Coordinator Building Services

Coordinator Building Services

• Full Time, Permanent role with 9 Day Fortnight for a better work life balance
• Elevate your career with a leadership role that offers impact, growth and recognition.
• Relocation assistance available

Lead a high‑performing building team and play a key role in supporting the growth and development of a rapidly expanding region.

About Murray River Council:

Join an award‑winning organisation that is modern, dynamic, and genuinely committed to employee satisfaction and engagement. Murray River Council offers a supportive and flexible workplace where staff are encouraged to achieve an ideal work–life balance.

Moama is experiencing significant growth, with rapid residential expansion and strong development activity across the LGA. As our community continues to evolve, so too does the demand for high‑quality development, compliance and building services.

We are seeking an experienced and forward‑thinking Coordinator Building Services to guide our Building Surveying team and support the Manager Development Services in delivering exceptional certification, inspection and regulatory services to our community.

In this dynamic leadership position, you will:

• Provide high‑level technical advice on building, compliance and certification matters
• Lead, mentor and support Building Surveying staff, fostering a positive and high‑performance culture
• Coordinate workloads, inspect works, and ensure assessment and certification timeframes are met
• Carry out statutory functions under relevant legislation, including issuing notices, orders and regulatory directions
• Oversee compliance systems, documentation standards and reporting obligations
• Build strong working relationships with internal teams, external agencies, industry professionals and the broader community

This is a senior position suited to an experienced professional ready to influence and support major growth across the Murray River Council area.

Salary & Benefits

Starting at $97,806 negotiable with the preferred applicant. Plus, Super and up to $15,600 Salary packaging

• Novated leasing options
• Purchased leave
• Strong commitment to professional development
• Employee Assistance Programs for employees and immediate family members
• Yearly Flu vaccinations, plus skin and hearing checks

What you need to be successful:

• Tertiary qualifications (Degree or Diploma) in Building Surveying
• Demonstrated experience and high‑level technical expertise in the building surveying field
• Strong capability in interpreting and applying the National Construction Code, Australian Standards, and relevant legislation
• Proven experience managing or mentoring staff
• Exceptional communication, negotiation and conflict‑resolution skills
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities
• A commitment to customer service and community outcomes
• A current driver’s licence
• WHS White Card

If you’re a motivated building professional who thrives in a people‑centred, values‑based environment, we’d love to hear from you.

Further information: for more information, please contact Chris O’Brien, Manager Development Services on 1300 087 004.

To Apply: Please submit a current resume, cover letter, and document addressing the mandatory selection criteria (as outlined in the position description) to [email protected].

Please note: The successful candidate will be required to provide a satisfactory National Criminal History Check, dated within the last three months, prior to commencing employment.

Applications Close: midnight Sunday 15 March 2026

Murray River Council is dedicated to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace culture, where every individual is appreciated and respected. We wholeheartedly embrace diversity and inclusion, welcoming applications from individuals of all ages, abilities, and backgrounds. As an equal opportunity employer, we take pride in our commitment to providing fair and equitable opportunities for all.