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.

What is next -

Applications close on Wednesday, 2 April 2025, at 11:59 pm. Interviews may be conducted with suitable candidates before the closing date, and the position may close earlier if a suitable candidate is found.

Further information can be obtained from:

Alina Azar, Director Development 0429 232664