Principal Building Surveyor - Fire Safety

Principal Building Surveyor - Fire Safety

• Central Picton location
• Competitive salary for the right candidate 
• Fully maintained leaseback vehicle
• Flexibility and hybrid work arrangements
• Join a collaborative culture that supports professional development and learning

Wanting to join a team that strives for excellence? A rare opportunity to is available for a Principal Building Surveyor to join our Building Approvals & Certification team. 

About Council

Wollondilly Shire Council covers a Local Government Area of approximately 2,560km² of pristine bushland, crystal clear waterways and unique towns and villages that are home to close-knit communities. We are experiencing a time of significant growth and require suitably qualified and experienced professionals to go on this exciting journey with us.

In addition to the positive and supportive work culture, there are a number of benefits and opportunities available to our employees including:

• Health and Wellbeing programs
• Ongoing learning and development opportunities
• Employee Reward and Recognition Programs
• Educational Assistance Program
• Staff Social activities

About the Role

A rare opportunity is available for a Principal Building Surveyor with experience in fire safety to join the team. The successful candidate will be responsible for the coordination, implementation and maintenance of the essential Fire Safety services program for commercial and industrial premises across the Shire. In addition, you will mentor a small team of experienced Building Surveyors to assess applications and certificates in accordance with relevant legislation. 

The successful applicant will be able to demonstrate their competency for the position by meeting the following essential criteria:

• Tertiary qualification in Environmental Health and Building, Building Surveying or related field.
• Accreditation with NSW Fair Trading at a registration level of Building Surveyor – restricted (all classes of buildings) and/or Fire Safety Engineer under the Building & Development Certifiers Act 2018.
• A minimum four (5) years’ relevant work experience.
• Demonstrated experience in implementation of a fire safety program, including assessment of certificates, statements, schedules and enforcement functions.
• Demonstrated experience in assessment of fire safety compliance for both proposed and existing buildings, in accordance with relevant legislation.
• Class C Drivers Licence.

Don’t delay any longer, Apply Now and let’s make Wollondilly an even better place, together.

Further Information: Stephen Harris, Team Leader Building Approval and Certification on 4677 9682.

Closing Date: 5:00pm Sunday, 6 October 2024.

To be considered for this position, candidates must apply via Council’s website, Wollondilly Employment Opportunities and answer the position specific selection criteria as listed in this advertisement.

Preferred applicants will be required to undertake a pre-placement medical. This includes drug and alcohol screening. The preferred applicant may also be required to undertake Police Background, Credential and Bankruptcy Checks.

In accordance with the Local Government (State) Award 2023 all positions are engaged Monday to Sunday except as otherwise provided.

Wollondilly Shire Council is committed to workplace diversity.