Lithgow City Council

Building and Development Officer (multiple vacancies)

Are you looking for a great regional lifestyle with a friendly and progressive working environment...then head our way!

The Opportunity

Lithgow City Council has an exciting opportunity for a permanent Building Development Officer (this is sometimes called a building certifier at other councils).

Lithgow is a central location for a regional lifestyle and great outdoor recreational activities, and is also only a few hours drive from Sydney. Lithgow lies adjacent to the new Gardens of Stone State Conservation Area and Greater Blue Mountains World Heritage Area, while being less than 30 minutes drive to Blackheath in the Blue Mountains, and 45 minutes drive to Bathurst.

In the role of Building Development Officer you will be directly involved in the assessment and determination of building and development matters handled by the development team. You will be carrying out all duties associated with appointment as a principal Certifier.

More specifically, your duties will include (but will not be limited to):

• Participate in the functions of the Environmental and Planning Services Approvals Team under the Supervision of the Team Leader Building.
• Ensure that development applications, combined development applications, construction certificates and other applications for approval for the designated area are assessed expeditiously in accordance with the relevant acts and legislation.
• Ensure that prompt and courteous attention is given to clients with respect to Building and Development issues
• Negotiate and liaise with Developers and staff as required by the position
• Undertake any special projects or duties as required by the Team Leader Building or Development Manager
• Provide accurate, timely and professional advice to the Team Leader Building and Development Manager

For more detail about the specific duties and responsibilities of the position, please CLICK HERE for the complete Position Description. 

The successful candidate will enjoy a flexible, safe and engaging work environment, the support of a well-resourced and inclusive organisation with a challenging range of duties and high-level work satisfaction this role has in our community.  Council is keen to make an appointment to this position, and is open to discussions with the right candidate to join our team!

About you

The successful candidates will meet the following criteria:

• Tertiary qualifications in Building Surveying
• Demonstrated experience in Local Government Building Control
• A working knowledge of all relevant statutes
• High degree of communication and writing skills
• Class C Drivers Licence
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Demonstrated organisational and time management skills
• Accreditation from Building Professionals Board
• Commitment to Work Health and Safety
• Demonstrated commitment to the principals of honesty and integrity

 In addition, an ideal candidate would have a willingness to learn and further develop professional skills and hold A1 – A2 Accreditation from the Building Professionals Board.

Salary and Benefits

If you are looking for a change of lifestyle, a new adventure, or to take the next step in your career, this is the role for you.

• Between $86,086.00 - $95,669.60 per annum, commensurate with your skills, qualifications and experience. Additional remuneration may be available for an exceptional candidate.
• A leaseback vehicle is being offered with this position in accordance with Councils leaseback policy
• Ongoing learning and career progression opportunities
• Mobile phone, laptop
• Work/Life balance with a rostered day off every second week.

APPLICATIONS CLOSE ON Tuesday 14 May 2024 at 4pm AEST.

If you are interested in joining our building development team in Lithgow, enjoy working with local communities and businesses and have an interest in continuing your professional development please contact Jim Sheehan, Team Leader Building Development, phone 02 6354 9942 for a confidential discussion.

Please note: To be considered for this position, candidates must address all selection criteria. Those who do not address the selection criteria with examples will not be considered.

Applications generated using Artificial Intelligence (AI) may not be progressed in the recruitment process.

Preferred applicants will be required to undertake a pre-employment medical, which includes a drug and alcohol screening and functional assessment. Preferred applicants may be subject to reference checks, driving history checks, qualification checks, a NSW Police Check, a Working with Children check and confirmation of your Right to Work in Australia.

You must be an Australian or New Zealand Citizen or a permanent resident or have the right to live and work in Australia to apply for this position.

Lithgow City Council

The Lithgow local government area is located on the western edge of the majestic Blue Mountains. The area totals 4,567 square kilometres from the Capertee and Wolgan Valleys in the north, Little Hartley in the east, Tarana in the south and Meadow Flat in the west. 

The major urban centre of Lithgow nestles in a valley of that name, overlooked by the sandstone escarpments of the Blue Mountains. In the addition to the major urban centre of Lithgow, the Lithgow local government area has 12 villages with mining or farming backgrounds. These smaller centres have proven to be a attractive rural residential areas which, along with the broader rural areas offer a truly unique lifestyle that harmonises its urban, industrial and rural qualities.

Council is focused on delivering quality services as a Centre of Regional Excellence that encourages community growth and development, and contributes to the efficient and effective management of the environment, community and economy for present and future generations. 

The guiding principles of integrity, resilience, respect and accountability define how Lithgow City Council strengthen its working environment to deliver on the aspirations of our community. For further details on Council's values, please visit https://council.lithgow.com