Manager Building Certification

Job Description

Sydney CONSTRUCTION & BUILDING/Construction & Building Certification Services/City Planning Development & Transport Full Time/Permanent $163,771.00 per annum plus superannuation Caring for our city, creating a future for all Our people are passionate about their communities and connected to their teams. They’re motivated by our genuine commitment to diversity and inclusion, and our clear, compelling plan for our global city: Sustainable Sydney 2030 – 2050 Continuing the Vision . Be part of a purpose-led organisation with care at its core. You’ll make a difference by acting in the best interests of our communities and city. Be better together with collaborative and inclusive partnerships. Embrace possibilities and be open to new ideas and creating bold solutions. About the role Step into your next role where your leadership will guide a dedicated team of professionals in the delivery of high-quality building regulation services in one of the world’s most vibrant global cities. In this role you will manage the Building Certification team which is responsible for providing certification services such as issuing construction and complying development certificates and undertaking the functions required of an appointed Principal Certifier. The team also regulates temporary structures on the public way (e.g. construction hoardings and other associated structures) under the Local Government and Roads Acts. You will be required to manage and program the operational objectives of the team with regard to practices, procedures, allocation of work, monitoring of output from the team and individual members in terms of established performance targets. We’re looking for someone with: Relevant tertiary qualifications in building surveying who holds a class of registration of Building Surveyor – unrestricted under the Building & Development Certifiers Act and Regulation Demonstrated experience working in building certification and the assessment and approval of applications under the Local Government Act & Roads Act Demonstrated experience in managing and leading a team of professionals in a complex environment. Download position description. This role has the option to work under a team based flexible working arrangement – currently a 9-day fortnight. The recommended applicant must complete a pre-employment health declaration and criminal history check. Applications must be submitted online by 11:59 pm, Wednesday 12 February 2025. For more information, contact Lee Dunstan, Manager Building Certification at What we can offer you You’ll work with passionate, welcoming and supportive people who care for our communities and create a future for all. Flexible working 3 days of care and cultural leave each year for health and wellbeing activities, cultural and religious days or events of significance Collaborative approach to flexible working City centre head office, with many public transport options. Professional development Leadership and management development program Further education program providing reimbursement of course fees, and study and exam leave Opportunity to attend external courses and conferences Long service and employee recognition awards Employee assistance program offering free, confidential counselling Supporting families 26 weeks paid parental leave and 6 weeks paid partner leave Paid and unpaid adoption and long-term fostering leave Paid superannuation for up to 52 weeks of parental leave Part-time and job-sharing options available Supportive return-to-work environment Inclusive culture Recognised as an Inclusive Employer by the Diversity Council of Australia Active employee networks including City Women, City Pride, DiverseCity and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander network Recognised family inclusive workplace Veteran employment supporter Find out why a career at the City of Sydney might be right for you. How to apply We welcome candidates from all backgrounds in a workplace as diverse as our communities. We’re passionate about gender balance, with an executive team two-thirds female and half of leadership roles held by women. All applicants, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, veterans and people of diverse sexualities and genders, are encouraged to join us. We’re a disability confident recruiter. If you identify as a person with disability and require support for your application or the recruitment process, contact us at or 02 9265 9333. Select ‘apply now’ to submit your resume and selection criteria. #J-18808-Ljbffr