Deputy Municipal Building Surveyor

Synopsis:
Deputy Municipal Building Surveyor
- **Senior Executive Officer - Total remuneration package $165 - 180k inclusive of super and the option to obtain a novated lease vehicle as part of the package**:

- **Full time, flexible working arrangements**:

- **Located at St Kilda Town Hall 99a Carlisle, St Kilda - walk to the beach, shops and cafes.**

**About the Organisation**

The City of Port Phillip is an inner-city council with around 1000 employees who deliver more than 100 programs and services to our residents, businesses and visitors. These range from childcare and immunisations, to libraries, management of parks and open space, rubbish collection, road maintenance and more. City of Port Phillip has zero tolerance for child abuse and is a committed Child Safe organisation.

**About the Role**

The Building Solutions team at City of Port Phillip are looking for an enthusiastic and team focused Deputy Municipal Building Surveyor who will lead Council processes comply the requirements of the Local Government Act, Building Act, Building Regulations and the Building Code of Australia as detailed by Council’s delegation schedule.

**Duties**:

- Coordinate and lead the efficient operation of the Building team in all statutory, regulatory, and administrative functions.
- Support the Municipal Building Surveyor in all statutory, regulatory, and administrative functions
- Provide expert advice and assistance on all matters to Council, senior management, other staff members, external organisations, customers, State government organisations and authorities
- Act as delegate of the Municipal Building Surveyor as defined in Instrument of Delegations under the Building Act 1993 and Building Regulations 2018
- Act as the Municipal Building Surveyor as required

**Skills and Experience**
- Tertiary qualification in Building Surveying
- Registered Building Practitioner in the category of Building Surveyor - Unlimited
- Previous local government experience of at least 10 years in a senior position in a building department with a preference for experience as a deputy municipal building surveyor.
- At least 10 years experience in leading, co-ordinating and mentoring a team

**Culture**

People enjoy working at the City of Port Phillip because we are a welcoming, healthy and inclusive workplace. We offer a vibrant and diverse work environment where our employees can develop both professionally and personally whilst planning and delivering a range of important services and programs to the community.

**Benefits**
- We offer a workplace which accommodates your working style and needs.
- Be supported and empowered by a leadership team that is community focused, with a strong desire for change and a culture that encourages teamwork and innovation.
- Training and development opportunities, study assistance, flexible working conditions, paid parental leave, an active social club, a health and wellbeing program, and a well
- regarded Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

**Security Requirements and Professional Obligations**

Prior to a formal letter of offer, preferred applicants will be asked to provide:

- Evidence of mandatory qualifications/registrations/licences,
- Sufficient proof of their right to work in Australia, and
- Sufficient proof of their identity.
- Complete a National Police Check completed via City of Port Phillip’s Provider.
- Evidence of a Working with Children Check (employee type with City of Port Phillip registered as the organisation).

**How to Apply**

All applicants must provide a Cover Letter in response to the key selection criteria located on the last page of the position description. The Cover Letter should be no longer than 2 pages and include each heading in the Key Selection Criteria.

Applications close** 11.59pm Sunday 20 October 2024**

South Melbourne > Port Melbourne > Albert Park > Middle Park > St Kilda > Balaclava > Ripponlea > Elwood