About Inner West Council

Inner West Council is among Sydney’s larger local government agencies looking after a vibrant community of 201,000 people living in some of the inner city’s most vibrant, creative, liveable and diverse suburbs.

As we continue to deliver quality, innovative and inclusive programs and services, we would love it if you can join in our journey towards becoming the best council for our community.

We are committed to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity, WHS, sustainability, continuous improvement and business excellence. The community is at the heart of the organisation and Council puts its ‘Values First’ with flexibility, integrity, respect and the spirit of team as a set of values and associated behaviours for all levels in the organisation.  We expect commitment to these values from all employees in performing their respective roles

We offer flexible career life balance with hours that allow you to relax and recharge. We offer a variety of flexible work arrangement options (e.g. flexible hours and working from home) where appropriate giving you even greater quality of work life balance.

Permanent employees benefit from our great value gym membership from $15.50/week giving access to a vast network of gyms in Sydney.

About the Role

This is a unique career opportunity, particularly for graduates, the recently accredited, and those working towards their Building Surveyor accreditation. Applications from Building Inspectors looking to expand their accreditation are also encouraged.

Reporting to the Manager Building Certification Services you work and learn as part of a diverse team undertaking the function of a building certifier for the Inner West Local Government area.

The provision of Building Certification Services within the Inner West is a regulatory function offering the assessment and management of applications for all building certification services including Construction Certificates, Complying Development Certificates, Subdivision Certificates, Building Information Certificates and Occupation Certificates. The team undertakes the Principal Certification role for applicants to achieve a high level of customer service and commitment to legislative requirements and good building outcomes. The team also undertake swimming pool inspections and enforcement and the Swimming Pool inspection program.

In this role you will provide outstanding quality service, expert advice and practice in the delivery of building certification services to internal and external customers.

You will participate in all functions of the team, including assisting in inspiring the team, facilitating partnerships across Council, helping to solve problems and resolve issues, and model achievement of goals and commitments.

Please read the Position Description to familiarise yourself with all the requirements and conditions of the role.

Remuneration

Building Surveyor: $92,973.92 - $113,400.04 + 11 % Superannuation + Car Allowance

Graduate/Part-qualified: $80,935.92 - $91,563.16 + 11 % Superannuation + Car Allowance

Some of the required skills, experience and qualifications 

1. Appropriate tertiary qualifications in a relevant field such as building surveying, fire engineering or equivalent
2. Minimum registration  as a Building Surveyor - restricted (Class 1a and 10 buildings) - under the Building and Development Certifiers Regulation 2020 or working towards this level of registration. (may also consider Building Inspector registration under the Building and        Development Certifiers Regulation 2020)
3. Knowledge of the legislative and regulatory framework for building certification and development assessment in NSW
4. Demonstrated commitment to, and ability to deliver excellent customer service; and an ability to demonstrate and commit to a culture of excellent customer service within a team.
5.    Class C Driver’s Licence

Enquiries

Kerry Hunt, Building Certification Manager on 9392 5678

Closing Date

Sunday 21 April 2024, 11:30PM

How to Apply

We recommend you read the Position Description for the role to make sure your application addresses the requirements of the position. Council is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all applicants. Please advise us within the application if you need support, reasonable adjustments to participate successfully in the recruitment process.

All new workers must be and remain fully vaccinated against COVID-19 prior to beginning their work or hold a valid medical contraindication.

Eligibility for employment/Pre employment Checks

Successful applicants must be eligible to work in Australia and agree to provide information for pre-employment checks as required for the position. This may include police records checks, certified copies of relevant qualifications, Driver’s Licence and proof of work rights in Australia (please refer to the Position Description for the specific qualifications/requirements for the role).  Copies of any sighted documents will be kept by IWC for its records as proof of verification.

For more information about work rights in Australia please visit the Department of Home Affairs website.

Inner West Council is a Diversity employer. We encourage applications from all candidates.

Council is committed to reconciliation and strongly encourages Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and mature aged workers to apply.