Health and Building Surveyor

Your new job
At Mid-Western Regional Council we are seeking for an experienced Health and Building Surveyor to join our team on a full-time ongoing basis. You will work with the Manager Building and Development and Building Surveyors to provide a quality environmental health and building service, as well provide technical health and building expertise and advice. The salary for this position will be negotiated with the successful candidate and will be determined based on the individual's skills, qualifications, and experience. A competitive package will be offered in line with industry standards. Eligibility for long service leave will accrue after five years of continuous service.

Benefits
Making a real and tangible contribution to the position of Council within the community

Work/Life Balance with flexible working options including an RDO every 4 weeks

Long Service Leave after 5 years

Health and Wellbeing Program

Professional Learning and Development opportunities

Based in the award-winning town of Mudgee, NSW

Key Accountabilities

• To provide technical health and building expertise and advice to the Manager Building and Development, other staff and the public on health and building related matters.
• To meet the deadlines associated with the assessment of applications and other statutory certificates and applications as required.
• To provide excellence in customer service through the efficient delivery of clear and accurate advice at the front counter, in pre-development application discussions and general correspondence.
• Represent Council at meetings and meet with members of the public to effectively guide development within the region and achieve good quality building outcomes.
• The timely response to correspondence as it relates to environmental health and building issues.
• To co-ordinate programs and undertake inspections as required to ensure that Council meets its obligations regarding the safe handling of food, on-site disposal of waste and other legislative requirements.
• To ensure that Council meets its commitments under the EPA Act relating to building control.
• To actively promote and demonstrate the core values and behavioural requirements of the Workplace Environment Statement.

About You

• Tertiary qualifications (or similar) in Building Surveying.
• Minimum one (1) years' experience in a Local Government Development Control and Health environment (or equivalent)
• Class C Drivers Licence
• Current registration (accreditation) as a Building Surveyor - Restricted (Class 1 & 10 Buildings) (A3) or Current registration (accreditation) as a Building Surveyor - Restricted (All classes of Buildings) (A2)
• General Construction Induction Card (White card)
• Demonstrated ability to communicate and interact at all levels on technical advice and policy issues to both internal and external clients
• Proven ability to perform successful negotiation and conflict resolution to achieve satisfactory outcomes
• Proven ability in the use of effective decision making and problem solving techniques/processes
• Proven word processing skills/spreadsheet and database skills

About Us
Mid-Western Regional Council is located in the award-winning town of Mudgee. We are a team of over 450 people who service 25000 residents across 9000 square kilometres. We manage a diverse range of 70 different types of businesses and are a leading member of the State's first and most advanced Renewable Energy Zone (REZ). Find out more at Working with us Mid-Western Regional Council )

The Mudgee Region
The Mid-Western Region is located in the Central Tablelands of NSW, just over 3 hours from Sydney. With it being one of regional NSW's fastest-growing areas, Mudgee provides many reasons to relocate with great lifestyle benefits and the opportunity to escape the hustle and bustle of city life. Add to this a four-season climate, picturesque scenery, fine wine, locally grown food and a real community with heart and soul; we have a perfect lifestyle. Find out more at New Residents Guide Mid-Western Regional Council )

Please note
- you must address the selection criteria contained in the online questionnaire for your application to be considered.

Mid-Western Regional Council is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity. Applicants must be eligible to work in Australia to apply for any positions at Council.

What Is Next -
Applications close on
Monday 16 September 2025, at 11:59 pm
. Interviews may be conducted with suitable candidates before the closing date, and the position may close earlier if a suitable candidate is found.

Further Information Can Be Obtained From
Alina Azar, Director Development