Assistant Building Surveyor/inspector

4 weeks ago


Melbourne, Australia City of Melbourne Full time

**Permanent full-time opportunity**:

- **Building Practitioner Registration allowance (those eligible)**:

- **Great employee benefits**:

- **$83,741 - $94,253 (dependent on skills & experience) + allowances of up to $22,500 + 11% Superannuation**

**_Situated on the traditional lands of the Bunurong Boon Wurrung and Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung peoples of the Kulin nation, Melbourne has long been considered one of the world’s most liveable and prosperous cities and a thriving, successful example of multiculturalism and diversity. At the heart of this is the City of Melbourne, a proud organisation positioned to excel as a leading capital city by delivering what matters most to those who work, live, study, visit and invest here._**

**_
Together we make a difference, together we are Team Melbourne_**
**How this position will Make the Difference to City of Melbourne**

The objective of this position is to support the MBS plus the Building Control Group in ensuring the health, safety and amenity of building occupants and the public within the City of Melbourne is protected. Through ensuring buildings and places of public entertainment comply with building legislation.

This will be achieved by assisting or undertaking building surveying and inspection services; responding to building complaints or enquiries, undertaking building inspections and investigations, plan checking and audit services in relation to existing buildings, places of public entertainment and buildings under construction. The position will also utilise the enforcement tools contained within building legislation.

The position will require the incumbent to deal with the full spectrum of buildings types within the municipality, ranging from domestic to complex multistorey commercial and historic buildings and also small to large scale events. Although the position is not a senior role it is expected that the level of guidance and input from senior staff would be mínimal.
**What you will bring...(selection criteria)**
- Completed studies in building science, building inspections, building surveying or equivalent;
- Eligible for registration as a Building Practitioner in the category of Building Inspector Limited, or Building Surveyor Limited;
- Excellent knowledge of Building Act 1993, Building Regulations 2018, National Construction Codes Volume One and Two;
- A good knowledge in building legislative standards and procedures;
- Good report writing skills.
- High customer service skills; Good interpersonal and communication skills; Knowledge of Council policies, procedures and local laws

By joining us, you will become part of a remarkable team who work in a constructive and inclusive culture to shape the future of this city. Together, we champion difference, celebrate achievement and recognise positive impact.

To view the physical requirements of this position, please see below under Position Information.
**What we can offer you...**
- **Career / Self-Development & Leadership Programs**:

- **Paid Volunteer Leave**:

- **Optional ADO available**:

- **Up to 20 Weeks Paid Parental Leave**:

- **Wellbeing Initiatives, Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and CoM Unity Employee Benefits**:

- **MYKI Commuter Club Pass and more...**

**How to apply**
- attach your resume
- attach your cover letter, addressing selection criteria (no more than two pages)

Please attention your covering letter to **James Cox, Deputy Municipal Building Surveyor**

**_
*Previous applicants need not apply*_**

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