Building & Compliance Officer

3 weeks ago


Double Bay, Australia Woollahra Municipal Council Full time

Salary up to $94,808.07 p.a. plus superannuation
- Permanent full-time position - 35 hours per week
- Fortnightly rostered day off - work/life balance

**About us**

Woollahra is an area steeped in natural beauty and heritage appealing to residents, businesses and visitors who enjoy its many parks, waterfront locations and historic buildings. Our people come from a diverse range of backgrounds and professions creating a dynamic workforce of over 400 staff members.

**About the role**

We are looking to employ a qualified and highly motivated Building & Compliance Officer to join our Legal, Compliance and Enforcement team on a permanent full-time basis.

As a Building & Compliance Officer, you will join a progressive and collaborative team of professionals whose mission is to protect the health and safety of the community, by ensuring compliance with relevant building and environmental Acts and Regulations.

You will be undertaking compliance investigations however you will also responsible for the management and assessment of Complying Developments and Part 6 Certificate Applications and providing Principal Certifying Services to customers involved in building construction.

**About you**

We are looking for an enthusiastic member to join our team with excellent customer service skills, thorough knowledge of the legislation, sound negotiation skills and the ability to manage a number of competing complex priorities. You will be a high achiever with:

- Appropriate tertiary qualifications in Building Surveying or one of the recognised qualifications for a building surveyor by Fair Trading NSW.
- Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of relevant building and planning legislation.
- Demonstrated experience in the management of investigations and enforcement action.
- Demonstrated strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Commitment to the provision of excellent customer service.
- Ability to work effectively independently and collaboratively as part of a team environment.
- Computer literacy.
- Current Class C drivers licence.
- Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to WHS and EEO principles.

**Desirable Criteria**
- Registered Certifier holding minimum category of accreditation of Building Inspector under the “Building and Development Certifiers Regulation 2020”.
- Practical experience in a similar role as a Building Surveyor/Compliance Officer.
- Experience assessing and determining certificates under Part 4 and 6 of the “Environmental Planning & Assessment Act”.
- Local Court and/or Land & Environmental Court experience.

**What’s in it for you?**

We promote equal access to opportunities within the organisation and we pride ourselves on creating a safe and engaging working environment.

We are dedicated to looking after our staff, because if we look after our people, we will be better placed to look after our community.

Eligible staff will be entitled to some of the following benefits:

- Fortnightly RDO - we value your work/life balance
- Hybrid workplace - potential to work from home up to 2 days per week
- Subsidised gym membership through Fitness Passport with access to 810+ fitness facilities
- Generous personal leave provisions (E.g. Long Service Leave after 5 years’ of continuous service, Parental Leave, Health & Wellbeing Days, Study Leave)
- High quality training and development opportunities

**How to Apply**
- You will be asked to demonstrate how you meet each of the selection criteria
- If you have a separate statement addressing the selection criteria, please upload it as a cover letter and simply refer to it in the online questionnaire
- You will be able to upload 2 documents only
- For further information about the role, please contact Craig Jenner, Compliance Team Leader on 02 9391 7146 during business hours.

**CLOSING DATE**: 11:59pm on Sunday, 05 March 2023**
- Woollahra Council is committed to responding to its responsibilities under the Work Health and Safety Act 2011 in undertaking all measures that are reasonably practical to ensure the health and safety of all our workers. As of 1st December 2021, new employees must be fully vaccinated (minimum two doses) with an approved COVID-19 vaccine and provide evidence seven days prior to commencement._
- Should an applicant indicate that they wish to seek an exemption on medical or other grounds, they will need to provide evidence of their circumstances such as an accepted certified medical contraindication._
- Woollahra Council is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion._
- We are committed to reconciliation and strongly encourage all applicants, including, but not limited to, Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people, people with disabilities, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, young people, mature aged workers, LGBTIQ and other minority groups to apply._



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