Griffith City Council

Senior Building Surveyor

Griffith is one of the most vibrant regional economies in Australia with a large export sector and mature and developing enterprises in value-added food & wine production, retail, residential and industrial development, tourism and agriculture. The city boasts a cosmopolitan lifestyle that has a young & diverse multi-cultural population with authentic cafes and the region’s renowned wine producers. Griffith City Council is proactive and energetic and passionate about creating ongoing opportunities for our growing population.

Council is seeking applications from enthusiastic motivated individuals for the following position.

SENIOR BUILDING SURVEYOR   (Permanent)

The Senior Building Surveyor will assist the Building Certification Coordinator with the delivery of building certification services and provide professional advice to Council, the public, developers, government authorities and other staff within the organisation in relation to development and building certification matters.

Qualifications: The successful applicant will need to hold tertiary qualification in Building Surveying or related field and possess registration as a Building Surveyor – Restricted (all classes of building) under the Building and Development Certifiers Regulation 2020.  Hold a white card/ General construction induction training card. Please include copies of all relevant licenses and qualifications with your application.

Skills & Knowledge: The successful applicant will require experience as a practicing Building Surveyor in Local Government or the private sector.  Ability to interpret relevant legislation including the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979, Building and Development Certifiers Act 2018, Local Government Act 1993, Swimming Pools Act 1992 and the Building Code of Australia.

Salary and conditions: Annual Salary Range $97,749.47 to $107,525.60 (Grade 17). Plus Superannuation.

Griffith City Council offers;    

• Location & Lifestyle
• 4 weeks annual leave each year
• 3 weeks sick leave each year
• 5 weeks Long Service Leave after 5 years
• Career Development opportunities
• Employee Health & Assistance programs
• Access to the fitness passport program
• Fantastic opportunity to gain valuable experience

Special conditions: Only those with current rights to work in Australia may apply.

Applications close: Monday 5 May 2025

If you have any questions about the role, please contact Carel Potgieter or Royce Johns on 1300 176 077

Council is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Child Safe Organisation. We are committed to building a workplace culture that values diversity and inclusion, and welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, workers of all ages, people with disabilities, people who identify as LGBTIQIA+ and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. People with disability are encouraged to reach out so they can be supported in recruitment processes, to enable them to demonstrate their skills and capabilities to meet the requirements of the job.