Here at CBCity
The City of Canterbury Bankstown is one of the largest Council’s in NSW with the most culturally, socially and economically diverse communities in Sydney. We deliver 28 key services such as childcare, waste collection, parks maintenance, libraries, community facilities and aquatic centres to over 380,000 residents.
The role
Are you ready to play a key role in shaping safe, compliant, and sustainable development across our city? We're looking for a proactive and knowledgeable Building Surveyor to join our dedicated Building Compliance team.
In this role, you’ll help ensure Council continues to meet its responsibilities in development assessment, building certification and compliance, all while upholding the expectations of our growing community.
You’ll be responsible for enforcing building regulations and overseeing the assessment of development applications, including complying development certificates, construction and occupation certificates and building information certificates. When acting as the Principal Certifier, you’ll also conduct critical stage inspections, ensuring quality and safety at every step.
Bring your expertise and eye for detail to a role where your work helps shape the future of our city - one project at a time!
Duties will include but not be limited to:
- Deliver timely and effective building certification and development assessment services.
- Investigate unauthorised or non-compliant works, applying relevant legislation and codes.
- Provide expert advice to Council and the community on certification and compliance matters.
- Manage workload to meet Council’s service delivery standards.
- Collaborate with internal teams to support a positive and results-focused environment.
- Assess building compliance and prepare clear communications on non-compliance and actions required.
- Conduct statutory inspections to support a trusted certification service.
- Communicate compliance issues through concise reporting and customer engagement.
- Contribute to initiatives that improve team operations and performance.
- Maintain current knowledge of legislation and complete required training for registration.
- Support community education on building and development standards.
For a full list of duties, click HERE to review the position description.
You will have
- Tertiary qualifications in Building Surveying or a related field.
- Registered Building Surveyor under NSW Fair Trading requirements.
- Current Class C Driver’s Licence and Construction White Card.
- Extensive experience in building surveying, including roles as Certifying Authority and Principal Certifier.
- Experience in development enforcement or compliance within local government.
- Strong knowledge of relevant legislation and codes (e.g. EP\&A Act, Local Government Act, BCA).
- Proven interpersonal, conflict resolution, and negotiation skills.
- Effective written and verbal communication abilities.
- Professional registration as Building Surveyor - Restricted (Class 1 or 10) would be desirable but not essential.
The salary range for this opportunity starts at $93,583 (Grade G, Step 1) + Car Allowance or Leaseback Vehicle + 12% super
Salary is negotiable dependent on skills and experience.
What’s on offer
- An Attractive Remuneration Package.
- Embrace a better work-life balance with our Accrued Time Off program, designed to prioritise your well-being and help you manage the balance between your personal and professional life.
- Contribute to making a positive impact on our community.
- An investment in your professional growth, fostering continuous learning and development opportunities.
- Access to our employee Health and Wellbeing Programs.
For more information, please contact Khalil Georges (Team Leader Building Compliance) at Khalil.georges@cbcity.nsw.gov.au
You will need to submit your application via the ‘Apply’ button below and create a login using your email address and upload a
- Resume; and
- Cover Letter addressing the selection criteria within the position description and explaining your suitability for the role.
Applications close Sunday 17 August 2025.
CBCity is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. We want our workplace to reflect the diverse community we serve. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, experiences and abilities; this includes people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, the LGBTQIA+ community and people from culturally diverse backgrounds.
If you require support with your application and throughout the recruitment process, please contact the Talent Management Team at recruitment@cbcity.nsw.gov.au
Successful applicants may be required to undertake a Criminal History Check, Medical and/or Working with Children Check in accordance with the position.
Applicants must hold an Australian citizenship, permanent residency, or possess a valid work permit/visa with full unrestricted working rights to be eligible.
