- $71,365.16 to $85,108.03 p.a. plus 12% superannuation
- Permanent full time position with a fortnightly RDO
- Learning and development opportunities
About us
Woollahra is an area steeped in natural beauty and heritage appealing to residents, businesses and visitors who enjoy its many parks, waterfront locations and historic buildings. Our people come from a diverse range of backgrounds and professions creating a dynamic workforce of over 400 staff members.
About the role
We have an exciting new opportunity for an Assistant Building and Compliance Officer to join the Compliance team on a permanent full time basis. This is a fantastic opportunity to kick start your professional career in Building Surveying and Compliance with the support of a professional and collaborative team.
Reporting to the Compliance Team Leader, the successful applicant will gain hands on experience and support the team with various duties including:
- Assist the Building & Compliance Officers in the provision of Part 6 Services, Principal Certifier Services and the enforcement of planning and building laws.
- Assist the Team Leader Compliance in the assessment of hoarding and activity applications.
- Assist Council’s Fire Safety Officer in the administration of Council’s Fire Safety program.
- Provide administrative support and maintain Building & Compliance records.
About you
You would have recently completed a relevant tertiary qualification or be currently studying and seeking to gain hands on practical experience and progress your career within Local Government. Most importantly, you will have a positive 'can do' attitude, posses strong organisational/administrative skills and be comfortable working with or without supervision. You will be a high achiever and will demonstrate the following:
- Enrolled in (or recently completed) a tertiary course to obtain qualifications as a Building Surveyor or one of the approved qualifications as contained in Schedule 2 of the “Building and Development Certifiers Regulation”.
- Demonstrated commitment to customer service.
- Ability to be effective within a multi-disciplinary team.
- Demonstrated sound written and verbal communication skills including report writing skills.
- Demonstrated time management skills and the ability to manage competing demands.
- Computer literacy including experience in the use of databases.
- Current Class C drivers licence.
Desirable Criteria
- Knowledge of the role of local government in the enforcement of planning and environmental legislation.
- Understanding of the National Construction Code (NCC).
- Ability to read and interpret construction plans.
- Understanding of the construction industry and the responsibilities of the certifier.
What’s in it for you?
We promote equal access to opportunities within the organisation and we pride ourselves on creating a safe and engaging working environment.
We are dedicated to looking after our staff, because if we look after our people, we will be better placed to look after our community.
Eligible staff will be entitled to some of the following benefits:
- Fortnightly RDO
- Hybrid workplace - potential to work from home up to 2 days per week
- Subsidised gym membership through Fitness Passport with access to 810+ fitness facilities
- Generous personal leave provisions (E.g. Long Service Leave after 5 years’ of continuous service, Parental Leave, Health & Wellbeing Days, Study Leave)
- High quality training and development opportunities
How to apply
- Apply on line by clicking the link below.
- You will be asked to demonstrate how you meet each of the selection criteria.
- If you have a separate statement addressing the selection criteria, please upload it as a cover letter and simply refer to it in the online questionnaire.
- You will be able to upload 2 documents only.
- For information on applying for Council jobs, please refer to http://www.woollahra.nsw.gov.au/council/employment/recruitment_and_selection_process
- For further information about the role, please contact Paul Sullivan, Compliance Team Leader on 9391 7148 during business hours.
- Our preference is for applications to be submitted online, however, we will accept hard copy applications addressed to Human Resources, Woollahra Council, PO Box 61, Double Bay, NSW, 1360.
CLOSING DATE: 11:59PM on Sunday 19 October 2025
Woollahra Council is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at time of application.
Woollahra Council is committed to responding to its responsibilities under the Work Health and Safety Act 2011 in undertaking all measures that are reasonably practical to ensure the health and safety of all our workers.
Woollahra Council is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion.
We are committed to reconciliation and strongly encourage all applicants, including, but not limited to, Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people, people with disabilities, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, young people, mature aged workers, LGBTIQ and other minority groups to apply.
