Building and Development Officer

1 week ago

Lithgow, Australia Lithgow City Council Full time

Job No:

LCCNSW3880***
Location:Lithgow, NSW**:

Are you looking for a great regional lifestyle with a friendly and progressive working head our way

The Opportunity:


Lithgow City Council has an exciting opportunity for a permanent Building Development Officer (this is sometimes called a building certifier at other councils).


Lithgow is a central location for a regional lifestyle and great outdoor recreational activities, and is also only a few hours drive from Sydney.

Lithgow lies adjacent to the new Gardens of Stone State Conservation Area and Greater Blue Mountains World Heritage Area, while being less than 30 minutes drive to Blackheath in the Blue Mountains, and 45 minutes drive to Bathurst.


In the role of Building Development Officer you will be directly involved in the assessment and determination of building and development matters handled by the development team.

You will be carrying out all duties associated with appointment as a principal Certifier.

More specifically, your duties will include (but will not be limited to):

  • Participate in the functions of the Environmental and Planning Services Approvals Team under the Supervision of the Team Leader Building.
  • Ensure that prompt and courteous attention is given to clients with respect to Building and Development issues
  • Negotiate and liaise with Developers and staff as required by the position
  • Undertake any special projects or duties as required by the Team Leader Building or Development Manager
  • Provide accurate, timely and professional advice to the Team Leader Building and Development Manager


For more detail about the specific duties and responsibilities of the position, please CLICK HERE for the complete Position Description.


About you:

  • Tertiary qualifications in Building Surveying
  • Demonstrated experience in Local Government Building Control
  • A working knowledge of all relevant statutes
  • High degree of communication and writing skills
  • Class C Drivers Licence
  • Ability to work in a team environment
  • Demonstrated organisational and time management skills
  • Accreditation from Building Professionals Board
  • Commitment to Work Health and Safety
  • Demonstrated commitment to the principals of honesty and integrity

Salary and Benefits:


If you are looking for a change of lifestyle, a new adventure, or to take the next step in your career, this is the role for you.


  • A leaseback vehicle is being offered with this position in accordance with Councils leaseback policy
  • Ongoing learning and career progression opportunities
  • Mobile phone, laptop
  • Work/Life balance with a rostered day off every third week.

_APPLICATIONS CLOSE ON Tuesday 14 May 2024 at 4pm AEST._


If you are interested in joining our building development team in Lithgow, enjoy working with local communities and businesses and have an interest in continuing your professional development please contact Jim Sheehan, Team Leader Building Development, phone for a confidential discussion.


_ Applications generated using Artificial Intelligence (AI) may not be progressed in the recruitment process._

Lithgow City Council:

The Lithgow local government area is located on the western edge of the majestic Blue Mountains.

The area totals 4,567 square kilometres from the Capertee and Wolgan Valleys in the north, Little Hartley in the east, Tarana in the south and Meadow Flat in the west.


The major urban centre of Lithgow nestles in a valley of that name, overlooked by the sandstone escarpments of the Blue Mountains.

In the addition to the major urban centre of Lithgow, the Lithgow local government area has 12 villages with mining or farming backgrounds.

These smaller centres have proven to be a attractive rural residential areas which, along with the broader rural areas offer a truly unique lifestyle that harmonises its urban, industrial and rural qualities.


Council is focused on delivering quality services as a Centre of Regional Excellence that encourages community growth and development, and contributes to the efficient and effective management of the environment, community and economy for present and future generations.

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