Building Surveyor Only 24h Left

Sydney

Health & Building/City Planning, Development & Transport

Full Time/Permanent

$129,721 - $147,426 per annum plus superannuation

Caring for our city, creating a future for all

Our people are passionate about their communities and connected to their teams. They're motivated by our genuine commitment to diversity and inclusion, and our clear, compelling plan for our global city: Sustainable Sydney 2030 – 2050 Continuing the Vision.

Be part of a purpose-led organisation with care at its core. You'll make a difference by acting in the best interests of our communities and city. Be better together with collaborative and inclusive partnerships. Embrace possibilities and be open to new ideas and creating bold solutions.

About the role

We have an exciting opportunity in our Health and Building Unit delivering regulatory building compliance related services to ensure that buildings and places are safe.

In this role, you'll carry out inspections and associated enforcement of buildings and site works in response to reactive enquiries and programmed inspections relating to regulatory compliance in accordance with our procedures. You'll also undertake proactive inspections of swimming pool barriers to ensure compliance with the Swimming Pools Act 1992, initiate compliance action, and formally represent the City of Sydney in Court where required. Additionally, you'll ensure that buildings being investigated comply with statutory and the City of Sydney's requirements concerning fire safety, essential services, and building-related matters to ensure public safety, health, and amenity.

We're looking for someone with:

- Relevant tertiary qualification such as but not limited to a TAFE Diploma or Undergraduate Degree in building, building science, building surveying, engineering, or planning.
- Demonstrated experience in development compliance work and/or building surveyings.
- Sound understanding of building construction methods and materials suitable for residential and commercial buildings and structures.
- Working knowledge of the National Construction Code of Australia, and sound knowledge of state building legislation and regulatory requirements for all classes of buildings and structures.

Download position description.

This role offers the option of a rostered day off each month, known as a 19-day month.

The successful applicant must complete a pre-employment health declaration, medical assessment, and criminal history check.

Applications must be submitted online by 11:59 pm, Sunday 20 July 2025.

For more information, contact Andrew McMillan, Area Manager, at 02 9246 7861.

What we can offer you

You'll work with passionate, welcoming, and supportive people who care for our communities and create a future for all.

Flexible working

- 3 days of care and cultural leave each year for health and wellbeing activities, cultural and religious days or events of significance.
- Collaborative approach to flexible working.
- City centre head office, with many public transport options.

Professional development

- Leadership and management development program.
- Further education program providing reimbursement of course fees, and study and exam leave.
- Opportunity to attend external courses and conferences.

Long service and employee recognition awards. Employee assistance program offering free, confidential counseling.

Supporting families

- 26 weeks paid parental leave and 6 weeks paid partner leave.
- Paid and unpaid adoption and long-term fostering leave.
- Paid superannuation for up to 52 weeks of parental leave.
- Part-time and job-sharing options available.
- Supportive return-to-work environment.

Inclusive culture

- Recognised as an Inclusive Employer by the Diversity Council of Australia.
- Active employee networks including City Women, City Pride, DiverseCity, and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander network.
- Recognised family-inclusive workplace.
- Veteran employment supporter.

Find out why a career at the City of Sydney might be right for you.

How to apply

We welcome candidates from all backgrounds in a workplace as diverse as our communities. We're passionate about gender balance, with an executive team two-thirds female and half of leadership roles held by women.

All applicants, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, veterans, and people of diverse sexualities and genders, are encouraged to join us.

We're a disability confident recruiter. If you identify as a person with disability and require support for your application or the recruitment process, contact us at recruitment@cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au or 02 9265 9333.

Select 'apply now' to submit your resume and selection criteria.

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