Assistant Building Surveyor Brimbank City Council Sunshine, Melbourne VIC Government

$93,235 - $101,108 Per annum + Superannuation

$93,235.45 - $101,108.52 Per annum + Superannuation

Permanent Full Time

Exciting opportunity to join one of Melbourne's largestmunicipalities.

The City of Brimbank is the second largest municipality in metropolitanMelbourne. Only 10 kilometres west of Melbourne, it's the gateway toMelbourne's western suburbs and the regions.

With half its 196,000+ residents born overseas, and withmore than 160 languages spoken, Brimbank is one of Australia's mostmulticulturally diverse municipalities.

This fast-evolving City compromise 25 suburbs, and the fivekey activity centres of Sunshine, St Albans, Deer Park, Sydenham and Keilor –all thriving communities with their own unique range of attractions andamenities from expansive community spaces to vibrant public art. Residents andvisitors alike make great use of Brimbanks many playgrounds, parks, libraries,neighbourhood houses and community centres.

Some of Brimbanks key attractions include itsstate-of-the-art performance space – the 'Bowery Theatre' in St Albans; and theworldclass 'Brimbank Aquatic and Wellness Centre' which features a 24-hour gym,waterslides, and heated Olympic sized swimming pools, along with a six greenstar rating for its innovative and sustainable design.

Brimbank is continuously growing, with many transformationalinfrastructure projects about to break ground. A key focus of the coming yearswill be working with the State and Federal Governments to establish MelbourneAirport Rail; to complete redevelopment of Sunshine and Albion Stations; andthe realisation of the Sunshine Precinct Masterplan which will Sunshinetransformed into a CBD, vastly increasing local jobs, housing, businesses,services and tourism to provide for the many tens of thousands of peopleliving, working and travelling through the Brimbank.

The municipality has a large asset base, and has a broadrange of opportunities to innovate, plan and deliver to better meet itscommunity's needs.

Brimbank is situated on the traditional lands of theWurundjeri and Bunurong people. We pay our respects to their Elders past,present and emerging

Every person working for Brimbank City Council shares ouraspiration to make our City the best it can be

We are currently seeking a Permanent FullTimestaff member to join our team based at our offices in Sunshine.

The role

We areseeking an experienced and highly organised Assistant Building Surveyor to joinour team, reporting to the Municipal Building Surveyor. In this role, you will:

• Assist in the provision ofbuilding surveying services to the ratepayers, residents and customers ofthe municipality ensuring compliance with the building permit, approveddocumentation, the Building Act, Building Regulations, Building Code ofAustralia, Australian Standards and applicable Local Laws.
• Assist in the administration ofthe swimming pool register and any enforcement related tasks requiredunder the Building Act and Building Regulations under the direction of theMunicipal Building Surveyor or Deputy Building Surveyors.
• Assist in assessment of BuildingPermit applications and documentation under the Building Act and BuildingRegulations including customer engagement to facilitate the approval.
• Assist in the assessment ofCouncil Report and or Consent applications and local law permits includingcustomer engagement to facilitate the determination
• Assist the Municipal BuildingSurveyor / Deputy Building Surveyors and Building Inspectors in draftingreports, correspondence, requests for information, Notices and Orders,together with general correspondence for review and signature by therelevant authorised officers.

To be considered you will have:

• Advanced Diploma ofBuilding Surveying or equivalent is essential.
• Experience as an AssistantBuilding Surveyor or equivalent within local government, state governmentor the private sector (preferred but not essential).
• Good understanding andworking knowledge of the Building Act, Building Regulations and theBuilding Code of Australia, referenced Australian standards andconstruction methods, together with an understanding and awareness ofcurrent and emerging technology affecting the building constructionprocess.
• Sound conceptual andanalytic skills able to understand and apply legislation, and to prepareclear and concise correspondence.

Benefits of working at Brimbank include:

• Rosteredday off
• Flexiblework practices including hybrid working arrangements
• 16days of personal leave per year
• 16weeks paid parental leave
• 3weeks partner leave
• Makea positive impact to your local community

To view a full list of employee benefits, please viewCouncil's Employee Value Proposition

To view a copy of this Position Description, please go tohttps://www.brimbank.vic.gov.au/careers and click on the Job Listing. To apply,please include your Resume and a Cover Letter of no more than 2 pages,outlining how you can deliver on the key aspects of the role and how you willassist Brimbank in 'becoming the best it can be'.

Brimbank City Council actively encourages applicants fromAboriginal and Torres Strait Islander heritage, people living with disability,and LGBTQIA+ and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to explore theopportunity of a career at Brimbank.

If you have any support or access requirements, or wouldlike to speak to someone about employment process please contact People Cultureand Wellbeing on 92494000 .

Brimbank City Council is a Child Safe organisation andendeavouring to promote child safe, child friendly practices.

To be eligible for employment at Brimbank City Council youmust be an Australian citizen, permanent resident of Australia or be legallyentitled to work in Australia.

All applications should be submitted online by clicking on'Apply' link.

Don't meet every single requirement for this role? Studieshave shown women and those of underrepresented groups are less likely to applyfor roles unless they meet every criterion. At Brimbank City Council, werecognise that different experiences make for great community outcomes. If youare excited about this role, but your experience doesn't perfectly align to thecriteria we encourage you to click the APPLY button now and submit yourapplication.

If you want to know more about what we do or why you shouldwork for Brimbank City Council check out our web page:https://www.brimbank.vic.gov.au/careers

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Brimbank City Council is a local government that is welcoming, diverse and proud – just like the community we serve.

Being community first underpins everything we do. It means working and advocating for our community, being innovative, future-focused and responsive. It also means applying these same principles to the way we work with each other by connecting, collaborating and making an impact every day.

We aim to make a positive and meaningful difference to the Brimbank community. We also strive to make sure our work environment is safe, healthy and professional, and encourages productivity and growth.

Brimbank City Council is a local government that is welcoming, diverse and proud – just like the community we serve.

Being community first underpins everything we do. It means working and advocating for our community, being innovative, future-focused and responsive. It also means applying these same principles to the way we work with each other by connecting, collaborating and making an impact every day.

We aim to make a positive and meaningful difference to the Brimbank community. We also strive to make sure our work environment is safe, healthy and professional, and encourages productivity and growth.

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