Senior Building Officer

1.0 FTE, permanent, full time position Salary classification at MOA 6 Salary range $104,115.07 - $111,068.23 + 11% superannuation Working within a highly supportive, engaged and professional teamAbout us…The City of Unley is a vibrant and dynamic local council that provides a range of valued and diverse services to the surrounding community. Centrally located on the city fringe, less than 4 kilometres from the Adelaide CBD and within easy commute from many areas.The Council takes pride in engaging with our community across all areas, including but not limited to local business initiatives, community events, arts, environmental sustainability, development services, community services and volunteering programs and more.We are passionate leaders in many fields and believe that what we do makes a positive difference to our community.About the role…We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Senior Building Officer to join our team of experienced professional building surveyors within the Building and Environmental Health team. In this role you will be primarily dealing with development work involving residential, commercial and major urban corridor development and including undertaking all relevant assessment, inspection and compliance duties in accordance with the Planning, Development and Infrastructure Act 2016 and other relevant legislation.This role provides opportunity to coordinate major developments undertaken within the City of Unley by acting as a single point of contact to internal and external stakeholders. The objective of this function is to establish and maintain high-level professional relationships that will result in coordinated project delivery and successful outcomes for our community and developers and affiliated professionalsIn this role you will be responsible for: Undertaking building assessments of development applications in accordance with legislative requirements of the Planning, Development and Infrastructure Act 2016, National Construction Code series and referenced Australian Standards. Act as Councils single point of contact for major developments undertaken within the City of Unley. Undertaking inspections and ensuring compliance of building work and swimming pools in accordance with the requirements of the Planning, Development and Infrastructure Act 2016, Practice directions 8 & 9 and applicable Australian Standards, focusing on but not limited to inspections relevant to Level 1 (or 2) Building qualifications of the role. Provide high-level customer support and services in line with the organisational customer service expectations and standards. Provide timely, professional written and verbal advice to all stakeholders regarding building and development matters. Support the Team Leader Building and Health in the day-to-day operations of the building team. Provide efficient and effective end-to-end services and deliver successful community outcomes relating to building services. Attend and represent Council in the ERD Court as an expert witness or Council representative regarding building compliance matters as required. Demonstrate the City of Unley values and leadership attributes when working with others and the community. Some work outside Ordinary Hours may be required.About you…To succeed in this role, you will have: Extensive experience in development assessment, inspection and compliance functions with a willingness and drive to deliver high level customer service. You will be a team player willing to pitch in when circumstances present themselves, focused on achieving positive outcomes with an ability to work autonomously when required. You will have excellent IT skills, be systematic in your approach with an eye for detail and an ability to build professional relationships with both internal and external stakeholders.You are a Building Surveyor with Level 1 or 2 with: Relevant qualifications in building surveying Current SA State Government building accreditation to Level 1 or Level 2 under the Planning, Development and Infrastructure Act 2016 A sound project management approach Excellent time management skills High level analytical, written and verbal skills Ability to exercise and argue reasoned judgement A commitment to continuing professional development Professional and personable “can do” attitudeThe Unley Employee Experience…We recognise, the need to create environments that enables employees within the organisation to thrive and provide innovative and outstanding services to our community. We provide a flexible, supportive, and inclusive environment that encourages professional development. Our outstanding conditions of employment and benefits are designed to attract and retain the best people, as a member of our team, you will benefit from: Competitive salary and conditions Salary sacrifice contributions to your nominated Superannuation fund Generous support for your ongoing education and development Complimentary insurance to protect your income. Comprehensive programs designed to improve your health and wellbeing Paid CPD training and membership renewals to maintain your skills and accreditation Work within a dedicated, professional building teamMore information…All enquiries and applications will remain private and confidential. Position specific enquiries can be directed to Grant Birss, Team Leader Building and Health on (08) 8372 5111.Applications should include a Cover Letter and Resume expressing the skills, experience and qualities you can bring to this position along with evidence of current building accreditation to level 1 or 2.Applications close of business Thursday 14 March 2024. Pre-employment requirements: The position is subject to satisfactorily meeting the following employment requirements: General Employment Probity Check Facet 5 Personality Profiling Everyone Belongs at Unley…As part of our commitment to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace, this role is open to candidates seeking workplace flexibility. We invite candidates of all ages and culturally diverse backgrounds including people living with a disability and First Nations People to apply.We are committed to making reasonable adjustments to provide a positive, barrier free recruitment process and a supportive workplace. Please refer to the Manager’s contact details above for any support you need along the way.Position Description