Closes: Jul 12, 2024
The Building and Environmental team is seeking two Building Surveyors, permanent full-time roles working a 9-day fortnight.
About the role:
- carry out development and construction certificate assessments, determinations and inspections for new and existing buildings and structures within the Shire to promote a safe and desirable built environment
- provides advice and guidance to be provided to residents, developers and Council staff regarding the application of statutory codes and Council policies
- assesses and determines Development Applications for single dwellings and associated structures
- assesses applications for plumbing and drainage works related to developments to ensure compliance with AS3500
- mediate and facilitate solutions between affected parties and the Council regarding development assessment and certification activities.
What's on offer:
- a base salary ranging from $80K per annum up to $109K per annum dependant on role, experience and skill. Super - 11.5 %
- 70-hour, 9-day fortnight
- training and development opportunities
- flexible work options for a healthy work/life balance
- generous employment conditions (we have too many to list - click here for more).
We are seeking:
- an accredited certifier Building Surveying restricted (all classes of building)
- eligible for membership of the Australian Institute of Building Surveyor
- demonstrate sound working knowledge of Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 as amended, NSW Local Government Act 1993, Design and Building Practitioners Act 2020, Residential Apartment Buildings (Compliance and Enforcement Powers) Act 2020 and Regulations and National Construction Code
- substantial experience in a position of Building Surveyor or Health and Building Surveyor
- demonstrate well developed competency in the assessment and determination of: Development Applications under the Environmental Planning & Assessment Act 1979, Construction Certificates, Complying Development Certificates and the carrying out of ‘Critical Stage Inspections’ and other building related inspections
About us:
- Located on the picturesque far North Coast of NSW, bordering the Gold Coast.
- The Tweed is a vibrant, diverse location offering a lifestyle near the water, in a rainforest or on a farm.
- Tweed Shire Council is committed to employment equity and diversity and encourages applications from people of all ages, abilities and backgrounds in both traditional and non-traditional roles. We provide workplace adjustments for people with disability, and access to flexible work options.
- Join an employer of choice. Professionals Australia (Local Government Engineers’ Association) has named Council the 2021 Employer of Choice for our great employment practices within NSW local government.
Where it's located:
This position is based in Murwillumbah and can be directed to work from any Council work site.
Position closes:
Friday 12 July June 2024 at 12 noon sharp (NSW time). Late applications will not be permitted.
Recruitment Timeframe:
Applicants will be notified the status of their applications by 19 July 2024
Interviews will be held week commencing 29 July 2024
Please click on the link below to view the relevant position description
TIPS for Addressing the Selection Criteria
Click here for more information on the Recruitment Process
Pre-Employment Screening:
Tweed Shire Council conducts pre-employment assessments as part of its recruitment process.
Job offers are not made until screening has been completed. Tweed Shire Council uses third-party providers to undertake:
- Pre-employment medical – some roles require a functional (physical) assessment, and all positions are subject to drug and alcohol screening (a positive test result means the recruitment process ends and your application will not be considered).
- Background screening - verifies that the information you have provided throughout the recruitment process is true and correct. Click here for more information.
Reference Checks are undertaken by the panel. Your 2 referees should ideally be your current and most recent supervisors. Your referees are not contacted unless you’ve been interviewed and are a preferred candidate.
How To Apply:
You must use your own email address, and not one used previously by another person that has applied for a position with council.
Once you start your online application, you cannot save and return to it later.
- Have your Resume document ready to go.
- Fill out all questions below. Click 'Next'.
- You'll then be prompted to attach your resume and other documents (if applicable). Click 'Next'.
- Review your application to confirm everything is correct. Click 'Confirm' to submit your application.
If you'd like to COPY and PASTE application question fields into a separate Word document to work on over time, please find them listed below:
- A tertiary qualification in Building Surveying or a related discipline.
- Registration with NSW Fair Trading as an Unrestricted Building Surveyor (formerly A1) or a Restricted Building Surveyor for all classes of buildings (formerly A2).
- Proven experience in evaluating and determining a broad spectrum of development and construction certificate applications.
- Comprehensive knowledge of NSW planning and certification legislation.
- Excellent negotiation and conflict resolution abilities.
- Assisting in developing processes and procedures
- Hold a current Class C Driver’s Licence.
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Unit Building & Environmental Health Job Grade 7 Industry Building & Environmental Health Employment Type Full-time
