Job Reference: 9967

Division: City Planning, Development & Transport 

Unit: Construction and Building Certification Services     

Section: Building Certification    

Salary: AUD $138,505.00 - $155,210.00 per annum plus Superannuation 

Employment status: Permanent 

Employment arrangement: Full Time

Location: Sydney CBD

Option to enter into a team-based condensed work roster + hybrid working model

Caring for our city, creating a future for all
 

Our people are passionate about their communities and connected to their teams. They’re motivated by our genuine commitment to diversity and inclusion, and our clear, compelling plan for our global city: Sustainable Sydney 2030 – 2050 Continuing the Vision.

Be part of a purpose-led organisation, with care at its core. You’ll make a difference by acting in the best interests of our communities and city. Be better together with collaborative and inclusive partnerships. Embrace possibilities and be open to new ideas and creating bold solutions. 

A rare opportunity is available for two (2) qualified, experienced and enthusiastic certifiers to join the Building Certification Team as Senior Building Surveyors.  The team primarily processes applications for alterations and additions to all classes of buildings as well as large volumes of temporary structures located on public land.  The team prides itself on it’s dedicated, positive, and collaborative culture where individual effort is part of something much bigger – creating great things for our city’s dynamic future.

In this role you will draw upon your demonstrated experience to:

• assess applications for construction, complying development and occupation certificates for all classes of development
• carry out critical stage inspection and assessment functions as the appointed principal certifier
• provide technical support for other staff in the team related to BCA, legislative compliance, and temporary structure approvals
• assess applications for construction hoardings and other activities on the public way under the Local Government Act 1993 and Roads Act 1993 and Council policies
• provide internal building related advice to assist in the determination of development applications.

To be successful you will have:

• tertiary qualifications in building surveying or other related discipline
• currently hold a class of registration of ‘Building Surveyor – Unrestricted’ under the Building and Development Certifiers Act 2018
• recent experience (within the past 5 years) undertaking building certification functions in the capacity of a registered certifier in either a Local Government or private practice setting
• knowledge of NSW legislation relating to development and building control and the National Construction Code.

To apply: Upload your resume and respond to the application questions to show how you meet the role’s requirements. Select 'Apply' to complete your online application.

The successful applicant is required to complete a pre-employment health declaration and national criminal check. 

Position description: View or download the position description 

Applications must be submitted online by 11.59pm, Sunday 31 March 2024.

For further information contact: Lee Dunstan, Manager Building Certification on 02 9265 9647 or ldunstan@cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au

A challenging and rewarding career: Why joining the City of Sydney might be the right move for you.

Flexible working benefits include:

• a localised, team-based condensed work week arrangement (fortnightly roster)
• flexible hybrid working
• flexible start and finish times

Learning and development:

• leadership and management development
• further education program including reimbursement of course fees, study/exam leave and financial assistance for student fees/textbooks

Salary packaging options for:

• novated lease motor vehicles
• childcare provided at City-operated centres

Leave entitlements:

• 26 weeks parental leave
• paid partner leave of 6 weeks
• care and cultural leave
• bereavement and carer’s leave

Employee Recognition:

• annual employee recognition awards
• length of service recognition
• salary progression scheme

Health and wellbeing:

• employee assistance program
• regular group fitness classes
• peer support network
• domestic violence support
• staff welfare fund

We offer a teams-based approach to flexibility. Our flexible working benefits include 26 week parental leave, paid partner leave of 6 weeks and paid super for up to 52 weeks of parental leave. You’ll have the opportunity to work a 19-day month with flexible working options.

We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and celebrate a workplace as diverse as our communities. We’re passionate about gender balance in the workplace, with an executive team that is two-thirds female and 50% of our leadership roles held by women.

We encourage all applicants, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, and LGBTIQA+ communities to join us. 

We’re a disability confident recruiter. If you identify as a person with disability and require adjustments or support for your application and throughout the recruitment process contact the Recruitment Team recruitment@cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au or 02 9265 9333.