Senior Building Surveyor

Gosnells, Australia

Reference:

• Full time (76 hours per fortnight)
• Nine-day fortnight option
• Generous superannuation (Up to 17%, conditions apply)
• Five weeks annual leave per annum
• Use of company vehicle (conditions apply)
• Free parking available on site
• Health and wellness benefits such as free annual skin checks and flu vaccinations, biennial health assessments plus seasonal fitness/wellness sessions)
• Access to onsite gym facility (Civic Centre)
• Electric vehicle charging facilities onsite
• Great location (on Albany Highway, close to Tonkin and Roe highways)
• Access to health fund corporate discount
• Salary range: $122,148 to $129,054 plus super

About the City

The City of Gosnells (City) serves a diverse community of more than 135,000 residents. We are a large local government organisation in Western Australia with a reputation for professionalism, innovation and excellence. City employees enjoy a work environment that encourages professional development and promotes a healthy work-life balance.

About this position

In this key senior role, you will undertake the statutory building functions for the City to facilitate a high standard of building control and to provide leadership and guidance to other staff within the Building Services unit.

As the Senior Building Officer, you will undertake functions such as:

• Assessment, processing, and determination of statutory applications for building approval, building occupancy, and coordination with related approvals.
• Participating in the operation of the Development Control Unit and monitor Building Services related outcomes and actions.
• Ensuring that determinations made are in accordance with legislative requirements.
• Interpreting and applying a wide range of relevant policies, codes, Australian Standards and legislation, and provide guidance to other technical officers on appropriate application of technical standards.
• Promoting, interpreting and applying contemporary Building Surveying processes.
• Carrying out duties within stated and/or statutory timeframes and managing conflicting demands to meet deadlines and priorities.

What we are looking for

To be successful, you must to be able to demonstrate:

• Demonstrated comprehensive knowledge of building methods, practices, and trends and substantial experience in applying it in an operational context
• Strong written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to liaise with all levels of the private sector and community.
• Highly developed ability to analyse, interpret and apply legislation to a variety of complex issues relating to building assessments.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to empower, motivate and develop team members
• The proven ability to prioritise, monitor and co-ordinate personal workload, with minimal supervision to achieve agreed outcomes with specified timeframes.

Essential requirements

• Current National Police Clearance (less than three months old) Please note: This is not essential to apply for the role but will be required at a later stage as it is an appointment condition.
• Current driver's licence.
• Current accreditation certificate as a Building Surveying Practitioner (Level 1 or 2) registered with the Building Commission of Western Australia in accordance with the Building Regulations 2012

Eligibility for membership with the Australian Institute of Building Surveyors (AIBS) will be highly regarded.

In return we can offer you

• A competitive salary and additional superannuation contributions
• Opportunities to grow your skills and career
• A supportive and forward-thinking work environment where your contributions shape the community's future.

Ready to apply?

For more information or to apply visit the City's website.

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Applications close at 4pm on Thursday 30 October 2025.

Please note: The City reserves the right to invite candidates for an interview before the closing date.

The City of Gosnells embraces diversity and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, young people and people with disability.

Applications Close: 30 Oct 2025