Senior Building Compliance Officer, Principal Building Surveyor

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Buildings and ContractsPosition number / Pool Ref number:
Pool Ref VCID02914Work Type:
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2024-04-03 4:00 PMAttachments:Senior Building Compliance Officer, Principal Building SurveyorLevel 6 & 7, $110,309 - $136,891 pa, PSCSAA 2022Join our team and be part of an innovative agency that values collaboration, growth and flexibility while improving the lives of Western Australians.At Finance we’re committed to delivering the best possible outcomes for our customers.We deliver a diverse range of services throughout the State including providing leadership and advice across government, building infrastructure projects such as schools, hospitals and community facilities, buying goods and services for government such as electric vehicles, pharmaceutical products or software services and we coordinate initiatives to support the Western Australian economy like administering grants and rebates.Surprising right? Our collaborative approach and commitment to innovation means we get things done.Our staff are passionate about the work we do and our values of clarity, empathy, growth and collaboration underpin everything. We are also committed to making Finance the ‘best place to work’ which means we value flexibility and diversity.We’re an equal opportunity employer and encourage gender diversity, Aboriginal people, young people, people with disability, and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to join us.As part of our team, you will enjoy:

• a range of flexible work options including working from home up to 2 days per week.
• significant opportunities to develop and grow through a range of professional development, training, and on the job learning opportunities.
• generous leave entitlements including 4 weeks’ annual leave and 3 public service holidays each year. In addition, long service leave accrues every 7 years and an option to purchase additional leave each year.
• flexible workspaces at our Djookanup location in Osborne Park, where you will be able to choose the type of office space that enables you to do your best work.
• access to activity-based work hubs in the CBD, Fremantle and Joondalup.

About The Role:The Senior Building Compliance Officer (Level 6) reviews applications for permits and prepares recommendations for permits to be granted within the Finance Permit Authority, ensuring compliance with the WA Building Act, the National Construction Code, and relevant Australian Standards. This position is also responsible for undertaking scheduled inspections of building projects and a range of activities in support of the Permit Authority. The Senior Building Compliance Officer will work autonomously and as part of a team to provide technical advice, participate in regulatory quality audits and provide technical reports on the outcomes of inspections and audits.Principal Building Surveyor (Level 7) manages the process of ensuring compliance with the WA Building Act, the National Construction Code and referenced Australian Standards. The position also performs technical assessment of plans and specifications of commercial and public buildings. This role will support the division’s contribution to improving Building Compliance of Government buildings.About You:Our ideal candidate would be detail oriented with a high level of technical expertise in the built environment and building surveying. You will have extensive experience in a permit authority as a Building Surveyor assessing and determining applications for Demolition, Building and Occupancy Permits for non-residential buildings. You will be the internal authority on all matters regarding building regulation, also providing advice and guidance on regulatory matters to customer teams, both internal and external. You are professional in all your activities; exemplify integrity and have a clear understanding of the need to provide timely customer service without compromising on regulatory requirements.To be considered for a Level 7 Principal Building Surveyor role you will also have a registration as a Level 1 Building Surveyor Practitioner in Western Australia.How to Apply:If you think you have what it takes to be a part of our dynamic and forward-thinking team, submit the following in MS word or PDF format only: * A comprehensive CV that clearly shows your skills, experiences and key achievements, including the details of two referees.

• A two (2) page covering letter, outlining your suitability for the role/s in the context of the essential work-related requirements and Values. In your application you will be asked to indicate the position you wish to be considered for.

You may need to provide documentation to substantiate claims regarding any qualifications listed on your covering letter and/or CV.Virtual interviews may be used as part of this recruitment process.You will need to clearly demonstrate your alignment to the Department’s Values throughout all stages of the selection process as a pre-requisite for appointment.Please ensure you apply by the closing deadline as late and incomplete applications will not be accepted.Further Job-Related Information:Please contact Conor O’shea on (08) 6551 2171 for further information about the position (not to be contacted for Applicant Information Packs or assistance with lodging your application).Please refer to the Applicant Information Pack and Job Description Form for full position details as these documents will assist you with the preparation of your application.If you experience difficulties downloading these documents, please call (08) 6557 8111, select option 1 followed by option 2 or email and quote Pool Ref VCID02914 to obtain an Applicant Information Pack.Currently there is one (1) permanent full-time Level 7 position available for filling. We are seeking to establish a pool of suitable applicants to fill vacancies that may arise in the Agency within the next twenty-four (24) months on a full-time, part-time, permanent, or fixed-term basis with the possibility of further extension(s) and/or permanency. Please note that being placed in the pool does not guarantee your placement in a position.