Burwood Council

Coordinator Building Assessment and Safety

• Permanent
  full-time position available NOW!
• Flexible working arrangements including option for a hybrid work model and flexible hours
• Be
  part of a Council that has a reputation for strong community engagement
• $109,596.94
  - $131,193.22 + super + access to a leaseback car option

About us:

Recently voted by TimeOut Magazine as #1 Coolest
Neighbourhood in Australia, Burwood is a diverse, creative, and connected
community. Our community enjoys well designed public spaces, inclusive cultural
events, intriguing laneways with impressive public art and an enviable restaurant
and café scene.

At Burwood Council our people are our most important asset
and central to achieving our exciting and ambitious Community Strategic Plan
2036.

At Burwood our people are our most important asset and
central to achieving our exciting and ambitious Community Strategic Plan 2036.

Read on further if you would like to join us

Your Position:

The Coordinator Building Assessment & Safety leads and manages
Burwood Council’s building assessment, development compliance,
building, fire and pool safety programs, as well as certification
functions.

Reporting to the Manager Health and Building, the role supports all City
Design and Council business units in the delivery of high quality built form
and solutions to complex building / development safety and regulation matters.
These matters include:

• Managing
  proactive development safety & education programs associated with: building
  safety upgrades, fire safety (incl. combustible cladding program), pool safety,
  road and activity application matters.
• Managing
  Council’s Certification / PCA functions
• Managing
  Development Compliance functions
• Managing
  Structures over Council land safety program
• Assessing
  and determining Building Information Certificate applications
• Assessing
  and determining road, activity and application (e.g. hoardings / anchors / s68
  LGA Act)
• Undertake the
  assessment of Subdivision Certificates as related to Councils functions (e.g.
  Linen Plan release, terms of instruments etc.) in accordance with legislation
  and policy.
• Providing
  expert advice in the determination of development applications with regard to
  building upgrades (e.g. fire safety and access)
• Providing expert advice
  at stakeholder forums
• Attend Land and
  Environment Court proceedings as an Expert Witness as necessary.

To be successful in this role you will have:-

• Tertiary
  qualification in Building Surveying or equivalent
• Demonstrated
  extensive knowledge and ability to develop and implement proactive
  building & development audit, development safety & education
  programs associated with: building safety upgrades, fire safety (incl.
  combustible cladding program), pool safety, road and activity application
  matters
• Demonstrated
  extensive knowledge of and experience in Certification / PCA functions for
  complex development types
• Demonstrated
  knowledge of and ability to assess and determine Building Information
  Certificate applications
• Availability
  to work out of hours and on weekends as required

Key Requirements:

• Willingness
  to complete a National Police History Check
• Willingness
  to complete a pre-employment health assessment 
• Building
  Surveyor Accreditation at a minimum of A2 level under Building and
  Development Certifiers Act 2018
• Swimming
  Pool Inspector Unrestricted (previously E1) Accreditation Building
  Development Certifiers Act 2018 (or equivalent accreditation under the
  Act)
• Current
  NSW Class C Driver’s Licence
• WHS
  General Induction (White Card)

Culture & Benefits:

• Access
  to flexible working arrangements
• Access
  to Flexitime arrangements
• Health
  & Wellbeing initiatives (i.e. flu vaccinations, skin checks, wellbeing
  activities etc.)
• Access
  to Fitness Passport membership
• Access
  to Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Modern
  offices conveniently located near Burwood Railway Station and part of a
  vibrant CBD

Enquiries:

Further information regarding this role can be found in the
Position Description or please contact Ryan Cole, Director City Design on 9911
9911.

If you need assistance with your application, any
adjustments to be made to the recruitment process or if you would like to
discuss any accessibility requirements, please contact Lauren Allcott, People
& Culture Advisor on 02 9911 9938.

How to apply:

Please click on “Apply now” and follow the steps.

Applications are to include a resume, cover letter and answers to the
online questions.

Closing date:

Applications close on Monday,
13 July 2026 at 11.59pm

At Burwood Council we celebrate diversity, value
inclusion and welcome applicants from all backgrounds, experiences and
perspectives. We are committed to creating an environment where every member of
our team feels respected, supported and inspired to contribute their unique
skills and talents for a better Burwood.

In serving our community, we are also proud to be a
child safe organisation.