Building Surveyor

**Hours per week**: 38
**Remuneration**: Band 7 salary from $112,427.64 per annum plus superannuation and a fortnightly RDO
**Location**: Werribee based

**About the role**
Reporting to the Team Leader Building Permits & Inspections you will drive business success through effective and timely checking of Building Permits, building relationships with clients, marketing the business and providing expert advice and guidance to clients and the community.

You will provide accurate technical advice to rate payers and builders on building matters and also undertake mandatory building inspections when required.

**What your day will look like**
- Ensure that Council’s statutory obligations are met
- Examine plans, specifications and documents lodged by applicants for various building permits
- Make sure that essential service inspections are carried out and report prepared
- Prepare and issue Building Notices and Orders
- Provide emergency response for inspection of damaged buildings
- Contribute to the development, mentoring and support of staff

**What you will bring**
- Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in Building Surveying
- A proficient understanding of the Building Act, Building Regulations and Australian Standards
- Knowledge of construction methodology and terminology
- Registration as a Building Surveyor Limited required (Unlimited desirable) with the Victorian Building Authority
- Registration as a Building Inspector (Unlimited) with the Victorian Building Authority

If you progress past the interview stage, you may be required to complete pre-employment screening, which may include police checks, a medical, qualification verification, and an Australian work rights check.

**Why join Wyndham**
We are one of Australia’s fastest growing and most diverse cities. By 2040, we will have more than 500,000 residents and our people are hard at work designing the precincts, building the infrastructure, developing the policies and delivering the programs that will ensure the City is prepared. Look at our job opportunities and you may be surprised at what you discover: a future-focused culture, a sense of purpose and possibility, and real opportunities to strengthen our diverse community. It all adds up to make Wyndham City a great place to belong. Our people are our most valued asset. We are focused on building a culture that empowers every person to do their best work. Flexibility is built right into our DNA and we are committed to cultivating an inclusive workplace that celebrates a diverse workforce.

**How to apply**

**Applications close at 11:59PM on**Thursday, 6th** March**2025.**.

If you have further role-specific questions, please contact **Charlie Cucuzza, Team Leader Building Permits & Inspections**on **03 9742 0894.**

**Child Safe Organisation**
Wyndham City Council has zero tolerance to any form of child abuse and is committed to the safety, wellbeing and empowerment of children. We create and maintain a child safe organisation which is embedded in the everyday thinking and practice of all employees, volunteers and contractors. Additionally, we are committed to fostering a culture of safety within the Council, which includes the inclusion and empowerment of Aboriginal children, their families, and communities. Our recruitment practices reflect this.

**Diversity and Inclusion