Trainee Building Surveyor

**Job No**:BC2974***

**Location**:Blacktown, NSW***

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Blacktown is a vibrant city located in the very heart of Greater Sydney, halfway between Sydney City and the Blue Mountains. It is a city of ambition and excitement. With a total of 54 residential suburbs, and population of 435,000 coming from more than 180 different birthplaces, Blacktown City is one of the most diverse communities in Australia.

Working in Blacktown City provides a wealth of professional opportunities. Blacktown City Council is the largest council in New South Wales, 4th largest in Australia and a leader in the development of the western Sydney region. With almost unmatched growth expected over the next 25 years, we are on an exciting journey of transformation to prepare for a population of more than 644,000. There has never been a more exciting time to join one of Sydney’s most dynamic and high-performing councils as we continue to deliver outstanding levels of service for our proud and diverse community and prepare our great city for the future.

**About the opportunity**

We are seeking motivated Trainee Building Surveyors with excellent customer service skills.

You will provide effective and timely support to our Building Surveyors in their building certification, assessment and regulatory functions within our City Planning and Development Services directorate. In return, you will gain a broad range of Building Surveying experience including building certification and inspections, development assessment as well as a range of fire safety and regulatory control responsibilities.

Successful applicants will also be required to successfully undertake relevant tertiary studies and will have their university course expenses covered (conditions apply).

**Qualifications and experience**

**Essential**:

- Eligible for enrolment, or currently enrolled, in a relevant university degree course
- Current Class C Driver's Licence.

**Remuneration and benefits**

The salary and conditions of employment are in accordance with Blacktown City Council’s Enterprise Agreement.
- Trainee rates apply
- 35-hour working week
- Opportunity to participate in Council's flextime arrangement
- Employee benefits such as leave entitlements (where applicable), 11.5% employer contribution payable to your nominated superannuation fund, Fitness Passport, gym membership discounts, and social clubs.

**Our commitment to safety**

Blacktown City Council is committed to safety. We have introduced alcohol and other drug testing at the pre-employment phase, and via a series of random and cause testing.

We are a child safe organisation that supports and promotes the safety, wellbeing and empowerment of children.
- Have your resume and any other relevant documentation ready to attach.

Best of luck.

**Closing date: Friday 4 October, 11.59 pm**

**Contact officer: Chris Gregory on 9839 6152**

**Internal ref: BCC565 and BCC602