Municipal Building Surveyor (MBS)

Job Description

Location: Yackandandah - Library & Offices (34 High Street, Yackandandah) Department: Planning & Corporate Services Employment type: Permanent Full Time About Indigo Shire Council Indigo Shire Council is located in picturesque North East Victoria, amidst Australia's most significant collection of historic towns, with offices in Beechworth, Yackandandah, Rutherglen and Chiltern. Blend your career with a regional lifestyle by enjoying the food, wine, history, natural landscapes, sports, and hobbies on offer. Indigo Shire Council offers a dynamic workplace where you can make a real difference in our vibrant rural community. We prioritise your growth with ongoing professional development and offer flexible work arrangements to support a healthy work-life balance. About you We are looking for a passionate, self-motivated, qualified & experienced Building Surveyor to join our Building Services team. You will: Hold a current qualification and accreditation as a building surveyor, including current registration as a building practitioner. Have a minimum of 5 years relevant experience. Hold a current driver’s licence. Hold tertiary or industry-based training/qualifications. Demonstrate commitment to teamwork and the ability to contribute as a team member. Have a high level of computer literacy with experience using organisation-wide systems including MS Office applications, customer request and document storage platforms. About the role Permanent Full-time position Competitive and negotiable salary package The key objectives for this position are: Deliver a range of quality building regulatory services. Interpret, inform and implement building legislation, regulation and Council policy. Issue building permits and certificates in accordance with relevant Acts and Regulations and Council policies. Assess Occupancy Permits and approvals for Places of Public Entertainment. Conduct assessment and approval of Report and Consents as delegated by Council. Set up processes and implement an effective mechanism to meet legislative requirements relative to maintenance of essential safety measures in industrial/commercial and residential accommodation type buildings within the municipality with an emphasis on establishing and maintaining a register of all buildings to be inspected ensuring that high risk buildings are given priority. Source and instigate methods by which the public, trader groups and building owners can be better educated as to their rights and obligations in relation to essential safety measures and other building legislative requirements. Advise property owners about building and community safety issues, such as swimming pools and smoke detectors. Provide expert professional advice to external parties on all building control and regulation issues, as they relate to the Municipality. Respond to community complaints about building matters, including illegal and dangerous building structures. Issue building notices/orders/infringement notices where necessary and, in consultation with the Manager Planning and Statutory Services, take appropriate legal action where building owners do not comply to the notice/order. Ensure Council is represented in a professional manner at appeals, meetings and tribunals etc. Mandatory Checks and Pre-employment Requirements 2 x Reference Checks Current Driver's Licence National Police Check Interested? For further details, refer to the position description attached or contact James Turner, Manager Planning & Statutory Services for a confidential discussion on 03 5728 8000. Please submit your resume, cover letter and a separate document addressing each of the Selection Criteria questions, these can be found on the last page of the Position Description. Applications close 5pm Sunday 23rd March 2025 - shortlisting may commence before the close date. Indigo Shire Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity and inclusion and we welcome candidates from all backgrounds. If you have a reasonable adjustment, support, or access requirement, we encourage you to inform us through your application or email Why Choose Indigo Shire Council? We are deeply committed to our Purpose of Making Life Better in Indigo Shire by prioritising our community’s needs at every level. Our Values of being safe and supported, committed and having integrity, being collaborative and open, and being strategic and professional create a culture where everyone feels valued and empowered. Our work is highly dynamic and our workplace thrives on flexibility, offering you the opportunity to shape your professional journey in line with your unique needs and aspirations. We offer: Flexible Working Arrangements: We recognise that flexible working arrangements can assist employees in maintaining a healthy work/life balance. Flexible working arrangements offered to our staff include, revised starting and finishing times, part time hours, working from home and time in lieu. Training, Development and Career Progression Opportunities: We provide training opportunities for career growth through internal and external programs. Parental Leave: Permanent full time or part time employees are entitled to generous parental leave provisions including primary, secondary and grandparent leave. Social Club Membership: The Social Club creates opportunities for staff to interact with each other. Employees can join the social club and enjoy access to a wide range of social and recreational activities and discounts. Employee Assistance Program: A free confidential offsite counselling program is available for employees and their immediate family members (living in the employee's household) to use at any time during or outside work hours. #J-18808-Ljbffr