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Building Certifier
Noosa Council
Are you looking to live and work in one of Australia’s premier locations and help achieve Noosa Council’s vision of “Noosa Shire – different by nature”?
Noosa Council is located at the northern end of the Sunshine Coast in Queensland. Covering an area of 871km2 Noosa has a proud history of preserving its natural environment and is recognised by UNESCO as a Biosphere Reserve. The region offers pristine beaches and a unique mix of country and coastal living making it one of the best places in Australia to live and work.
Council's vision is underpinned by our Council's beliefs. When working towards our Noosa Vision 2037, Council will focus on:
- Respect: Respect for the diversity of opinions and beliefs in our community
- Inclusion: Access to participatory and democratic processes
- Responsiveness: As a Council, being connected with our community
- Authenticity: Understand our history and learning from our past.
Noosa Council is a supportive and passionate team built around openness and informality. The staff have together defined how they want to operate as a Council. These values include:
- Community: Working hand in hand with our community
- Innovation: Striving for better ways to do things
- Sustainability: Managing environmental, social and economic resources for the future
About the Role
The position is full-time, working a 10 day fortnight flex working arrangement based at the Noosaville Depot.
The successful applicant will regulate and serve the building industry and the community in relation to building matters by ensuring compliance with legislation.
Further the incumbent will provide sound technical decision making for the assessment and service delivery in relation to development applications, politically sensitive requests, corporate activities, external bodies and other matters to a wide range of internal and external stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide sound advice in relation to development applications and maintenance activities in accordance with appropriate approval and assessment frameworks, statutory requirements and relevant planning schemes.
- Provide sound advice in relation to investigation and compliance issues and, where necessary, other development applications, statutory procedures and process matters.
- Apply relevant legislation, policy, guidelines and best practice procedures in the delivery of high quality outcomes in the provision of “building certifying functions” as defined in Section 10 of the Building Act 1975 (as amended).
- Provide advice on approval conditions or refusal of applications based on sound and documented analysis relative to a building application and consistent with the Building Act 1975, the Building Regulations 2006, the Sustainable Planning Act 2009 and the Noosa Planning Scheme.
- Prepare and produce high quality reports for submission to Council, Council’s branch management and relevant reference groups; provide recommendations on complex development applications.
- Supervise and coach the Assistant Building Certifier and provide advice to the Administration team.
- Such other relevant duties as required from time to time which would generally fall within the skill and knowledge requirements of this position.
Position Requirements
Essential Skills, Knowledge and Experience
- High level of experience in the delivery of successful outcomes in the assessment of development applications for building works in all classes and sizes of buildings (including alternative solutions) with demonstrated understanding of relevant legislation.
- Sound knowledge and understanding of Queensland principles and legislation affecting development and building, including the Sustainable Planning Act 2009 the Building Act 1975, Local Government Act 2009 the Building Regulation 2006 and the Building Code of Australia and relevant planning schemes.
- Well-developed interpersonal and communication skills with particular emphasis in the areas of advocacy, liaison, consultation, building effective relationships and cohesive teams, negotiation, conflict resolution and assertiveness in order to resolve issues and meet changing organisation needs.
- Proven organisational skills including time management to meet conflicting work priorities, meeting goals and objectives, and a commitment to thoroughness, accuracy and professionalism.
- Sound research, analytical problem solving and evaluation skills with the capacity to examine complex problems and develop innovative strategies for their resolution to a diverse client base.
Essential Qualifications, Training and Licences
- Possession of recognised degree qualifications and accreditations in the building surveying field.
- Qualifications need to satisfy membership status (or eligibility to become a member) of an appropriate and relevant professional association.
- Driver’s Licence – “C” class.
Desirable Qualifications, Training and Licences
- Training in related competency and/or certificate IV in Government Investigation and Compliance.
You must apply for the position via Council's website (https://applynow.net.au/jobs/ni/ZZ0431) if you wish to be considered.
Please contact Allan Hazell, Building and Plumbing Manager on (07) 5329 6490 for any further information regarding the position.
Applications close 5:00pm (AEST), Monday 29 July 2019.
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