Building Surveyor

Greater Hume Council is seeking a highly skilled and passionate Building Surveyor to join our Environment and Planning team on a full-time basis.

In this role, you will play a key role in ensuring development applications meet statutory, safety and quality standards. You will work closely with a range of stakeholders to deliver high-quality, professional building surveying services and advice to the community.

Key Responsibilities

As Council’s Building Surveyor, you will:

• Assess and determine construction certificate applications in accordance with Environmental Planning and Assessment Act and Building Code of Australia
• Provide an inspectorial service to new and existing buildings under construction and to ensure compliance with development and building approvals
• Provide an assessment and inspection service for existing buildings as required to upgrade and/or maintain fire safety measures
• Undertake planning assessment of basic development applications
• Issue approvals under the Local Government Act and undertake inspections of works including but not limited to plumbing installations and onsite sewerage management systems
• Inspect buildings and recommend the issue of Classification Certificates
• Inspect solid fuel heater installations and provide advice regarding compliance
• Inspect and make recommendations on the issue of notices and/or orders in relation to Section 124 of the Local Government Act, and Part 9 of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act
• Inspect and present written reports on unauthorised structures and buildings
• Prepare reports to Council on policy variations in relation to building and minor development matters
• Provide a public service by interview and availability during specified hours
• Provide professional advice to all clients of Council as and when required.

For more information and to apply, follow this link.