Senior Building Surveyor

Join our supportive team, advance your career, and contribute to amazing development outcomes for our community Career defining leadership opportunity to mentor and guide a team of professionals 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 are seeking a highly driven, passionate, customer and team focused Senior Building Surveyor to join our progressive Development Assessment and Certification department.
With an appetite for growth and a passion for connectivity with our customers you will lead a team of motivated assessing officers who manage a high volume of development applications, construction certificate applications and complying development certificate applications.
You will apply your highly specialised expertise to undertake registered certifier functions on behalf of Council, and be involved in the complex assessment and determination of a diverse range of development applications and construction applications, whilst shaping a supportive and collaborative team environment.
Your other key focus areas include; Train, mentor, performance manage, supervise staff, participate in performance and development plans and recruitment processes Coordination of day to day operations and function of the work teams along with involvement in the preparation and review of Council policies under the direction of the Section Manager - Building. Investigate and resolve compliance and regulatory matters on behalf of Council. Facilitate mediation between Council and any affected parties and provide on-going support and direction to staff as required. Provide prompt specialist and technical advice and opinions, (written and verbal), to Councillors, and both internal and external stakeholders. Represent Council in Court and on various committees, panels and conferences and/or undertake special projects as requested. Undertake the role of Registered Certifier and Principal Certifier of sophisticated building types in accordance with relevant legislation Our ideal candidate is a natural leader who puts their customers at the centre of what they do. With your "how can we" attitude you take a proactive perspective on development while operating within the legal framework and in line with Council's strategic vision. You are passionate about educating and engaging with colleagues and our community to make a difference. You are also 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 develop highly creative and innovative solutions without compromising on integrity. Your consultative approach will assist to build capacity in our team and develop strong relationships with our customers.
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 Is registered with NSW Fair Trading as a Building Surveyor restricted (all classes of buildings) in accordance with NSW Building and Development Certifiers Regulation 2020 A demonstrated comprehensive knowledge of the National Construction Code (NCC) and the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act, 1979 as amended, as it applies to all classes of building work A demonstrated ability to compile comprehensive reports, investigations and gathering of evidence for legal proceedings A demonstrated ability to lead and coach a team. LET'S REVEAL THE PERKS Competitive salary from $111,032 to $129,037 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 0495or 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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