Building Surveyor Cadet

2 days ago


Perth, Australia City of Perth Full time

Development Approvals | Planning & Development
- **$69,590 to $89,571 per annum, pro rata, plus superannuation based on your current qualifications and experience**:

- **Full-time or Part-time opportunity, Maximum term up to 4 years**:

- **CBD Location**

As the capital city of Western Australia, the City of Perth is a Local Government that is ambitious for the future. To achieve our aims, we recruit the very best people who understand the City exists to enable and deliver the aspirations of the community.

**The Opportunity**

As a Building Surveyor Cadet at the City of Perth, you will engage in tertiary structured study while working under the general direction of the City’s Building Approvals team. This role is designed to help you develop the skills and knowledge required to qualify as a Building Surveyor. Your activities will primarily focus on inspecting, monitoring, and auditing existing building stock for compliance with the City’s policies, procedures, and responsibilities under the Building Act 2011.

Reporting to the Principal Building Surveyor within our Development Approvals team, your responsibilities would primarily include:

- Assist with the effective operation of the building surveyor team, establishment of work programs, formulation of policy and implementation of procedures;
- Prepare accurate and compliant certificates and permits that meet the requirements of the _Building Act 2011_, other relevant statues, Local Laws and City of Perth policies, guidelines and procedures;
- Assist the Development Approvals Unit in its responsibility for the risk management of building compliance by ensuring that buildings in its municipality are safe to occupy and do not present an unacceptable risk to the public; and
- Undertake all tasks in the full understanding of own obligations to take reasonable care to ensure personal safety and health at work and that of other persons in the workplace.

**About You**

To succeed in this role, you will possess:

- Strong research, analytical and problem-solving skills;
- Ability to effectively plan, organise and manage own time to achieve outcomes within set timeframes despite conflicting priorities; and
- Sound written and oral communication skills.

Above all, you will live our values of Commitment, Teamwork, Courage and Respect that allow us to come together to lead and support the community.

Please view the attached Application Pack to learn more about the role and working at the City.

**Eligibility**

To be eligible to work for us, you will need to demonstrate:

- A right to work in Australia (e.g. a birth certificate, current passport or current visa);
- Construction Induction Card (White / Blue Card), or ability to obtain;
- A current ‘C’ class Australian drivers licence; and
- A satisfactory National Police Clearance (dated within 3 months).

**How to Apply**

When prompted, please submit: your current resume; a cover letter that concisely addresses the Selection Criteria; and any relevant qualifications or certifications. Remember, less is more

**The Application Process**

Applications for this position will close at **5PM AWST on Sunday 20 October 2024**. Applications may be considered, and interviews conducted prior to, the closing date.

Applicants may also be considered for similar positions within the City of Perth.


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