Building Surveyor

4 weeks ago

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Careers at Council Full time
Overview

The City of Canterbury Bankstown is one of the largest Councils in NSW with diverse communities. We deliver 28 key services to over 380,000 residents, including childcare, waste collection, parks maintenance, libraries, community facilities and aquatic centres.

Location: Bankstown, NSW. Description: The role of Building Surveyor within the Building Compliance team to help ensure development assessment, building certification and compliance, and uphold the expectations of our growing community.

Responsibilities
  • Deliver timely and effective building certification and development assessment services.
  • Investigate unauthorised or non-compliant works, applying relevant legislation and codes.
  • Provide expert advice to Council and the community on certification and compliance matters.
  • Manage workload to meet Council's service delivery standards.
  • Collaborate with internal teams to support a positive and results‑focused environment.
  • Assess building compliance and prepare clear communications on non‑compliance and actions required.
  • Conduct statutory inspections to support a trusted certification service.
  • Communicate compliance issues through concise reporting and customer engagement.
  • Contribute to initiatives that improve team operations and performance.
  • Maintain current knowledge of legislation and complete required training for registration.
  • Support community education on building and development standards.
You will have
  • Tertiary qualifications in Building Surveying or a related field.
  • Registered Building Surveyor under NSW Fair Trading requirements.
  • Current Class C Driver's Licence and Construction White Card.
  • Extensive experience in building surveying, including roles as Certifying Authority and Principal Certifier.
  • Experience in development enforcement or compliance within local government.
  • Strong knowledge of relevant legislation and codes (e.g., EP&A Act, Local Government Act, BCA).
  • Proven interpersonal, conflict resolution, and negotiation skills.
  • Effective written and verbal communication abilities.
  • Professional registration as Building Surveyor - Restricted (Class 1 or 10) would be desirable but not essential.
Salary and Benefits

The salary range for this opportunity starts at $93,583 (Grade G, Step 1) + Car Allowance or Leaseback Vehicle + 12% super. Salary is negotiable dependent on skills and experience.

  • An Attractive Remuneration Package.
  • Accrued Time Off program to support work‑life balance.
  • Opportunity to contribute to the community and professional growth.
  • Access to employee Health and Wellbeing Programs.
How to apply

Please submit your application via the 'Apply' button and create a login with your email address. Upload:

  • Resume
  • Cover Letter addressing the selection criteria and explaining your suitability for the role

Applications close Sunday 17 August 2025. CBCity is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and inclusion and encourage applications from all backgrounds, including people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, the LGBTQIA+ community and people from culturally diverse backgrounds. If you require support with your application, contact the Talent Management Team at recruitment@cbcity.nsw.gov.au. Successful applicants may be required to undertake a Criminal History Check, Medical and/or Working with Children Check. Applicants must hold Australian citizenship, permanent residency, or a valid work permit/visa with full working rights.

Additional information: Referrals increase your chances of interviewing. Explore roles such as Senior Associate Quantity Surveyor/Estimator, Quantity Surveyor, and other Building Surveyor opportunities in the region.


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