Be passionate. Be progressive. Hawkesbury City
Council.
- Full-Time
Temporary position until 31/01/2027
- Salary
Range $103k - $124k per annum
- 9 Day
Fortnight + Fitness Passport + On-Site Parking + Leaseback Vehicle Option
Hawkesbury City
Council is the largest local government area in metropolitan NSW covering 2,800
square kilometres, incorporating both urban and rural communities. We are committed to working together to
deliver outcomes for the community through innovation and best practice.
Hawkesbury City Council strives to be an inclusive workplace
for all people. We welcome and encourage applications from all ages and
genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally
diverse backgrounds, the LGBTIQ+ community, veterans and people with
disabilities.
The Role
Reporting to the Coordinator Building
Surveyor and based in Windsor NSW, the Senior Building Surveyor position is available on a temporary full-time basis. This position provides an
efficient and effective service in relation to certification work, fire safety
and development assessment to ensure that development achieves Council’s
objectives. Constraints you will be exposed to include bushfire, flooding,
heritage, landslip, threatened species, koala habitat, acid sulphate soils, to
name a few. You will need a strong work ethic and be willing to take on
challenges. Opportunities exist for process improvements and special projects.
About You
You will have strong communication and interpersonal skills and
have a demonstrated ability to meet deadlines and commitments. You will be
experienced in negotiation and problem solving and have highly developed report
writing skills. You will be customer centric and be committed to providing
quality customer service.
Essential Criteria
- Tertiary qualification in building surveying,
environmental health or equivalent
- Extensive relevant experience in development
assessment including complex developments
- Comprehensive knowledge of the Environmental
Planning & Assessment Act 1979 and Local Government Act 1993 and associated
legislation and regulations
- Registered as a Building Certifier with Fair
Trading NSW
- Demonstrated computer skills
- Current Class C Drivers Licence
- The right to live and work in Australia
- Class C Drivers Licence
- WHS General Construction Work in NSW
- Working with Children Check (WWCC)
- Successful applicants will be required to
undergo background (police) checks and medical declaration
The Rewards
There are many
benefits to working at Hawkesbury Council, including:
- Great
working environment
- Fortnightly
Rostered Day Off
- Flexible
work arrangements
- Health
and Wellbeing Program
- Employee
Reward and Recognition program
- Fitness
Passport
- Social
Club - BBQs, Christmas parties, raffles and activities
- Employee
Assistance Program for employees and their family
To Apply
For further
position details, including the selection criteria and how to apply, visit our
website www.hawkesbury.nsw.gov.au
Applications close Sunday, 19 October 2025
Please allow 4 weeks from the closing date for processing of your
application.
Applicants who do
not address the selection criteria may not be considered for this position.
Please note that the
canvassing of Councillors in relation to these matters will automatically
disqualify the applicant from this process.
