Hawkesbury City Council

Senior Building Surveyor

Be passionate. Be progressive. Hawkesbury City Council

• Salary negotiable + Super
• 9 Day Fortnight + On-Site Parking
• Discount Gym Membership

Hawkesbury City Council is the largest local government area in metropolitan NSW covering 2,800 square kilometres, incorporating both urban and rural communities. We are committed to working together to deliver outcomes for the community through innovation and best practice.

The Role

Reporting to the Building Coordinator and based in Windsor NSW, the Senior Building Surveyor provides an efficient and effective service in relation to certification work, fire safety and development assessment to ensure that development achieves Council’s objectives. Constraints you will be exposed to include bushfire, flooding, heritage, landslip, threatened species, koala habitat, acid sulfate soils, to name a few. You will need a strong work ethic and be willing to take on challenges. Opportunities exist for process improvements and special projects.

About You

You will have strong communication and interpersonal skills and have a demonstrated ability to meet deadlines and commitments. You will be experienced in negotiation and problem solving and have highly developed report writing skills. You will be customer centric and be committed to providing quality customer service.

Essential Criteria

• Tertiary qualification in building surveying, environmental health or equivalent
• Extensive relevant experience in development assessment including complex developments
• Comprehensive knowledge of the Environmental Planning & Assessment Act 1979 and Local Government Act 1993 and associated legislation and regulations
• Registered as a Building Certifier with Fair Trading NSW
• Demonstrated computer skills
• Current Class C Drivers Licence

The Rewards

An attractive salary will be negotiated with the successful applicant commensurate with qualification, skills, and experience.

• 15-days sick leave
• Rostered Day Off
• Paid Parental Leave
• Great working environment
• Flexible work arrangements
• Tertiary Education Assistance
• Health and Wellbeing Program
• Long Service Leave after 5 years
• Training and Development Opportunities
• Employee Reward and Recognition program
• Employee Performance Review and Planning System
• Corporate Rate Gym Membership - Oasis Leisure Centre
• Social Club - BBQs, Christmas parties,raffles and activities
• Employee Assistance Program for employees and their family

To Apply

For further position details, including the selection criteria and how to apply, visit our website www.hawkesbury.nsw.gov.au or call Council’s People and Development Team on 02 4560 4444.

Applications close Sunday 5 May 2024

Applicants who do not address the selection criteria may not be considered for this position.

Please note that the canvassing of Councillors in relation to these matters will automatically disqualify the applicant from this process.