Mid-Western Regional Council

Health and Building Surveyor

Health and Building Surveyor

Your new job

At Mid-Western Regional Council we are seeking for an experienced Health and Building Surveyor to join our team on a full-time ongoing basis. You will work with the Manager Building and Development and
Building Surveyors to provide a quality environmental health and building
service, as well provide technical health and building expertise and advice. The salary range being offered for this full-time position is $3497.60 - $3936.50 gross per fortnight plus superannuation which equates to an annual salary of $90937-$102349 gross plus superannuation (dependent on skills, qualifications and experience) and long service leave after 5 years.

Benefits:

Making a real and tangible contribution to the position of Council within the community

Work/Life Balance with flexible working options including an RDO every 4 weeks

Long Service Leave after 5 years

Health and Wellbeing Program

Professional Learning and Development opportunities

Based in the award-winning town of Mudgee, NSW

Key Accountabilities

• To
  provide technical health and building expertise and advice to the Manager
  Building and Development, other staff and the public on health and building
  related matters.
• To
  meet the deadlines associated with the assessment of applications and other
  statutory certificates and applications as required.
• To
  provide excellence in customer service through the efficient delivery of clear
  and accurate advice at the front counter, in pre-development application
  discussions and general correspondence.
• Represent
  Council at meetings and meet with members of the public to effectively guide
  development within the region and achieve good quality building outcomes.
• The
  timely response to correspondence as it relates to environmental health and
  building issues.
• To
  co-ordinate programs and undertake inspections as required to ensure that
  Council meets its obligations regarding the safe handling of food, on-site
  disposal of waste and other legislative requirements.
• To
  ensure that Council meets its commitments under the EPA Act relating to
  building control.
• To
  actively promote and demonstrate the core values and behavioural requirements
  of the Workplace Environment Statement.

About you

• Tertiary qualifications (or similar) in Building Surveying.
• Minimum one (1) years’ experience in a Local Government Development Control and Health environment (or equivalent)
• Class C Drivers Licence
• Current registration (accreditation) as a Building Surveyor – Restricted (all classes of building) (A3).
• General Construction Induction Card (White card)
• Demonstrated ability to communicate and interact at all levels on technical advice and policy issues to both internal and external clients
• Proven ability to perform successful negotiation and conflict resolution to achieve satisfactory outcomes
• Proven ability in the use of effective decision making and problem solving techniques/processes
• Proven word processing skills/spreadsheet and database skills

About us:

Mid-Western Regional Council is located in the award-winning town of Mudgee. We are a team of over 450 people who service 25000 residents across 9000 square kilometres. We manage a diverse range of 70 different types of businesses and are a leading member of the State's first and most advanced Renewable Energy Zone (REZ). Find out more at Working with us Mid-Western Regional Council (nsw.gov.au)

The Mudgee Region:

The Mid-Western Region is located in the Central Tablelands of NSW, just over 3 hours from Sydney. With it being one of regional NSW's fastest-growing areas, Mudgee provides many reasons to relocate with great lifestyle benefits and the opportunity to escape the hustle and bustle of city life. Add to this a four-season climate, picturesque scenery, fine wine, locally grown food and a real community with heart and soul; we have a perfect lifestyle. Find out more at New Residents Guide Mid-Western Regional Council (nsw.gov.au)

Please note - you must address the selection criteria contained in
the online questionnaire for your application to be considered.

Mid-Western Regional Council is an equal opportunity employer that
values diversity. Applicants must be eligible to work in Australia to apply for
any positions at Council.

Further information can be obtained from:

Alina Azar, Director Development 0429 232664