Building Surveyor Cadet – Part Time

at  Surf Coast Shire Council

WHO WE ARE

The Surf Coast Shire is blessed with unique environments from the coast to the hinterland - towns and villages with their own culture and lifestyles. The charm and values of a coastal lifestyle make it a place where people want to live, work, and visit to experience an exceptional quality of life. Our workforce is representative of the townships and communities it serves, and our culture is supportive, respectful, and connected to our purpose of helping our community and environment to thrive. At Surf Coast, we work together, we see opportunity, we do what we say, and we make a difference.
We empower our people to do their best and be proud of their achievements. We have a commitment to growth and development with opportunities for learning. Our employees enjoy a contemporary working environment with flexibility and hybrid working arrangements.
At Surf Coast, we work together, we see opportunity, we do what we say, and we make a difference.

MANDATORY QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Completed Advanced Diploma or higher in Building Industry accredited course and actively working towards industry registration.
• Demonstrated experience in Building Legislation understanding and ability to navigate legislation to find required information.
• Strong technical administration skills (case related document management), attention to detail and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Self-directed and able to handle high volume, complex and potentially emotionally charged cases.
• Current Victorian driver’s license.
• You have the Right to live and work in Australia.
• A current WWCC.
• Police Check results that are suitable for this position (will be arranged by Surf Coast Shire Council). A complete international criminal history check is required if the person has worked or lived overseas for any period of time OR a complete national criminal history check is required if the person has only ever worked in Australia.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Working knowledge of GPS/Mapping software.
• Working knowledge of Swimming Pool legislation, administration and enforcement options.
• Working knowledge of Report and Consent guidance.
• Strong understanding of POPE legislation and comfortable with internal and external stakeholder coordination.
• Reporting experience or willingness to learn.WHAT YOU’LL LOVE WORKING WITH USCouncil embraces diversity and social inclusion and encourages applications from skilled people from all walks of life.We recognise that our employees play a vital role in creating an innovative, safe, respectful and supportive workplace, living our values and delivering exceptional services to our thriving community. Our Council is committed to providing a workplace culture of equity, inclusion and diversity that eliminates all forms of discrimination, harassment and bullying.There are numerous social activities throughout the year available as well as the benefits of:
• Flexible working arrangements including working from home and flexi time options
• Employee Assistance Program and award-winning staff wellbeing program
• Career development and learning opportunities, we help our people grow
• Purchase of additional annual leave
• Free onsite parking
• Leave loading.

The successful candidate will be comfortable working under the direction of registered professionals, be self-directed and able to handle high volume, complex and potentially emotionally charged cases. You will be comfortable organising stakeholder communications - both written and in person. You will be comfortable being accountable and transparent in your activities - regularly reporting on the status of your work.

To be successful in this role you will have:

• Made your own independent arrangements to continue obtaining the inspections required for registration.
• Have excellent administration skills, written and verbal communication, and attention to detail
• Be open to learn
• Be a strong team player.