Building Officer

Building Officer - Noosa Council

Noosaville, QLD
|
Permanent Full Time
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LGOA Level 4

Ready to take your building, compliance or development experience to the next level - in one of Australia's most desirable regions?

Noosa Council is looking for a motivated and detail-driven Building Officer to join our Building and Plumbing Branch in the Development and Regulation Department.

If you enjoy working with building legislation, development applications, compliance processes and providing high-quality customer and technical support, this is your chance to do meaningful work with real community impact.

Why This Role Is Exciting

As a Building Officer, you will be part of the team responsible for ensuring safe, compliant and sustainable development across the Noosa Shire. Your work will directly support the assessment, auditing and regulation of building activities, all while partnering with internal teams, industry professionals and the local community.

This is the role for someone who loves variety, problem-solving and working in a supportive environment where your contribution truly matters.

What You'll Do

In this varied and engaging role, you will:

Provide technical and administrative support to the Building Services team

Assist customers with building regulations, development applications and compliance matters

Validate documentation and monitor statutory timeframes

Conduct process audits of building approvals to ensure compliance

Support research and preparation of evidence for tribunal or court matters

Help prepare documentation for reporting to the QBCC and other regulators

Identify opportunities to improve systems, processes and customer experience

Every day offers something different and your work will help ensure Noosa continues to grow safely, responsibly and sustainably.

About You

You're someone who brings:

Experience in building, construction, certification, planning, compliance or technical administration

Knowledge (or the ability to quickly learn) building legislation including the
Planning Act 2016
,
Building Act 1975
,
Building Regulation 2021
and the
National Construction Code

Strong attention to detail and excellent technical literacy

Confidence working with customers, industry professionals and internal stakeholders

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

The ability to manage multiple priorities and work both independently and in a team

A Certificate IV in Business, Local Government or equivalent experience

A current "C" class driver's licence

Project management or government investigation qualifications will be highly regarded.

Why Work for Noosa Council?

At Noosa Council, we're proud to be
different by nature.

We offer:

Flex time and genuine work–life balance

A supportive, values-driven culture (SPARC values)

Wellness initiatives and Fitness Passport

Free parking

Career development, secondments and professional growth opportunities

Job security and stability in a respected local government organisation

The chance to work in one of the most beautiful regions in Australia

You'll enjoy the perfect combination of meaningful work and an enviable lifestyle.

About the Noosa Region

Noosa Shire is a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve known for its stunning national parks, pristine beaches, diverse communities and thriving local economy. It's a region where sustainable development, environmental protection and community wellbeing go hand-in-hand and where your work will help shape the future.

How to Apply

Click
Apply
and submit your resume and a brief cover letter outlining why you're the right fit for this role.

Applications close 11:59pm (AEST), Sunday 30 November 2025.

For more information, contact
Brad Geaney, Coordinator Building Services
on

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