Sydney
Construction & Building/Construction & Building Certification Services/City Planning, Development & Transport
Full Time/Permanent
$144,070 - $161,445 per annum plus superannuation

A rare opportunity is available for a qualified, experienced and enthusiastic certifier to join the Building Certification Team as a Senior Building Surveyor. The team primarily processes applications for alterations and additions to all classes of buildings as well as large volumes of temporary structures located on public land. The team prides itself on it’s dedicated, positive, and collaborative culture where individual effort is part of something much bigger – creating great things for our city’s dynamic future.
In this role you’ll assess applications for construction, complying development and occupation certificates for all classes of development, carry out critical stage inspection and assessment functions as the appointed principal certifier.
You’ll also mentor, oversee and provide technical support for other staff in the team related to BCA, legislative compliance, and temporary structure approvals. You’ll assess applications for construction hoardings and other activities on the public way under the Local Government Act 1993, Roads Act 1993 and Council policies and provide internal building related advice to assist in the determination of development applications.

We’re looking for someone with:

• tertiary qualifications in building surveying or other related discipline
• a class of registration of ‘Building Surveyor – Unrestricted’ under the Building and Development Certifiers Act 2018
• recent experience (within the past 5 years) undertaking building certification functions in the capacity of a registered certifier in either a Local Government or private practice setting
• advanced knowledge of NSW legislation relating to development and building control and the National Construction Code.

This role has the option to enter into a team-based condensed work roster + hybrid working model.
The recommended applicant must complete a pre-employment health declaration, medical assessment and criminal history check.
Applications must be submitted online by 11:59pm, Wednesday 4 June 2025.
For more information, contact Michael Merlino, Manager Building Certification on 02 9265 9914.