Building Inspector

**2 x Full Time Permanent Positions**

**Band 8 - Salary Range $127,546 to $142,788 per annum + 12% Super + ADO + commuter use of Council vehicle is available by negotiation**

**(Rate of pay and super effective 1 July 2025)**

**Salary offered will depend on level of skills and experience.**

**About Melton City Council**

The City of Melton is a community where everyone belongs. Ours is a vibrant and diverse municipality - one of the fastest developing in Australia. Our organisation strives to provide our community with state-of-the-art amenity and facilities, engaging health and wellbeing options, and support to become active members of our Lifelong Learning City.

We invest in innovation, offering professional and personal development, and generous leave and flexibility to staff, while also fostering a collaborative and inclusive culture. You’ll be able to work close to home in a dynamic setting featuring cafes and retail options set amongst heritage buildings and open green spaces.

**The Opportunity**

The Building Services Unit is seeking two qualified, experienced, and highly motivated Building Inspectors to join our dynamic and high-performing team. This is a key role supporting the Building Unit’s regulatory, administrative, and enforcement functions. You will play a vital part in ensuring Council meets its statutory obligations under the _Building Act 1993_, with a strong focus on promoting public safety and maintaining compliance within the built environment.

**Key Responsibilities**
- Deliver high-quality technical and customer service support to align with the objectives of the Building Services Unit.
- Support the Municipal Building Surveyor (MBS) and Team Leader, Building Services, in fulfilling Council’s statutory and regulatory obligations under the _Building Act 1993, Building Regulations 2018_, Local Laws and other relevant legislation and relevant Australian Standards including risk management responsibilities.
- Conduct inspections and compliance assessments, including investigations into illegal and unsafe buildings, Pool compliance and initiate enforcement actions where appropriate. Report findings to the MBS and Team Leader Building Services.
- Deliver accurate, timely, and practical regulatory advice to residents, property owners, and stakeholders on building and construction related matters.
- Prepare formal documentation and reports, including Building Notices, Building Orders, and other statutory directions as required.
- Contribute to the review and development of policies and procedures, and actively participate in ongoing professional development, including relevant training, seminars, and workshops.
- Represent Council during emergency callouts and participate in the after-hours emergency response roster as required.

To view the **Position Description**, click **here**.

**About you**

**_ To be successful in this role you will have the following:_**
- Current registration with the Victorian Building Authority as a Building Inspector (Limited or Unlimited) or Building Surveyor (Limited).
- Comprehensive knowledge of the _Building Act 1993, Building Regulations 2018,_ National Construction Code (NCC), relevant Australian Standards and the Victorian Building Authority Code of Conduct for Building Surveyors.
- Relevant experience in the building surveying industry and within Local Government, with a strong focus on building surveying, inspections, regulatory compliance and customer service.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage effectively with a wide range of stakeholders.
- A current valid driver’s licence is essential.

**Culture and Values**

Our vision for our community is to be: "A vibrant, safe and liveable city accessible to all" and that means there’s a place here for you too. Our organisational values represent us as an established growth Council and the values are reflected in everything we do; our decision-making, our actions and our service provision to the community. Council has a diverse and vibrant organisation and we’d love to have you join us to help shape a city for the future.

We are Vibrant MELTON. Our values are:

- Motivate
- Empower
- Lead
- Trust
- Open
- Nurture

**Benefits**

There are a number of great reasons why our people love working at Melton City Council:
Staff Benefits | Melton City Council
- 13 ADO's (Accrued Day Off) per year
- 5 weeks annual leave
- Flexible Working Hours
- Extensive Career Development & Leadership Programs
- 16 weeks Paid Parental Leave **(Super is paid during parental leave)**:

- 3 weeks Paid Secondary Carer Leave
- Family Room available including Breastfeeding Facilities - Australian Breastfeeding Association
- Wellbeing initiatives
- Subsidised Uniforms

**How To Apply**

If you require further information about the position, please contact **Tony Moussa**, Coordinator Building Services on **8099 6304**.

Applications must include a Resume and address the Key Selection Criter