Building Assessment Officer or Building Surveyor

1 Full-time 12-month Fixed term opportunity

1 Part-time (0.6FTE) permanent opportunity

Salary Range is $78,303- $98,656 + 11% Super (11.5% from 1 July 24)

New Industrial Agreement 2024 payrises July 24,25,26

About Us

The City of Armadale is one of the fastest growing Local Governments in WA and is located just 40 minutes Southeast of the centre of Perth among scenic parks, hills and picturesque valleys. With cultural heritage and a unique community feel we are committed to a culture of safety, honesty, accountability, respect and professionalism.

At Armadale we are growing at an exponential rate and on the path to fulfil our role as a Strategic Metropolitan Centre.

We need a highly motivated Building Assessment Officer or Building Surveyor who can partner with our amazing team and work with our stakeholders to maintain compliance within the built environment.

What You Will Be Working On

• Conduct comprehensive building surveys and assessments.
• Identify and report on structural issues, safety hazards, and compliance with building codes.
• Prepare details reports outline findings, recommendations, and remedial actions.
• Administrator Residential Design Code requirements.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure projects meet regulatory standards.
• Perform inspections throughout the building and contraction stages.
• Provide helpful and effective advice on interpretation of complex legislation, Standards, Local Laws, Acts and Regulations on building matters.

About You

• Registered as a Building Surveying Practitioner under the Building (Registration) Regulations 2011. Or progress towards recognised Building Surveying qualification.
• Industry experience in assessment of residential buildings and structures for compliance with Building Regulations, Codes, standards, Town Planning Scheme and relevant local laws.
• Local Government experience in assessment of all residential buildings.
• Knowledge of Building Regulations, Codes, Standards, and relevant local laws.
• Knowledge of building construction (practical, legal, and technical) and Building Industry administrative procedures.

What it is Like Working Here

You will be joining a team where the values of safety, honesty, accountability, respect, and professionalism are the way we work every day.

You will become a part of a supportive working culture where your ideas are valued, your growth is nurtured, and your work is impactful and makes a difference to our growing community.

Other benefits include:

• We are set up for flexibility – we can compress your working week into a shorter period (9 day fortnight or 19 day month) and support remote working when we can.
• We are set up to improve your Wellbeing - Free membership to Armadale Fitness and Aquatic Centre, offering access to gym, pool, sauna, group classes as well as a annual calendar of Wellbeing events.
• If you put in extra super, we will match it (up to a maximum of 15%) which will help secure your financial future.
• Flexible leave policies and additional days off
• Employee Assistance Program for personal and professional support
• 17.5% Annual Leave Loading for when you take annual leave.

How to Apply:

Ready to make a meaningful impact? Apply now via our Careers page at Armadale Careers. Attach your CV and a cover letter explaining why you're the perfect fit. We would also like to learn more about how you meet our ‘What you should know section of our Position Description’.  Please take time to review this part and address the criteria in your cover letter or separately.

Need help with your application? Call us at 9394 5869 or email hr@armadale.wa.gov.au.

Apply soon! We're reviewing applications as they come in, and the position may close earlier than expected.

The City of Armadale is committed to creating a diverse workforce. Applicants from diverse backgrounds, such as Indigenous people, people with disabilities, or from different cultural backgrounds are encouraged to apply.