Building Surveyor

Salary: $74,082 - $101,719 p.a. plus 10.5% Super
- Permanent/ Full Time
- Leaseback Vehicle Available

**About the role**
This is a permanent, full time, Monday to Friday 9.00am to 5.00pm position working **35 hours** per week. Located at the Nowra Administration Building.

The advertised salary is based on the grade of the position, comprising of 4 steps within the range shown. The starting salary is at Step 1 within the grade. Progression through the salary steps shall be based upon the achievement of performance objectives relating to the position.

**Duties**
Reporting directly to the Team Supervisor - Certification, the focus of this position is to:

- Assist in the administration of applicable Acts so as to achieve the best built environment, health, welfare and well-being of the whole community and to ensure achievement of the objectives of Council’s Management Plan and Council’s levels of customer service
- Undertake assessment of Construction Certificates, Complying Development Certificates, Building Information Certificates, Bushfire Attack Level Certificates, and Development Assessment as required and prepare detailed compliance reports.
- Undertake critical stage inspections in accordance with the level of accreditation.
- Provide for the protection, promotion, and improvement of the natural and built environment, and public amenity and safety in order to achieve the objectives of Council’s Community Strategic Plan.
- Provide professional advice and guidance to the public on development related matters.
- To manage, assess and process development assessments which range in complexity and value.

**Skills & Experience**
In order to be successful in the position, you will be/ possess:
Grade 9
- Tertiary qualification in Building Surveying or equivalent to attain a registered Class of building surveyor - Building Inspector.
- Undertaking or completed training to achieve a registered Class of building surveyor - Building Inspector with NSW Fair Trading

Grade 10
- Tertiary qualifications in Building Surveying or equivalent to attain a registered Class of building surveyor - restricted (class 1 and 10 buildings).
- Registered as a certifier to attain a registered Class of building surveyor - restricted (class 1 and 10 buildings) with NSW Fair Trading.

Grade 11
- Tertiary qualifications in Building Surveying or equivalent to attain a registered Class of building surveyor - restricted (all classes of buildings) or Class of building surveyor - unrestricted.
- Registered as a certifier at Class of building surveyor - restricted (all classes of buildings) or Class of building surveyor - unrestricted with NSW Fair Trading.

The criteria shown above is the minimum qualification and accreditation for each grade. Additional criteria/capabilities are outlined in Shoalhaven City Council’s Building Surveyor Capability Framework.
- Hold or be eligible to acquire a NSW WorkCover Construction Induction card.
- Class C Driver’s Licence.

This is a grade range position, therefore in accordance with qualifications, accreditation, experience and demonstrated skills, the prospective employee will be assessed as either Grade 9, 10,11.

Grade 9 - ($74,082 - $86,240)

Grade 10 - ($81,819 - $93,982)

Grade 11 - ($89,562 - $101,719)

**About Shoalhaven City Council**
Shoalhaven City Council is a dynamic organisation serving a large and diverse community; limitless opportunity exists for an exciting and rewarding career. The Shoalhaven is located just 2 hours from Sydney and 2.5 hours from Canberra. The Shoalhaven is home to 104,000 people and comprises of 49 unique towns and villages. It is a place of great natural beauty and offers an enviable lifestyle and positive work-life balance.

**Benefits**
We are committed to creating a positive culture and strong team environment, and offer a range of benefits:

- Generous Leave Entitlements
- Long Service Leave After 5 Years
- 9 Day Fortnight for Outdoor Staff
- Flexitime for Indoor Staff
- Remote Working Arrangements
- Fitness Passport
- Novated Lease Arrangements
- Discounted Private Health Insurance
- Training and Development Programs

**How to Apply**

In addition, you will be required to demonstrate how you satisfy the requirements of the position by answering the below questions relevant to the essential criteria as outlined in the job advertisement.
- At Shoalhaven City Council our corporate core values are: Collaboration, Adaptability, Integrity and Respect. Please choose one value and advise how you have enacted this value in a professional setting.
- Please list the relevant qualifications and experience you hold.
- Briefly describe the relevant technology and software you have experience using
- What experience do you have preparing formal documentation? i.e. letters, reports etc

**Co**ntact**:Malcolm Dillon - Team Supervisor - Compliance - 02 4429 3469

**Applications Close**:Thursday, 13 July 2023 (at Midnight)