Municipal Building Surveyor

Join our Team as a Municipal Building Surveyor!

• Permanent Full Time Position
• Competitive and Negotiable Salary Packages

About us

At the Rural City of Wangaratta, we are more than just an organisation – we're a community. Nestled in the heart of Victoria's picturesque high country, we pride ourselves on supporting our staff and delivering exceptional service to our customers. Surrounded by stunning natural landscapes and vibrant city life, Wangaratta offers an ideal balance of work, leisure, and adventure.

About the role 

We’re seeking a dedicated Municipal Building Surveyor to lead our friendly and professional Building Services team. In this pivotal role, you will ensure efficient and compliant service delivery, guiding building applications, stakeholder engagement, and policy development.

Key Responsibilities:

• Leading a customer-focused team and overseeing compliance with the Building Act and Regulations.
• Processing building applications promptly and efficiently.
• Liaising with industry stakeholders and the public to provide expert advice.
• Fostering a culture of continuous improvement and team development.

Why Work for Rural City of Wangaratta?

Joining our team comes with a variety of exciting benefits, including:

• Being part of an inclusive, supportive and nurturing team.
• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities to support you in achieving your career goals.
• Flexible employment options to ensure you maintain a healthy work-life balance.
• Corporate benefits, including flu injections, reduced gym membership, amongst others.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for ongoing mental health and wellbeing support.
• Christmas closedown period.

Ready to Make a Difference?

If you're passionate about building services and want to contribute to a vibrant community, we’d love to hear from you! For a confidential discussion, please contact Clare Cowdery, Manager Statutory Services, at 0437 073 944.

Applications close at 3pm on Monday, 25th November 2024.

Rural City of Wangaratta is a child safe and equal opportunity employer.  Employment applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds are encouraged. In addition, applications for positions that work with children must provide referees who can comment on their experience working with children.  These roles also require a valid Working with Children Check and all roles require a National Criminal History Check. 

When submitting your application, you will need to include:

• Your current contact details;
• A cover letter to your application. This document is an introduction to your application and will generally include an outline as to why you have applied for the role;
• A current resume with a minimum of two current referees;
• A letter stating how you meet the key selection criteria, providing evidence that clearly demonstrates what you have achieved in relation to the position. It is helpful to use each selection criteria as a heading and then explain how your skills and experience meet that criterion; and
• Copies of any relevant qualifications or licence.