Senior/Building and Development Certifier

That's where you'll find Dubbo Regional Council and this opportunity to shape our region as our new Building Certifier.

Our people care deeply about serving and strengthening our community. We work for 55,000 residents and 1.65 million people who visit our region each year - and when you join us, you'll be part of that impact every single day. We're at the centre of huge and important environmental, economic and societal change that will ensure a more sustainable future – for the Dubbo region, New South Wales, and beyond. It doesn't get much bigger than that.

Join us as a Building Certifier or Senior Building Certifier in our Building & Development Services Branch and develop your skills and future career.

Find personal and professional growth

Regardless of whether you are recently graduated and looking to start your career or have extensive experience in building certifying functions, we have the role for you

On offer, depending on experience, we have two Building Certifier roles where you'll play a key role in facilitating development and ensuring sustainable growth across Dubbo and Wellington. In the position of Building Certifier you will have the opportunity to provide efficient and professional advice to builders, developers, the public and Council teams. This hands-on role will allow you to apply your expertise in building certification, while utilising your strong customer service and communication skills to develop strong relationships with key stakeholders.

You'll find growth through:

• Efficiently and effectively processing Development, Complying Development and Construction Certificate Applications.
• Conducting inspections to ensure compliance.
• Providing specialist and technical advice to stakeholders
• Preparing accurate and timely reports.
• Maintaining accurate and current computer databases and schedules.

What you'll bring

To thrive in this role, you will need:

• Currently hold a minimum class of Building Surveyor – Restricted (Class formerly
  A3) under the Building
  Commission NSW Registration Scheme
• Currently
  hold a minimum class of Building Surveyor – Restricted (all classes of
  building) (formerly A2) under the Building Commission NSW Registration
  Scheme, for the Senior Building Development Certifier position
• Demonstrated competency and familiarity with the Building Code of Australia and associated legislation
• Demonstrated organisation and time management skills
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team environment
• Demonstrated computer literacy

Ready to make a difference?

Join us and help strengthen our community and your career.

This position offers an attractive annual salary ranging from $88,171 to $112,191. A leaseback vehicle is also available.

The Building Development Certifier position offers an attractive annual salary ranging from $88,171 to $102,468.

The Senior Building Development Certifier position offers an attractive annual salary ranging from $96,537 to $112,191.

To find out more about this role, explore the Position Description and feel free to reach out to our Council's Building Services Team Leader on to make an enquiry.

If this role sounds like you, we would love to hear from you, simply click Apply Now

This position requires a pre-employment health assessment. Please refer to the Job Demands document for the physical requirements of the position.

Applications close 9:00am, Wednesday 5th November 2025

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Why Dubbo Regional Council?

At Dubbo Regional Council, you'll find a great combination. Here's what you can expect in your career with us:

• Find purpose and impact

Everything you do at Dubbo Regional Council makes a difference for so many people, in so many ways. It'll always be that way. But right here, right now, we're at the heart of some big change - and this is your once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to help us shape the future for communities here and beyond.

• Find personal and professional growth

You'll find so much variety here. We're doing diverse, high-impact work at scale. For you, that means plenty of opportunity to develop your skills and future career.

• Find people you can count on and a lifestyle you love

Your career matters, but so does your life outside of work. You don't have to sacrifice one for the other. Here, you'll achieve and grow in a great place to live and work, with people who truly care.

You'll also enjoy a range of other benefits:

• Find a better balance - enjoy a 35-hour work week with flexible options, plus generous leave allowances.
• Make your pay go further with a variety of salary-packaging options, including Rainbow Cottage Childcare, novated vehicle leasing, self-education expenses, disability/income protection insurance, and so much more.
• Be rewarded for your impact with our annual Staff Excellence Awards and find real connection with our supportive team environment and active social club.
• Prioritise your health and wellbeing with our Fitness Passport, comprehensive Wellbeing Program, annual flu vaccination, and Employee Assistance Program for you and your family.

Dubbo Regional Council is part of Wiradjuri Country and we acknowledge all clan groups that reside within the Dubbo and Wellington Wiradjuri Nation. We are an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusion, and we strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people of all ages, genders, abilities and cultural backgrounds.