both written and oral. The ability to negotiate complex matters involving cross functional issues.
• Demonstrated ability to develop innovative ideas and strategies and maintain professional skills in accordance with contemporary best practice.
• Excellent knowledge of the relevant Western Australian Planning system, and Local Government legislation and statutory processes.

For further information, please refer to the position description. 

What We Offer

The City offers some great benefits including flexibility in when and where you work to ensure a work-life balance. You will also enjoy a range of other benefits including:

• Free parking and easy public transport access
• Free onsite fitness facilities and end of journey facilities
• Superannuation matching of up to 6%
• Professional development opportunities, including training, memberships, and study assistance
• Excellent leave entitlements including annual leave loading and the ability to purchase up to an additional 4 weeks’ annual leave per year
• 50% discount on gym memberships at our Stirling leisure centres – only applicable for perm/fixed-term employees
• Amazing in-house employee canteen
• Up to 10 weeks paid parental leave
• Employee health and wellness program and initiatives including yearly flu vaccinations
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your family
• Generous study assistance
• Active social club
• Employee recognition program
• Novated Leasing (where applicable)

This permanent full-time position is a Level 9 Inside Workforce Agreement positions which attracts a salary from $119,122.63 - $125,394.51 gross pro rata per annum plus superannuation.

To be eligible to work for us, you need to provide, or have ability obtain a:

• A copy of Australian driving licence
• National Police Clearance (valid within the last 3 months)
• Pre-Employment Medical and DAS clearance
• The right to work in Australia

More about the City

The City of Stirling is a diverse and thriving local government in Western Australia, with over 223,000 residents, spanning 30 suburbs, the City is a cosmopolitan, multicultural and economic hub.

With over 1,400 employees, the City embraces its diverse workforce by supporting work-life balance and offering opportunities for progression and development. Here at City of Stirling we celebrate and support inclusion and diversity.

We acknowledge the traditional custodians of the City of Stirling, the Wadjak People of the Nyoongar Nation, and the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples of Australia. We will act with compassion and respect towards all people and value people of all abilities, ages, religions, faiths, sexualities, gender identity and cultural backgrounds.

How to Apply

www.stirling.wa.gov.au/employment

If you’re interested in this position, we want to hear from you so click ‘Apply’ now. If you have any questions about the position, please contact Joseph Rowe-Martin I (08) 9205 8***

Applications close 6pm on 27 March 2023, however please be aware that we may commence interviewing of candidates prior to the closing date and reserve the right to close applications prior to the closing date.