Senior Building Surveyor

Blacktown is a vibrant city located in the very heart of Greater Sydney, halfway between Sydney City and the Blue Mountains. It is a city of ambition and excitement. With a total of 54 residential suburbs, and population of 435,000 coming from more than 180 different birthplaces, Blacktown City is one of the most diverse communities in Australia.

Working in Blacktown City provides a wealth of professional opportunities. Blacktown City Council is the largest council in New South Wales, 4th largest in Australia and a leader in the development of the western Sydney region. With almost unmatched growth expected over the next 25 years, we are on an exciting journey of transformation to prepare for a population of more than 644,000. There has never been a more exciting time to join one of Sydney’s most dynamic and high-performing councils as we continue to deliver outstanding levels of service for our proud and diverse community and prepare our great city for the future.

Blacktown City Council strives to be an inclusive workplace for all people. We welcome and encourage applications from all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, the LGBTIQ+ community, veterans and people with disabilities.

About the opportunity

An opportunity exists for a Senior Building Surveyor in our Building Policy Team on a permanent, full-time basis. The team is currently responsible for built form fire safety audits of existing buildings, assessment of building information certificate applications for unlawful works, and technical advice and assistance to other officers across the Directorate and Council. 

Qualifications and experience

Essential:

• Degree in Building Surveying or able to demonstrate equivalence
• Minimum of three (3) years relevant work experience
• Accredited or eligible for registration under the Building and Development Certifiers Act 2018 as a Building Surveyor – restricted (all classes of building)
• Comprehensive knowledge of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 and the Environmental Planning and Assessment Regulation 2021 as they relate to building development
• Current Class ‘C’ Driver’s Licence.

Desirable:

• Superior written and verbal communication skills
• Superior liaison and negotiation skills
• Experience in the conduct of fire safety audits and serving of orders.

Remuneration and benefits

The salary and conditions of employment are in accordance with Blacktown City Council’s Enterprise Agreement.

• Entry level for this position starts at $2,011.56 per week
• 35-hour working week
• Leaseback vehicle
• Opportunity to participate in Council's flextime arrangement
• Employee benefits such as leave entitlements (where applicable), 11.5% employer contribution payable to your nominated superannuation fund, Fitness Passport, gym membership discounts, and social clubs.

Our commitment to safety

Blacktown City Council is committed to safety. We have introduced alcohol and other drug testing at the pre-employment phase, and via a series of random and cause testing.

We are a child safe organisation that supports and promotes the safety, wellbeing and empowerment of children.

Position description 

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Apply now using our fast and easy-to-use online application process:

1. Have your resume and any other relevant documentation ready to attach.
2. Have a personal email address ready to use and complete your application without 'logging out' of the system.
3. Review the questions and decide on your responses before commencing your application.

Closing date:           Friday 23 August 2024, 11.59 pm    

Contact officer:       Trevor Taylor on 9839 6162

Internal ref:              BCC564