Build a career in building surveying and make a real impact on community development
Let’s start with the important stuff. This role includes:
- Salary from $90,511 per annum (plus super) based on a 35-hour week.
- 9-day fortnight, RDOs, and flexible hours
- Career development, mentoring, and training support
- Generous leave entitlements.
- Gym discounts
Join Armidale Regional Council as a Building Surveyor and play a pivotal role in shaping the region’s development landscape. This full-time position within the Development and Certification team involves assessing Construction and Complying Development Certificate applications, providing expert advice on building matters and legislation, conducting inspections, and contributing to community education and compliance
Ready to take the next step?
If you’re already accredited (or close to it) under the NSW system, you’ll bring technical expertise, sound judgment, and a strong understanding of development legislation. You’ll thrive in a role that values professionalism, compliance, and community outcomes, working both independently and as part of a high-performing team.
Or—maybe you’re not yet qualified, but you have a background or an interest in construction, building design, compliance, or a related field. You’re eager to learn, develop new skills, and work toward accreditation with our support. What matters most is your proactive attitude and commitment to growth.
In return, we offer a competitive, negotiable salary based on your experience and qualifications, along with support to help you achieve accreditation under the NSW system.
We’d like you bring a strong interest in building standards and development compliance, practical knowledge from the construction or building industry, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work collaboratively. Most importantly, you have a proactive attitude and a genuine commitment to professional growth.
Why Join Armidale Regional Council
At Council, we’re committed to fostering a positive and inclusive workplace culture built on wellbeing, inclusion, commitment and transparency. These values guide how we work together and how we serve our community.
We’re looking for people who not only reflect these values but also inspire and support others to do the same.
Your application
In your application, tell us about:
- Why do you want to work at Armidale Regional Council?
- What makes you the best person for the role?
- Your qualifications and experience relevant to the role.
Please include a covering letter and a CV. We also want you to upload a video of yourself (no longer than 3 minutes*) answering the following:
- Briefly introduce yourself,
- What does a positive team culture mean to you, and why is it important?
- Can you share an example from your previous experience where you helped create or maintain a positive team environment during a challenging situation?
*Please note only .mov, .mp4, .wmv, and and avi. files are accepted with a size limit of 50mb.
Please note:
- Only the five (3 written, 3 video) questions need to be addressed in your application, however your resume and cover letter will be assessed against the full list of Essential Criteria located within the Position Description attached to this advertisement.
- You will also be required to attach PDF copies of your qualifications, tickets &/or accreditations to your application.
Are you ready to be part of reviving the region and join the Development and Certificate team?
If you would like further information on the role, please contact Mick Clynch, Manager Development and Certification on 0488 212 841 for a confidential discussion.
Armidale Regional Council is an inclusive employer that does not discriminate based on race, religion, national origin, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, or marital, veteran, or disability status.
Council recognises the unique skills and attributes demonstrated by service personnel in their service to our country and applications from ex-service personnel are welcome. All applicants who are veterans will be provided with specific feedback on their application if they are unsuccessful. The Local Government Rank to Grade Guide was developed to help both hiring managers and veterans understand how ADF skills and experience align with public sector jobs. You can use this guide as a tool to help you identify where your skills and qualifications align you to. For further information, and to access this guide, please click
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Applications close 11.30pm, Sunday 4 January 2025
