Assistant Building Surveyor

Assistant Building Surveyor

Liverpool is one of Sydney’s progressive urban and regional centres with a population of 200,000 set to reach 330,000 over the next 20 years. It is now positioned as the capital of South Western Sydney with an affordable lifestyle, accessibility by rail, road and a future airport and solid jobs growth.

With local infrastructure projects such as the airport at Badgerys Creek and the proposed M9 link road in the pipeline the region is now poised to unlock its potential for significant investment and new jobs.

In this position you will be responsible for:

• Assisting in the assessment and processing of Construction Certificates and Building Information Certificates;
• Undertaking as required relevant building inspections;
• Attending and resolving complaints relevant to building matters and keeping customers informed; and
• Preparing notices/orders and taking appropriate enforcement action.

It is essential you are currently undertaking or hold a qualification recognised by the Building and Development Certifiers Regulations to become a registered Certifier. Council provides funding for renewal of certification and continuing professional development for this position. 

Our Council offers excellent employment conditions including a competitive salary, flexi-time, access to the learning and development scheme and employee assistance program and a generous health and well-being program. 

For further information about the position please contact Robert Bennett, Coordinator Building and Compliance on 8711 7739. 

Salary will be dependent upon the relevant skills, experience and competencies of the successful applicant.

How to Apply: Please click the 'Apply' button above. Applicants must submit a covering letter, current resume and response to the selection criteria questions which will be shown once you commence your application.

Please note due to the nature of the work and public interaction, Council will only consider applications from Covid-19 vaccinated applicants.

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Applications close: 28 Oct 2021

Liverpool City Council is committed to providing a working environment that supports all employees to reach their full potential.

To be eligible to apply for permanent positions at Liverpool City Council, you need to be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident. For Temporary positions, you need a visa that gives you permission to work in Australia.