Building Surveyor

at  Tweed Shire Council

The Building and Environmental team is seeking two Building Surveyors, permanent full-time roles working a 9-day fortnight.

ABOUT US:

• Located on the picturesque far North Coast of NSW, bordering the Gold Coast.
• The Tweed is a vibrant, diverse location offering a lifestyle near the water, in a rainforest or on a farm.
• Tweed Shire Council is committed to employment equity and diversity and encourages applications from people of all ages, abilities and backgrounds in both traditional and non-traditional roles. We provide workplace adjustments for people with disability, and access to flexible work options.
• Join an employer of choice. Professionals Australia (Local Government Engineers’ Association) has named Council the 2021 Employer of Choice for our great employment practices within NSW local government.

• carry out development and construction certificate assessments, determinations and inspections for new and existing buildings and structures within the Shire to promote a safe and desirable built environment
• provides advice and guidance to be provided to residents, developers and Council staff regarding the application of statutory codes and Council policies
• assesses and determines Development Applications for single dwellings and associated structures
• assesses applications for plumbing and drainage works related to developments to ensure compliance with AS3500
• mediate and facilitate solutions between affected parties and the Council regarding development assessment and certification activities.