Senior Building Surveyor

• Permanent full-time position, 35 hours per week
• Salary $104,864 to $120,594 per annum plus 11% superannuation
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About Us

Waverley is a diverse and innovative Council located in the heart of Sydney's Eastern Suburbs. With a broad range of services, programs and initiatives, Waverley is one of the leading local government areas in NSW. Taking in some of Sydney's most beautiful beaches including the world-famous Bondi Beach and encompassing part of Sydney's global economic corridor at Bondi Junction, Waverley Council is an amazing place to broaden your career.

The Role

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Senior Building Surveyor to join our Building Certification and Compliance Team. As the Senior Building Surveyor, you will evaluate and determine construction, complying development and occupation certificates as well as undertake inspections on swimming pools and assessment of essential services – fire safety in buildings. You will provide sound technical advice to relevant stakeholders and be responsible for investigating complaints and breaches of building regulations, codes, and standards to determine appropriate action. You must be a registered Building Surveyor with NSW Fair Trading -restricted all classes of buildings – formerly A2 or Accreditation with NSW Fair Trading at a registration level of Building Surveyor – restricted (class 1 and 10 buildings).

Key Responsibilities

• Assessment and certification of development post consent certificates.
• Assessment and certification of complying development certificates.
• Undertaking the Principal Certifying Authority role on behalf of Council.
• Assessment and issue of Building Certificates under the EP&A Act 1979.
• Certify Swimming Pools and participate in the Swimming Pools compliance program.
• Provide internal and external specialist building advice, including development application referrals.
• Inspect existing buildings in relation to fire safety and prepare fire safety orders.
• Maintain constructive liaison with the Planning and Assessment team in the management of non-compliant and unauthorised building works.

Please refer to the position description for detailed information on the position and required skills and experience. For more information, contact Sunil Kushor on 9083 8012.

Benefits of Working at Waverley

• Great team environment and office based in Bondi Junction
• Professional development opportunities
• Staff social club, weekly yoga and other fun staff activities
• Yearly flu shots, skin checks and annual health and wellbeing fair
• Discounted gym membership through Fitness Passport
• Family friendly policies and other great employee benefits

Waverley Council is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all candidates. We encourage applications from people from diverse groups, including, but not limited to, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island people; people from culturally diverse backgrounds; young people; older workers; people with disabilities; LGBTQIA+; and other minority groups. If you require accommodations or assistance during the application process, please don’t hesitate to reach out to our People and Culture team at hr@waverley.nsw.gov.au