Permanent
Full time (An average of 38 hours per week)
The City of Rockingham is an award winning local government located 40km south of the Perth CBD and is known as the place where the coast comes to life. One of the fastest growing local governments in the south metropolitan area, we are responsible for the provision and delivery of high quality services, facilities and events that meet or exceed community expectations. Providing a safe and healthy workplace for our employees is important to us and we are committed to employing team members who share the City’s Values of Recognition, Ethics, Service, Professional Development, Empowerment, Communication and Teamwork – RESPECT. These Values are incorporated into all aspects of employment at the City.
Working as part of the Building Services team you will play a key role in delivering statutory building services and ensuring compliance with relevant legislation. The position is responsible for assessing and processing a range of applications under the Building Act 2011, issuing statutory certificates, undertaking compliance inspections, conducting R-Code assessments, and investigating unauthorised or unsafe structures. Working across a diverse portfolio, including residential developments and caravan parks, you will help maintain building standards, support community safety, and contribute to positive development outcomes.
This role is suited to an experienced Building Surveyor with strong knowledge of relevant legislation, building construction practices and the Residential Design Codes of Western Australia. You will bring excellent communication, negotiation and decision-making skills, combined with a well-organised approach and the ability to provide sound, consistent assessments and advice across a range of building matters. To be successful, you must hold a current WA “C” Class Driver’s Licence and a recognised building industry qualification appropriate under the Building Services (Registration) Act 2011 (WA), Building Services (Registration) Regulations 2011 (WA) or equivalent.
What we offer
This position offers a salary of $102,707 to $110,461 per annum (depending on experience). We value our employees and offer:
- 12% superannuation with the option to co-contribute up to a further 5%
- A variety of health and wellbeing programmes including a physical health reimbursement subsidy payments of up to $200 per annum, free flu vaccinations, free skin cancer checks, mental health programs and Employee Assistance Provider (EAP) services
- Training and development opportunities including paid study leave and study fees
- Salary packaging opportunities for motor vehicles, etc.
- Rostered days off available for full time employees
An information package, including the position description, is available on our website.
Applications must be submitted online by 4pm on Thursday 13 August 2026.
This process may be used to fill future similar permanent or fixed-term positions that may become available in the City during the next 12 months.
If you identify as a person with disability and require adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process please contact the Recruitment Team via email at jobs@rockingham.wa.gov.au or phone 08 9528 0333. We’re happy to discuss options to assist you e.g. we can provide alternate formats for application forms, or alternate methods of applying.
The City of Rockingham encourages applicants from a diverse range of backgrounds, including First Nations people, people living with disability and people who speak a first language other than English.
