Liverpool Plains Shire Council

Health and Building Surveyor

• Full-time permanent role
• 9 day fortnight
• Supportive team environment with ongoing training and development

Council is seeking a Health and Building Surveyor to join our team. Reporting to the Manager Planning and Regulation you will be responsible for the assessment and issuing of various building certificates, fire safety schedules, food inspections audits, swimming pool certification and undertaking general compliance. 

 Key responsibilities include:

• Undertaking building compliance inspections.
• Undertaking regular food and public health inspections as required.
• Carry out inspections of Public and Private Swimming Pools to ensure compliance.
• Issuing notices, orders and fines under various legislation in accordance with delegations.

For more information about the role, please read the position description.

ABOUT US

The Liverpool Plains Shire Council is a diverse organisation employing over 120 staff across a wide variety of fields who deliver a range of services to the local government area encompassing Blackville, Caroona, Currabubula, Pine Ridge, Premer, Quirindi, Spring Ridge, Wallabadah, Werris Creek and Willow Tree and the almost 8000 residents who reside there.

The council is situated in Quirindi, the heart of the Liverpool Plains, 65km from Tamworth and about four hours North West of Sydney, famous for its stunning landscapes and rich, highly productive land and is the perfect place to call home.

WHAT WE OFFER YOU

A competitive salary is on offer. The starting salary will be negotiated with the successful applicant dependent on skills, knowledge and experience relevant to the position. Please contact David Kitson, Manager Planning & Regulation on (02) 6746 1755 for a confidential discussion.

• 9-day fortnight
• Access to training opportunities
• Generous sick and annual leave entitlements
• Long service leave after 5 years' continuous service
• Discounted gym membership at Plains Fitness
• Annual performance reviews.

HOW TO APPLY

Please complete the application form below ensuring you answer all questions. We recommend that you create your answers in a separate document (e.g. Word) then copy your answers into the application form when you're ready. On the following page attach a copy of your cover letter, CV and qualifications.

Once you have submitted your application you should receive an email acknowledgement that it has been received.  If you do not receive the acknowledgement, please check your junk or spam email boxes and contact [email protected]. Please note that all correspondence regarding your application status and interview will be forwarded via email.

Applications close 11:59pm on Sunday, 6 July 2025

Liverpool Plains Shire Council is a Child Safe Organisation that recognises and advocates for the rights of Children and Young People and are committed to a Safe Workplace. 

Liverpool Plains Shire Council is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer committed to maintaining and supporting a diverse & inclusive workplace. We encourage applications from diverse community groups and ages.