Cadet Building Surveyor – Full-time

Launch your career in local government and become a qualified Building Surveyor!

Leeton Shire Council is offering an exciting opportunity for a motivated individual to join our Planning, Building and Health Services team as a Cadet Building Surveyor. This full-time cadetship includes hands-on experience and support to complete the CPCSS00005 skill set, leading to registration as a Building Surveyor Restricted (Class 1 & 10) within 2 to 3 years.

The primary purpose of the position is to assist in the delivery of building certification services and support basic planning and building functions across the Shire under the guidance of the Building Surveyor.

Qualifications and Experience

• The applicant will have successfully completed the High School Certificate with eligibility to enrol and complete skill set training CPCSS00005 as Building Surveyor Restricted (Class 1 and 10).
• Council offer continuing full-time employment upon completion of the Cadetship with a minimum three-year commitment from the successful candidate to Leeton Shire Council. 

• Excellent interpersonal skills with the general public and fellow employees are essential together with the capability of writing standard reports.

Salary & Conditions:

• The role is graded at Grade T5 – T10 (depending on age and relevant qualifications and/or experience) plus 11.5% superannuation.
• The position is full-time, 35 hours per week, with one rostered day off per month.
• Conditions of employment are in accordance with the Local Government (State) Award. 

• The successful applicant will be required to undergo and successfully pass a “Drug and Alcohol” screening and “Medical Assessment”. 

For Further Information

Further enquiries regarding the position are to be directed to Francois Van Der Berg, Manager Planning Building & Health, on 0419 536 275.

Applications Closing Date

Applications (including addressing the Selection Criteria as outlined in the Position Description) close Tuesday 27 May 2025 and should be emailed to jobs@leeton.nsw.gov.au or be marked CONFIDENTIAL and addressed to:

Human Resources Department
Leeton Shire Council
23-25 Chelmsford Place
LEETON NSW 2705 

Leeton Shire Council is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.