Building Inspector at City of Greater Geelong

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Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

21 Jul, 26

Salary

95760.0

Posted On

22 Apr, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Building inspection, Building legislation interpretation, Compliance monitoring, Stakeholder management, Database management, MS Office Suite, Technical advisory, Field inspections, Building permit assessment, Emergency response, Regulatory reporting, Public communication

Industry

Government Administration

Description

About the role In this role, you will deliver inspection services across a diverse range of structures, ensuring the right actions are taken to achieve compliance with all relevant Acts and Regulations. Key responsibilities include: * Provide customers with a professional and up to date advisory service and assist the public with enquiries. * Provide subject matter advice when required to the department leaders and other relevant stakeholders. * Assisting the Municipal Building Surveyor (or Delegate) in facilitating Part 8 of the Building Act * Assist in the coordination of key programs of works to ensure Council meets its Statutory obligations in areas such as Swimming Pool and Spa register, Essential Safety Measures Audits, Caravan Parks registrations and renewals, and other priority works as directed. * Assist in the assessment of building permits applications and other approvals, including Places of Public Entertainment, Temporary Occupancy Permits and Structures. * Carrying out of mandatory building inspections and other inspections as required by the Act and Regulations (i.e Place of Public Entertainment, Temporary Occupancy Permit and Structures and Public Precautions) * Assist in representing Council in public forums, legal proceedings and appeal hearings, including in the preparation of documentation for submission as requested. * Participate in an emergency on call roster, as required. About you To be successful in this role, you will have a recognised qualification, such as Bachelor of Building Surveying, Advanced Diploma of Building Surveying, or similar. Essential Experience: * Experience in undertaking mandatory building inspections under Part 12 of the Building Regulations 2018. * Demonstrated experience in undertaking field inspections to assist clients in understanding requirements of the building legislation and regulations * Proficient theoretical and practical knowledge and ability to interpret building and associated legislation, regulations and practices. * Knowledge and ability to interpret building and associated legislation, including Building Act 1993, Building Regulations 2018. Building Code of Australia and Referenced Australian Standards * Proficient computer skills, including MS Office Suite and database management * Demonstrated people skills to support, influence, and collaborate with relevant stakeholders. * Current registration in the category of Building Inspector issued by the Building & Plumbing Commission. * Possess current, valid 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: Matt Elrington | Municipal Building Surveyor Coordinator Building Services Matt.Elrington@geelongcity.vic.gov.au [Matt.Elrington@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

The Building Inspector will conduct mandatory field inspections to ensure compliance with building acts and regulations while providing advisory services to the public. They will also assist in the assessment of building permit applications and represent the Council in legal proceedings and public forums.