Northern Beaches Council

Cadet Building Surveyor

Division: Planning & Place

Business Unit: Environmental Compliance

Title: Cadet Building Surveyor, Trainee - Full-time Role, 35 hours per week (12 - 24 month contract)

Salary Range: $51,845.04 to $62,358.12 per annum + super (subject to skills and experience)

Flexible hybrid workplace arrangements, with employee wellbeing benefits 
 

Who we are:

Stretching from Palm Beach to Manly, the Northern Beaches boasts more than half of all the beaches in Sydney and a population of more than 270,000. Join us and you’ll be part of an organisation committed to promoting sustainable growth, leading the community, protecting our environment and creating a great future for the Northern Beaches.

Northern Beaches Council is committed to safeguarding children and young people. Council acknowledges that protecting the safety of children and young people is a whole of community responsibility and is everyone’s business.

Working with us:

Northern Beaches Council provides a comprehensive range of benefits focused on our employees’ lifestyle, health and wellbeing, recognition and career development.  In this role you’ll enjoy -

•    Rostered days off scheme 
•    Flexible hours 
•    Health and wellbeing leave 
•    A culture of supporting continuous professional development 
•    Professional development and training opportunities 
•    Work from home opportunities
•    Mentorship opportunities available for aspiring leaders 
•    Genuine work-life balance and flexible working arrangements 
•    Employee wellness program and a range of lifestyle benefits 
•    Values based culture and a teams oriented working environment 
•    High level of technological innovation and systems 

Northern Beaches Council in partnership with the NSW Government have an exciting opportunity for a Cadet Building Surveyor to join the team. 
Reporting to the Manager Building Control, the cadetship offers the chance to gain valuable on-the-job experience while undertaking your studies in building surveying. The successful candidate will assist in the assessment of construction certificates, complying development certificates and Building Information Certificates in accordance with the requirements of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act, Building Code of Australia, and other relevant legislation. 
The successful candidate must demonstrate their competency for the position by meeting the following essential criteria:
•    Enrolled in second or final year of study in a Graduate Diploma or Bachelor Degree in Building Surveying or equivalent.
•    Class C Drivers Licence.
•    Demonstrated customer service skills with the ability to convey information in a clear and concise manner.
•    Demonstrated time management skills, including the ability to manage competing priorities.
•    Possess administrative and organisational skills, including attention to detail, ability to maintain accurate records and skills in Microsoft Office
•    Ability to work autonomously and in a team environment.

Our opportunity :
The key focus areas of this role include: 
1)    To provide support and assistance in the assessment of construction certificate applications, occupation certificate applications, complying development certificate applications, and other applications in accordance with the requirements of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 and other relevant legislation, ensuring completion of work to specified standards.

2)    To assist with critical stage building inspections as required for the purpose of issuing certifications as required by the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 and Local Government Act 1993 under supervision.

3)    To support the Fire Safety program including investigating complaints and drafting Notices and Orders, ensuring compliance with the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979.

4)    To respond to and provide advice for public enquiries, ensuring the provision of accurate information and the timely and effective resolution of issues.

5)    To provide customer service and effective communication to customers and external bodies to deliver a high professional standard.

About you:
We’re looking for a passionate and driven individual to join our Building Control team.  You’ll bring strong values and expertise to a team passionate about making a difference to our community.
 

Additional Information:

• Position Description
• Applications close on: Sunday 9 February 2025
• Expected Interview Date: 19 February 2025
• Questions? Please call Anita Ugarkovic, Manager Building Control on 8495 6533

Northern Beaches Council is a diverse and inclusive employer and encourages applications from differently abled candidates. Reasonable adjustments to the workplace may be made where these are required.

If you would like to contact us to discuss your specific circumstances, please contact the hiring manager for this role. If you do not feel comfortable to do so, please contact HR Services on (02) 8495 5070.