Building Regulations Officer

At Sutherland Shire Council, you'll be part of a passionate and professional team dedicated to enhancing community safety and compliance. This role offers the opportunity to apply your expertise in building regulations in a meaningful way, providing valuable advice and services that directly impact the wellbeing of our residents. You'll engage with a diverse range of stakeholders, contribute to sustainable development, and be part of continuous improvement initiatives that elevate the quality-of-service delivery. We offer a supportive work environment that values collaboration, safety, and professional growth—making this a rewarding career path for those who want to make a real difference.

As a Building Regulations Officer, you'll play a vital role in delivering customer-focused planning, building, and compliance services. You'll provide expert technical guidance on building regulations and planning policies, ensuring high-quality assessments and determinations.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Assessing Building Information Certificates
• Providing technical building and planning advice
• Addressing Swimming Pool Safety matters
• Preparing detailed assessment reports and documentation
• Engaging with stakeholders to promote compliance and safety
• Supporting continuous improvement in service delivery

We're seeking a detail-oriented professional with a strong background in building regulations and a passion for community service. You'll be confident working independently and collaboratively, with excellent communication and technical writing skills.

Essential:

• Tertiary qualification in environmental planning, building surveying, civil engineering, architecture, or a related field
• General Construction Induction Card (NSW)
• Class C Driver's Licence
• Proven experience in certification/building surveying and assessing Development Applications or Complying Development Certificates

Desirable:

• Strong understanding of the National Construction Code and relevant planning legislation
• Ability to adapt to mobile inspection technologies
• Commitment to continuous learning and professional development

Join our Team and Grow with Us

If you are ready to take on a challenging and rewarding role that makes a real difference in the community, apply now to join our team at Sutherland Shire Council

• Apply by responding to our online application questions and submitting your resume outlining why we are a great fit
• Get your application in by 11.59pm: Wednesday 3rd December 2025.
• Interview date: Interviews will be facilitated within two weeks of closing.
• Package: Salary to be negotiated with the successful candidate; please indicate expectations with application.
• Hours of work: Permanent Full Time 35 hours per week, you will have the option of a 19 day month through Council's flex system.
• To benefit your wellbeing you will have access to fitness passport, employee assistance program, annual flu shots, health and wellbeing programme and novated lease options.

Suitable candidates are subject to pre-employment screening which includes Reference Checks, Work Rights Verification, Identity and Functional/Medical History Checks (including Covid-19 Vaccination), and will also include a Criminal History, Qualification and Working with Children Check. Employment is subject to clearance of all these checks.

Reach out to Christopher Freeman, Acting Team Leader Building Regulations, for any job specific enquiries.

Lucille Kilshaw, Talent Acquisition Business Partner, can assist with any recruitment related enquiries.

Council is a Child Safe Organisation and is committed to ensuring the NSW Government's Child Safe Standards are incorporated in our procedures, practices, programs, and events.

If you want to make a difference and be part of a challenging and rewarding working environment, then joining us just might be the right career move for you Join a passionate and dedicated team covering a diversity of services, industries and occupations.

At Sutherland Shire Council we do more than serve our community – we are our community. Our energy can be seen in everything we do. From having a can-do attitude, to embracing change and opportunities, being people-centred and working together as one.