Cadet Officer Building Certification

**Be financially supported while studying in the field of Building Certifier.**:

- **Competitive annual salary commencing at** $67,260,** **(depending upon age and experience levels)** **pl**us up to 13% superannuation.**:

- **Great range of additional benefits, including health & wellness programs, salary sacrifice options, salary packaging arrangements and a fortnightly RDO.**

**About the Region**

**Gympie is at the heart of a rapidly expanding region which stretches from rural valleys in our western reaches to the Cooloola Coast. Bordering Noosa and Fraser Coast Local Government areas, we are uniquely positioned to grow whilst still retaining our country charm. Our borders with North and South Burnett, and the Somerset Local Government areas link with our rural lifestyle, where you can enjoy our picturesque smaller townships, or our abundant local history. Our local festivals such as the Gympie Music Muster are renowned both nationally and internationally.**

**For someone seeking a high quality of life, with pristine natural areas and spectacular beaches, all within reach of Noosa, the Sunshine Coast and Brisbane, we are offering this unique opportunity.**

**Cadet Officer Building Certification**

**Remuneration**:_A_**nnual salary commencing** at $67,260**,** **(depending upon age and experience levels)** pl**us up to 13% superannuation**

**Closing Date**: Sunday 20th October 2024 at** 11.00pm AEST**

**Role Overview**

Gympie Regional council has an exciting opportunity for a self-driven and motivated individual to join our Building and Plumbing Section as a Cadet Officer Building Certification.

Support operational day to day functions for council’s building certification services, with a focus on continuous improvement and customer service, to provide a high standard of building services that promotes community health, amenity, and safety in the built environment.

**Essential Knowledge & Skills**:

- Currently studying or prepared to study a recognised course that satisfies the accreditation requirements for a Building Certifier Level 3 with the Queensland Building and Construction Commission with Level 3 license achieved within three years of commencing the role.
- Demonstrated experience within a building environment, including knowledge of Building Classifications, relevant Acts, Regulations, and Codes that regulate the building and development industry.
- Demonstrated oral and written communication skills to facilitate the preparation of written instructions, reports and correspondence, and to facilitate clear communications with internal and external customers.
- Demonstrated ability to work autonomously, yet also within a team environment.
- Queensland ‘C’ Class drivers' licence or above that is current and maintained.
- Construction Industry Safety Induction Card (blue/white).

**Essential Requirements**:

- Respond to customer enquiries in accordance with branch policies and procedures, meeting community expectations and delivery with a focus on customers.
- Provide technical support and advice on building matters to other Directorates within council and external stakeholders.
- Carry out administration functions required for the role and provide support to the Administration Team within the branch, as required.

**Who to Contact**

**What we offer?**
- Nine-day fortnight
- Financial study assistance
- Access to employee health and well-being programs
- Fitness Passport: work out at over 25 local gyms for you and your family at a subsidised rate.
- Long service leave after seven years.
- Generous superannuation scheme of up to 13 per cent
- Access to salary sacrificing and salary packaging arrangements.
- Employee assistance program offering free confidential counselling services for employees and their families.

**Our Values**
- Accountability
- Communication
- Customer Service Focused
- Integrity
- Teamwork and Collaboration

You will be assessed on your understanding of these values and how you have applied values such as these in your previous employment.

**Our Process**

Successful applicants will be required to undertake various checks such as skills, reference, medical and national police.

**Keen to apply**

Keen to apply? Simply follow the instructions below:
1) Download and review the above
3) Click 'APPLY'
4) Attach your resume, covering letter and a single document containing copies of your qualifications, licences or tickets as applicable.
5) Click 'NEXT' and 'CONFIRM'

**_ Gympie Regional Council is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, and our people represent the community which we service. We invite all suitably qualified applicants to apply, including First Nations People, and people from diverse social, cultural and gender backgrounds._