Lachlan Shire Council

Cadet Building Surveyor

Are you a highly motivated, enthusiastic person looking to gain on-the-job experience and practical knowledge whilst being paid and working towards a nationally accredited qualification?

If your answer is 'Yes', Lachlan Shire Council is offering a Cadet Building Surveyor position within Council's high performing Environment and Planning team!

This position reports directly to the Environment and Development Services Officer. It assists Council Officers in assessing development applications and conducting mandatory critical stage inspections for new building activity. Additionally, this role will support and assist the environmental health functions, as well as the building certification work of the team.

Working both independently and as part of a fantastic team, you will work to achieve timely and appropriate outcomes on an exciting range of projects. This includes issuing an approval for a development, undertaking inspection on that development, issuing final occupation certificates and assisting officers to achieve Council's Energy Sustainability Plan.

This opportunity will allow you to develop essential skills through observation, hands-on practice and gain a formal education at TAFE or University with the goal of becoming a competent and skilled Building Surveyor.

This position is full-time, 12 months to 3 years. The successful candidate is expected to become an accredited Building Inspector within 12 months of commencement of studies or meet all accreditation requirements within that time frame. Within 3 years of commencement of studies, the expectation is for the candidate to attain accreditation as a Building Surveyor - Restricted (Class 1 and 10).

Benefits for you:

• The salary range is $1,779.30 to $2,646.03 per fortnight 
• Starting salary to be determined upon the qualifications and experience of successful applicant.
• The Grade applicable to the position is Band T4 - T10 within Council's Salary Structure
• 100% of remaining training & study costs paid for by Council
• Dedicated support and mentoring from experienced professionals
• Working 76 hours per fortnight with a rostered day off (9 Day fortnight)
• Leave entitlements
• Employer Superannuation of 11.5%
• Employment is under the Local Government (State) Award

Position Description: Download and read the Position Description.

To find out more about the role contact Guy Marchant on 02 6895 1900

Apply on our Council Website: https://lachlan-shire-council-portal.applynow.net.au/jobs/LSC250-cadet-building-surveyor 

Applications Close at 4:30pm on Friday, 23 May 2025

Lachlan Shire Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer. If you require assistance to complete this application, please contact Human Resources on 02 6895 1900.

Lachlan Shire reserves the right to extend the advertising period without notice