Trainee Building Surveyor

• Part Time, Fixed Term 2 years - 30 hours per week
• One of the Fastest Growing Local Governments in Australia!
• Career Development
• Up to 3% Super Co­-Contributions!

Avoid the city chaos and embrace the family friendly, country town atmosphere of Mundijong! Use your background in construction or compliance to help shape our rapidly growing Shire.

Join us at "The Shire"

Here at "The Shire" we live and breathe our values of Accountability, Collaboration and Trust to proactively support our fellow employees and our local community. We encourage and embrace positive change and are looking for like-minded individuals to join our fun and dynamic team!

Do you have a background in building construction? Or are you a High School Leaver, Swimming Pool Inspector, Compliance Officer wanting a change or to progress your career? Are you studying or looking to study building surveying? We are looking for you! If you have the following skillset or are eager to learn apply now!

In this role you will have the following accountabilities:

Reporting to the Coordinator Building Services in a small and vibrant team, some of your core functions include:

• Assess all types of building applications within statutory timeframes and ensure compliance with the Building Act, Building Regulations, National Construction Code (and referenced Standards), Local Laws, Polices and other relevant Legislations.
• Provide excellent customer service in the form of friendly and accurate building advice to both internal and external customers.
• Under guidance, conduct site inspections, including swimming pool safety barrier inspections.

Our preferred candidates will be able to demonstrate the following experiences and skillset:

• Experience with state Building legislation, National of Construction Codes, Standards, and other relevant requirements.
• Experience and knowledge of Planning and Residential Design Codes.
• Excellent conflict resolution skills, and an ability to meet deadlines and manage priorities.
• The ability to work in a small but vibrant team environment.
• Experience in the use multiple software platforms.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• A commitment to providing high level of internal and external customer service.
• The desire to progress and undertake study to achieve Building Surveyor Practitioner Registration.

The Important Stuff!

This is a flexible appointment, and we can tailor it to meet the experience levels of the candidate. We will negotiate a rewarding salary with you, but it will depend on the level experience you bring to the role. Not only you will have the opportunity to swap the city chaos for our fabulous natural environment and quiet rural outlook, here are some other great benefits:

• Free local gym membership.
• If you choose to contribute additional super, we will match up to 3% as a co-contribution.
• Wellness programs including Fitness passport.
• Free counselling, health assessments and health insurance discounts, annual flu vaccination and skin cancer screening.
• Two additional Local Government days off per year.
• The option of Purchased Leave.
• Salary packaging options, including novated leasing.
• Professional development opportunities - study leave and study assistance.
• Free Onsite Parking.

About the Shire!

Located in Mundijong just 45 minutes from the Perth CBD on the picturesque backdrop of the Darling Scarp, our Shire is one of the fastest growing Local Governments in Australia. What that means is that we are transforming the way our community works, lives and plays. It's an exciting time at "The Shire" and you could be a part of it! Our community come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds, because it's the right thing to do and because it makes our organisation stronger.

Where do I apply?

Submit your resume online. We are reviewing applications as they come in and the position may close earlier than expected. We recommend you apply as soon as possible. We welcome applicants from all surrounding suburbs including Mandurah, Rockingham and Pinjarra!