Join our team and help deliver amazing development outcomes for our community! Join a supportive team culture with a proactive customer focus Enjoy a greater workplace experience with flexible hours including a nine-day fortnight Industry leading 12% superannuation LET'S EXPLORE THE JOB Our Building team is seeking a highly driven, passionate, customer focused and well organised registered Building Surveyor to join our progressive Development Assessment and Certification department.
With an appetite for growth and a commitment to connectivity with our customers you will play a key role in assisting and navigating customers through the complexities of the building assessment and certification environment. Our team aims to deliver superior frontline customer experiences in the assessment, processing and determination of a broad range of development and construction applications throughout our local government area.
Your key responsibilities are:
Assess and determine a high volume of development applications, construction certificates and complying development certificates Undertake the role of Registered Certifier and Principal Certifier in accordance with relevant legislation Provide specialist and technical advice and opinions to Councillors, staff and external stakeholders Facilitate outcomes between affected parties and Council regarding development assessment and certification activities Investigate and resolve compliance and regulatory matters on behalf of Council Our ideal candidate is a registered professional whose customer is at the centre of what they do, has a "how can we" attitude and is passionate about educating and engaging with our customers to make a difference.
You can work autonomously, and you are a strong solution focused collaborator with the ability to engage stakeholders early, negotiate, and bring people along the journey with you.
You have excellent analytical and problems solving skills with the ability to listen to reason, evaluate and articulate best in class solutions without compromising on integrity.
Specifically, you will have:
Degree or Graduate Diploma in Building or other suitable qualification relevant to the field of expertise, with extensive development assessment and certification experience Registered with NSW Fair Trading as a Building Surveyor restricted (class 1 and 10 buildings) in accordance with NSW Building and Development Certifiers Regulation 2020 Demonstrated commitment to working within a team Demonstrated commitment to the delivery of exceptional customer experiences Ability to articulate and negotiate outcomes in accordance with legislation and Council's policies Demonstrated organisation skills with a proven ability to prioritise high volume workloads An understanding of cost structures associated with developments, seeking to minimise applicant's costs by the efficient processing of applications. LET'S REVEAL THE PERKS Competitive salary from $91,571 to $106,421 a year plus industry-leading 12 per cent superannuation Commencing salary set in line with skills and experience with annual reviews available to support movement through the salary range Leaseback vehicle option Work closely with our Section Manager Building to develop and implement business improvement initiatives to ensure Lake Mac is open for business 35-hour week with flexible working hours and nine-day fortnight We value your health and wellbeing and offer generous discounted gym memberships through our corporate fitness program, connect with colleagues through our social club, be inspired by regular wellbeing initiatives, annual flu vaccinations, and confidential support via our employee assistance (EAP) program Free parking within walking distance to our contemporary office building Ideal location with easy access to cycle or walk to work/or in lunch breaks Join us at an exciting time in our department's growth and evolution to become the leading LGA of choice within the region Along with many other perks that come from choosing Lake Mac! CHOOSE THE LAKE MAC WAY We know it is our people that will shape the future of our city. That's why we're passionate about providing a workplace that empowers our staff to be creative, innovative and bold. When you join the team at Lake Macquarie City Council, you're joining a group of people with a commitment to make our city even better. We're proud of our city and the work we do, and we know you will be too.
We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workforce. We believe that a diverse network of employees, which truly reflects the people it serves and represents, is best equipped to understand and meet the needs of our community. We welcome and encourage applications from all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, the LGBTIQ+ community, refugees and people with disability. We understand the skills and attributes veterans can bring to our Council.
LET'S START If this job sounds like you, we would love to hear from you! Get your application in by midnight, Sunday 1 December 2024. For enquiries related to the duties of the role, please contact Michael Corrigan, Section Manager Building , 02 4921 0286 or via email . If you need assistance or an adjustment when submitting your application, please click here or contact Georgina Green, Talent Acquisition Advisor , on 02 4921 0495 or via email . We are a 2024 Circle Back Initiative Employer – we commit to respond to every applicant To view the Capability Framework – Role Profile relevant to this role, please click here . To complete your online application, you will be asked to upload a copy of your resume and provide responses to questions which are based on the criteria listed in the Position Statement. Please note that as part of Lake Macquarie City Council's recruitment process, prior to an offer of employment being made, recommended candidates may be subject to a medical assessment which may include alcohol and other drugs testing. Lake Macquarie City Council
126-138 Main Road, Speers Point, NSW 2284
Box 1906, Hunter Region Mail Centre, NSW 2310
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