Building Surveyor
Location: Tamworth, NSW
THE OPPORTUNITY
- Great opportunity for further career development
- Work with a great team
- Located in the diverse and beautiful Tamworth Region
COULD THIS BE YOU?
Council is seeking a motivated and collaborative professional to join our team. We are looking for a Building Surveyor to work within the Building Certification Team undertaking assessment and determination of a wide range of construction certificate, complying development applications, plumbing and drainage related Local Government applications for all classes of buildings.
The Building Surveyor is responsible for:
- Assessing and determining construction certificates, complying development, and Local Government applications in line with accreditation and relevant legislation.
- Applying expert knowledge of the Building Code of Australia, National Plumbing and Drainage Code, and other industry standards to ensure compliance.
- Delivering high-quality customer service through effective communication, problem-solving, and collaboration within a team environment.
- Contributing to a safe, efficient, and supportive workplace by mentoring team members, managing workloads, and maintaining strong organisational practices.
TO BE SUCCESSFUL IN THIS ROLE YOU WILL NEED
- NSW Drivers Licence
- Currently hold a minimum class of Building Surveyor – Restricted (Class 1 -10) or its equivalence A3 (preferably) under the former Building Professionals Board's Accreditation Scheme; or have Building Inspector class (A4) with qualifications and recent experience to apply for and achieve registration by Fair Trading NSW at a minimum class of Building Surveyor – Restricted (Class 1 -10), OR
- Be enrolled in a course delivering a qualification recognised in the Building & Certifiers Act & Regulation in order to obtain Certifier Registration.
- Driver Licence
- Workcover OHS Induction
INTERESTED? WE LOOK FORWARD TO MEETING YOU!
For a confidential discussion, please contact Nicole Chegwyn, Team Leader – Building Certification, on 02 6767 5563.
Salary range: Grade 11-17 - $70,420.20 - $106,199.05 plus superannuation and leaseback vehicle for a 35 hour work week. Salary may be negotiated based on skills, experience and your value to our organisation.
Flexible working arrangements will be considered by mutual agreement and according to operational requirements.
Shortlisted applicants will be required to undertake a Pre-employment Medical Screening including Alcohol & Other Drugs Testing.
Apply Now! Applications Close: 11.59pm Friday, 31 October 2025.
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WHY IS IT ‘WORTH’ WORKING AT TAMWORTH REGIONAL COUNCIL?
For your LIFESTYLE: More time in your day with flexibility for your passions, family or play! It's Worth It - Lifestyle
For our COMMUNITY: Help create Tamworth tomorrow, leave your mark on our city. It's Worth It - Community
For your CAREER: Boost your career, the sky is the limit. It's Worth It - Career
For BELONGING: Join a family that values team spirit and genuinely cares about your wellbeing. It's Worth It - Belonging
Our values guide our culture, shape how we work, and define what we stand for as an organisation – watch now to discover if you’re aligned with what drives us - Tamworth Regional Council - Our Values
A GREAT PLACE TO LIVE AND WORK!
Tamworth Regional Council proudly sits on Kamilaroi Country, the traditional lands of the Gomeroi people, with a large diverse workplace culture with over 650 employees who are proud to service our community.
The Tamworth region is home to over 60,000 people and is a thriving economic and cultural hub in the North West of NSW. Our recently adopted plan for the future of the region, ‘Blueprint 100’, drives strategic vision for growth as a region, as we plan for how the city and the region will sustainably accommodate a population of 100,000 people.
Our people strive to build a great organisational culture fostering our shared values of Teamwork, Equity, Accountability, Customer Orientation and Health and Safety whilst embracing the drive for excellence, innovation and respect.
ABOUT OUR REGION
The Tamworth Regional is a fabulous place to call home boasting the vibrant regional city of Tamworth along with the towns of Manilla, Barraba, Nundle and Kootingal as well as 17 hamlets, villages and rural areas. Located just 4 hours’ drive (or a direct flight) to bustling Sydney and multiple coastal locations within 3-4 hours’ drive, Tamworth is a central hub and a place to enjoy all year round.
Tamworth offers an enviable lifestyle with all the conveniences and services you’d expect from a larger city, coupled with a relaxed pace of life with opportunities to enjoy all that nature has to offer, along with being a great place to raise children, make long term friends and create a professional career.
As the capital of the North West region, Tamworth is home to major health and education centres, affordable housing options to suit all lifestyles, attractive employment and business opportunities with a robust and innovative local economy. In addition, the Tamworth region boasts a proud sporting culture with world class facilities and a supporting community of clubs.
Tamworth Regional Council is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer committed to supporting a diverse, respectful, safe and inclusive workplace. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and ages including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, LGBTIQA+, people with disabilities and other diversity groups. If you require additional support or any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know during the application process.
Council is committed to promoting the care, protection and safeguarding of children. To learn more about our Commitment to Child Safety Statement and screening processes, click the link below.
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