Senior Building Surveyor

8 hours ago

Windsor, Australia Hawkesbury City Council Full time $103,000 - $124,000 per year

Closing date: 19/10/2025 11:59 PM AUS Eastern Standard Time

Location: Windsor, NSW

Department: Development Services

Employment type: Full-Time

Work Arrangement: Hybrid

Be passionate. Be progressive. Hawkesbury City Council.

  • Full-Time Temporary position until 31/01/2027
  • Salary Range $103k - $124k per annum
  • 9 Day Fortnight + Fitness Passport + On-Site Parking + Leaseback Vehicle Option

Hawkesbury City Council is the largest local government area in metropolitan NSW covering 2,800 square kilometres, incorporating both urban and rural communities. We are committed to working together to deliver outcomes for the community through innovation and best practice.

Hawkesbury City Council strives to be an inclusive workplace for all people. We welcome and encourage applications from all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, the LGBTIQ+ community, veterans and people with disabilities.

The Role

Reporting to the Coordinator Building Surveyor and based in Windsor NSW, the Senior Building Surveyor position is available on a temporary full-time basis. This position provides an efficient and effective service in relation to certification work, fire safety and development assessment to ensure that development achieves Council's objectives. Constraints you will be exposed to include bushfire, flooding, heritage, landslip, threatened species, koala habitat, acid sulphate soils, to name a few. You will need a strong work ethic and be willing to take on challenges. Opportunities exist for process improvements and special projects.

About You

You will have strong communication and interpersonal skills and have a demonstrated ability to meet deadlines and commitments. You will be experienced in negotiation and problem solving and have highly developed report writing skills. You will be customer centric and be committed to providing quality customer service.

Essential Criteria

  • Tertiary qualification in building surveying, environmental health or equivalent
  • Extensive relevant experience in development assessment including complex developments
  • Comprehensive knowledge of the Environmental Planning & Assessment Act 1979 and Local Government Act 1993 and associated legislation and regulations
  • Registered as a Building Certifier with Fair Trading NSW
  • Demonstrated computer skills
  • Current Class C Drivers Licence
  • The right to live and work in Australia
  • Class C Drivers Licence
  • WHS General Construction Work in NSW
  • Working with Children Check (WWCC)
  • Successful applicants will be required to undergo background (police) checks and medical declaration

The Rewards

There are many benefits to working at Hawkesbury Council, including:

  • Great working environment
  • Fortnightly Rostered Day Off
  • Flexible work arrangements
  • Health and Wellbeing Program
  • Employee Reward and Recognition program
  • Fitness Passport
  • Social Club - BBQs, Christmas parties, raffles and activities
  • Employee Assistance Program for employees and their family

To Apply

For further position details, including the selection criteria and how to apply, visit our website

Applications close Sunday, 19 October 2025

Please allow 4 weeks from the closing date for processing of your application.

Applicants who do not address the selection criteria may not be considered for this position.

Please note that the canvassing of Councillors in relation to these matters will automatically disqualify the applicant from this process.

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