Senior Building Surveyor - Fire Safety

Senior Building Surveyor - Fire Safety

Reference Number: S100-26-945 

Closing Date: 17/08/2026 

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time

Senior Building Surveyor - Fire Safety

Summary of the position:

• Picton location
• Permanent position
• Salary commencing from $119,073 per annum + 12% Superannuation + Leaseback Motor Vehicle 
• 35-hour week with access to generous Flex-time provisions and Hybrid Work Arrangements 

About the opportunity:

An opportunity is available for a suitably experienced Building Surveyor who has a keen interest in Fire Safety to join Council's Building Approval and Certification Team. Working collaboratively with the Principal Building Surveyor - Fire Safety, the successful candidate will be responsible for communicating Council's policies and processes to internal and external stakeholders regarding Building Surveying, Building Certification, Planning and Fire Safety matters. 

To succeed in this position, you will meet the following criteria:

• Tertiary qualifications in Building Surveying, Fire Safety, or equivalent.
• Accreditation with NSW Fair Trading at a registration level of Building Surveyor – restricted (all classes of buildings) and/or Fire Safety Engineer under the Building and Development Certifiers Act 2018.
• NSW Drivers Licence.
• A minimum of four (4) years relevant work experience. 
• A sound working knowledge of NSW Planning legislation. 
• Demonstrated experience in implementation of a fire safety program, including assessment of certificates, statements, schedules and enforcement functions. 
• Demonstrated experience in assessment of fire safety compliance for both proposed and existing buildings, in accordance with relevant legislation. 

What we can offer you:

Located on Sydney’s southern fringe, Wollondilly Shire Council spans 2,560 km² of natural bushland, scenic waterways, and vibrant, welcoming communities.

Delivering exceptional, high-performing services to our community is fundamental to what we do. We continuously seek opportunities to strengthen our service delivery across and require experienced and qualified professionals to join us in Making Wollondilly even better, together. We actively cultivate a positive and supportive work environment, providing a variety of benefits to support, reward and actively engage our workforce including;

• Learn, develop and grow your career with our Growth Learning Program
• Be acknowledged in our STAR Reward and Recognition program
• Participate in our Educational Assistance Program
• Stay connected with our Health & Wellbeing programs
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program

Want to find out more?

Further Information: Glen Pereira, Principal Building Surveyor - Fire Safety on 46779769
Applications Close: 5:00pm Monday 17 August, 2026

Join us in Making Wollondilly even better together!

Only applications received via Council’s online recruitment platform be considered. To apply for this position, you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, a permanent resident, or have unlimited work rights in Australia without visa restrictions.

All positions are engaged Monday to Sunday (except otherwise stated) in accordance with the Local Government (State) Award.

Shortlisted applicants may be required to complete pre-employment checks including a medical assessment (including drug and alcohol screening), police clearance, qualification and bankruptcy verification, and a valid WWCC.

Wollondilly Shire Council is committed to fostering a positive, inclusive, and diverse workplace culture. We uphold our responsibility as a child-safe organisation, dedicated to promoting and protecting the rights of children and young people. We encourage applications from First Nations peoples, individuals with disability, veterans, members of the LGBTQIA+ community, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse communities. We actively provide reasonable adjustments ensuring applicants are supported throughout the recruitment process.

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