About the Opportunity
Cabonne Council has a permanent, full-time opportunity for
a Senior Building Surveyor to join our Development Services team.
Our Development Services team has been a stable force for many years, however with recent retirements we are now looking to re-energise under new leadership to add depth to our innovative and dynamic team.
The purpose of this position is to coordinate a
range of building functions by maintaining and enforcing compliance with
recognised construction and building standards and legislation. To assess and determine Construction
Certificates, Complying Development Certificates, Section 68 and Occupation
Certificates in accordance with the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act
1979 and relevant Building Codes, as well as assisting with carrying out
mandatory critical stage inspections in regard to new building specifically
class 2 to 9 buildings.
Further information about the role is
contained within the attached Position
Description.
About You
This role is for an experienced Building Surveyor with a strong background in compliance, legislation and interpretation.
To be successful in this role, you will possess
- Tertiary
qualifications in, Building Surveying or related discipline.
- Registration as a Building
Surveyor A2 and possess a sound working knowledge of NSW planning legislation
and the Building Code of Australia
- Class C driver’s licence.
- Desirable - Building Surveying Accreditation A1
- Demonstrated ability and experience
in the regulation of building matters.
- Working
knowledge of and ability to interpret relevant health and building
legislation including Environmental Planning and Assessment Act, Local
Government Act, Plumbing and Drainage Act and related regulations and the
Building Code of Australia.
- Ability
to solve problems and independently manage a number of projects, studies
and consultants to achieve innovative outcomes for complex planning
matters.
- High
level of computer literacy (including Microsoft Office, spreadsheets and
relevant specialised software).
- Understanding
of and a commitment to delivering regulatory requirements of Local
Government.
- Well-developed
communication skills including ability to liaise, negotiate, consult and
resolve conflict
- Demonstrated
ability to prepare and produce detailed correspondence, reports, policies
and complex documents.
- Proven analytical, conceptual and problem solving
skills with demonstrated initiative and flexibility
Remuneration and Benefits
The appointment will be in accordance with the Local
Government (State) Award 2023 and Cabonne Council’s policies and conditions
of employment.
The position is graded 10-12 in Council's salary system with a gross weekly wage range of $1748.30 to $2168.70 dependant on qualifications and experience.
Benefits of working at Council include:
At Cabonne Council we recognise our current and future
employees want to work in an organisation that provides more than just a job.
We understand meaningful work, the opportunity to develop professionally and
personally, and the ability to balance life's priorities are important. We
offer our employees a flexible, welcoming, inclusive and safe work environment,
along with a variety of attractive benefits.
Our lifestyle friendly benefits include:
- A
nine-day fortnight
- Dedicated
training and professional development budgets
- Staff
Wellness Program
- Opportunity
to extend leave by taking leave at half pay
- Flexibility
to meet the operational requirements of Council, while accommodating the
needs of our employees
- Parental
leave for primary and secondary carers
- Fitness
Passport – unlimited use at participating businesses
- Long
service leave available at 5 years’ service
- Salary
packaging options
How to Apply
Before you apply for this position, please read the position
description carefully to assess your eligibility and suitability for the
position. You will be required to answer a few questions that relate to the
criteria on the online application and provide a copy of your current Resume.
Council will only accept applications submitted online.
Cabonne Council operates a merit-based recruitment
process.
Interview Process
Applications will be shortlisted as they are received. You
will be contacted by phone if you have been selected for interview. If you have not been selected for interview you will be
advised by email.
Pre-Employment Screening
In the event you are shortlisted for an interview, and are
then selected to progress to the next stage following interview, you must be
prepared to undergo the following pre-employment screening processes as part of
the selection process:
- A
pre-employment physical examination (at Council's expense).
- Reference
checking – an external company will be used to complete reference checks for preferred candidates.
- Undertake
any other applicable screening that may be relevant to the role.
- Checking
validity of certificates and qualifications.
- Criminal History Check.
Other important details
For a confidential discussion regarding this role, please
contact Council’s Leader Development Services Rhassel Mhasho, on 02 6392 3200.
Cabonne Council is an equal opportunity employer embracing access and diversity in its recruitment process.
Cabonne Council is a Child Safe Organisation that is dedicated to respecting children and young people. We prioritise their voices and views and we are committed to taking proactive measures to always keep children safe.
