Assistant Building Surveyor at City of Greater Geelong

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Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

13 Aug, 26

Salary

81005.0

Posted On

15 May, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Building Surveying, Compliance Auditing, Permit Assessment, Enforcement Measures, Stakeholder Management, Legislative Interpretation, Problem Solving, Written Communication, Verbal Communication, Time Management, Customer Service, Regulatory Compliance

Industry

Government Administration

Description

About the role In this role, you will assist in the delivery of professional building services that support community safety and regulatory compliance. You will primarily undertake compliance audits and enforcement activities in line with the Building Act 1993, while also contributing to permit assessment and approvals, and statutory registration and compliance functions within the business unit, as required. Key responsibilities include: * Protect the amenity and safety of the community through enforcement measures to assist customers, ensuring equitable and proper compliance with relevant legislation and policy. * Provide quality information or advice to leaders, and others across the organization. * Support innovation and best practice approach in the department for customer and community satisfaction. * Drawing on prior knowledge and experience provide customers and the public with a professional and up to date advisory service. * Develop the necessary permits, notice procedures and / or legal action to ensure compliance with relevant legislation, policies and procedures of Council. * Assess applications for permits and consents ensuring that they meet the legislative building requirements, assisting customers throughout the process to be able to deliver an efficient outcome. * Assist in the delivery of a range of day-to-day activities as they relate to Permit Assessment & Approvals, Statutory Registration & Compliance, and Support Services & Customer Contact, ensuring delivery is within agreed timelines. * This role will be required to participate in after hours on-call / availability service and rostered overtime activiti About you To be successful in this role, you will have the relevant formal academic qualifications recognised by the Building and Plumbing Commission (BPC) in respect to building surveying. Essential Experience: * A minimum of 2 years’ experience in building surveying, working in either a local government Building Department or private practice. * Demonstrated skills in building surveying including assessment of permits and consents, implementation of investigations and enforcement matters, and other relevant Statutory requirements of Councils * People skills to support, negotiate, influence, and collaborate with relevant stakeholders. * Well-developed communication- written and verbal skills. * Proficient in problem solving. * Some stakeholder management skills or ability to work effectively with diverse stakeholders to achieve task outcomes. * Ability to work to plan and manage time effectively. * Ability to work independently or in a team environment as required by the task. * Ability to deliver quality outcomes for customers or experience providing customer service. * A proficient knowledge and ability to interpret building and associated legislation, regulations and practices. * A Current Victorian Driver's licence. If this sounds like the role for you, then click apply now! A career with us We’d love for you to continue your career with the City and set the benchmark for a sustainable, inclusive and culturally safe workplace. With a range of benefits, flexible working options, learning and development opportunities, support services and the opportunity to give back to the community, the City has so much to offer! Click https://www.geelongaustralia.com.au/employment/article/item/8d1155a0d84344d.aspx [https://www.geelongaustralia.com.au/employment/article/item/8d1155a0d84344d.aspx] to view all the benefits to you working at the City. We support accessibility and encourage discussions about any adjustments or support you may need during the recruitment process. Applications and Enquiries Click the Position Description link to view more information about this position. Enquiries: Jamie Bruce | Senior Building Surveyor – Team Leader | JBruce@geelongcity.vic.gov.au [JBruce@geelongcity.vic.gov.au] Click the Apply button to submit your application or find out more about this opportunity. If we can assist you with any reasonable adjustments in order to submit your application for this role, please contact the Talent Acquisition team via email at careers@geelongcity.vic.gov.au [careers@geelongcity.vic.gov.au] noting your preferred method of communication and contact details and a member of the team will be in touch. We collect demographic data to help us learn who our advertisements are reaching and how we can reach an even more diverse audience. We are committed to building a more diverse team. Your responses to our demographic questions are strictly confidential and will not be individually shared.

Responsibilities

Assist in delivering professional building services by conducting compliance audits and enforcement activities under the Building Act 1993. Manage permit assessments, approvals, and statutory registration functions to ensure community safety and regulatory compliance.