Tamworth Regional Council

Cadet Building Surveyor

Cadet Building Surveyor

Location: Tamworth, NSW

THE OPPORTUNITY

• Kick-start a rewarding career with a clear pathway from Cadet to Registered Building Surveyor and beyond
• Receive mentoring from experienced certifiers while gaining hands-on experience across a diverse range of building projects
• Shape the future of a growing region while studying towards professional registration

COULD THIS BE YOU?

Are you looking for more than just a job while you study? Do you want a career that offers professional recognition, ongoing development and the opportunity to make a real impact on your community?

Tamworth Regional Council is seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Cadet Building Surveyor to join our Building Certification Team. This unique opportunity provides a structured professional development pathway designed to support your career development and progression. Working alongside experienced industry professionals, you'll gain practical experience assessing development applications, conducting site inspections, interpreting legislation and building standards, and providing technical advice to the community. You'll be exposed to a broad range of development projects across residential, commercial and industrial sectors while developing the knowledge and skills required to achieve Certifier Registration.

The Cadet Building Surveyor is responsible for:

As a Cadet Building Surveyor, you'll learn all aspects of building certification and development assessment, including:

• Assisting with the assessment of Construction Certificates, Complying Development Certificates and Local Government applications
• Participating in building, plumbing and development inspections under the guidance of experienced certifiers
• Developing practical knowledge of the Building Code of Australia, planning legislation and industry regulations
• Providing advice and support to customers, builders, architects, designers and other stakeholders
• Contributing to safe, compliant and sustainable development outcomes across the Tamworth Region

YOUR CAREER PATHWAY This role offers a genuine career pathway with ongoing training, mentoring and professional development opportunities, including:

• NVR-approved qualification support towards Certifier Registration
• Certification training and professional development courses
• Hands-on inspection and assessment experience
• Progression opportunities from Cadet Building Surveyor to Building Surveyor (Restricted), Building Surveyor (All Classes) and Senior Building Surveyor (Unrestricted)
• The opportunity to build a long-term professional career within local government

TO BE SUCCESSFUL IN THIS ROLE YOU WILL NEED:

• Be enrolled in, or eligible and willing to be enrolled in, an NVR Approved course delivering a qualification recognised in the Building and Development Certifiers Act & Regulation in order to obtain Certifier Registration
• NSW Drivers Licence
• Workcover OHS Induction

INTERESTED? WE LOOK FORWARD TO MEETING YOU!

For a confidential discussion, please contact Nicole Chegwyn, Team Leader – Building Certification, on 0409 055 287.

Salary range: Grade 9 -12 - $67,468.58 - $84,442.88 per annum plus 12% superannuation for a 35 hour work week. Salary may be negotiated based on applicable qualifications, skills, relevant professional experience and your value to our organisation.

Flexible working arrangements will be considered by mutual agreement and according to operational requirements.

Shortlisted applicants will be required to undertake a Pre-employment Medical Screening including Alcohol & Other Drugs Testing.

Apply Now! Applications Close: 11.59pm Monday, 3 August 2026.

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WHY IS IT ‘WORTH’ WORKING AT TAMWORTH REGIONAL COUNCIL?

For your LIFESTYLE: More time in your day with flexibility for your passions, family or play! It's Worth It - Lifestyle

For our COMMUNITY: Help create Tamworth tomorrow, leave your mark on our city. It's Worth It - Community

For your CAREER: Boost your career, the sky is the limit. It's Worth It - Career

For BELONGING: Join a family that values team spirit and genuinely cares about your wellbeing. It's Worth It - Belonging

Our values guide our culture, shape how we work, and define what we stand for as an organisation – watch now to discover if you’re aligned with what drives us - Tamworth Regional Council - Our Values

A GREAT PLACE TO LIVE AND WORK!

Tamworth Regional Council proudly sits on Kamilaroi Country, the traditional lands of the Gomeroi people, with a large diverse workplace culture with over 650 employees who are proud to service our community.

The Tamworth region is home to over 60,000 people and is a thriving economic and cultural hub in the North West of NSW. Our recently adopted plan for the future of the region, ‘Blueprint 100’, drives strategic vision for growth as a region, as we plan for how the city and the region will sustainably accommodate a population of 100,000 people.

Our people strive to build a great organisational culture fostering our shared values of Teamwork, Equity, Accountability, Customer Orientation and Health and Safety whilst embracing the drive for excellence, innovation and respect.

ABOUT OUR REGION

The Tamworth Regional is a fabulous place to call home boasting the vibrant regional city of Tamworth along with the towns of Manilla, Barraba, Nundle and Kootingal as well as 17 hamlets, villages and rural areas. Located just 4 hours’ drive (or a direct flight) to bustling Sydney and multiple coastal locations within 3-4 hours’ drive, Tamworth is a central hub and a place to enjoy all year round.

Tamworth offers an enviable lifestyle with all the conveniences and services you’d expect from a larger city, coupled with a relaxed pace of life with opportunities to enjoy all that nature has to offer, along with being a great place to raise children, make long term friends and create a professional career.

As the capital of the North West region, Tamworth is home to major health and education centres, affordable housing options to suit all lifestyles, attractive employment and business opportunities with a robust and innovative local economy. In addition, the Tamworth region boasts a proud sporting culture with world class facilities and a supporting community of clubs.

Tamworth Regional Council is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer committed to supporting a diverse, respectful, safe and inclusive workplace. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and ages including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, LGBTIQA+, people with disabilities and other diversity groups. If you require additional support or any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know during the application process.

Council is committed to promoting the care, protection and safeguarding of children. To learn more about our Commitment to Child Safety Statement and screening processes, click the link below.

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