Development Officer Building

Whether you're a recent graduate starting your journey in building surveying or an experienced professional looking for your next challenge, the City of West Torrens (CWT) offers an exciting opportunity to grow your career and make a real impact.

• Work with and be inspired by a team of dedicated building professionals.
• Permanent full-time role with career development opportunities.
• Conveniently located in the suburb of Hilton, on the city fringe.
• Salary: MSO Level 5 $107,079 to $111,853 per annum (FTE), plus superannuation contributions.

A primary condition of employment in this role is that you maintain or are committed to obtaining accreditation as a Building Level 1, 2 or 3 under the Accredited Professional Scheme, as defined in the Planning, Development and Infrastructure Act 2016. Please refer to pages 31 to 34 here, to check if you meet the criteria.

Why work at the City of West Torrens?

We care about the well-being of our employees and offer a range of benefits and support that help balance work and life. In addition to salary, the CWT provides:

• Excellent work-life balance with a 40-hour working week and monthly rostered day off (for full time employees). 
• Salary sacrifice options to help grow your superannuation future.
• Well-being and health programs including flu vaccinations, skin checks, health seminars, Employee Assistance Program services and more.
• Flexible working arrangements.
• Journey accident insurance.
• Paid parental leave.
• Corporate uniform allowance.
• Study assistance.
• Learning and development opportunities.
• On-site car parking.

We are committed to providing a positive and inclusive workplace for all employees, ensuring all are treated fairly and respectfully. We encourage and support a workplace that values individual differences, experiences and perspectives and aim to foster these to achieve organisation and individual benefit. We are also White Ribbon Accredited.

Your role and responsibilities 

You will support the City Development department in ensuring that developments within the Council area meet high-quality standards, consistently comply with statutory requirements, and contribute to a high amenity for residents, workers and visitors.

As the Development Officer Building, you will undertake building assessments and inspections under the Planning, Development and Infrastructure Act 2016. You will strive for excellence and deliver quality outcomes for the community whilst modelling the organisation’s vision and values.

As one of our Building Team, you will:

• Undertake building assessments and inspections according to statutory requirements.
• Provide a high level of quality customer service to applicants, internal departments, stakeholders, and other agencies.
• Educate and advise the public and industry on matters relating to development within the City of West Torrens.
• Develop your professional career with dedicated time to work towards accreditation.  

If you enjoy solving problems, know how to build relationships, have great verbal and written communication skills and know how to set work priorities and meet deadlines, you could be a great addition to our Building Team.

You must have the following essential qualification(s) and accreditation:

• Tertiary qualifications in Building Surveying or equivalent tertiary qualification.
• Accredited Professional - Building Level 1, 2 or 3 as defined under the Accredited Professional scheme under the Planning, Development and Infrastructure Act 2016. Applicants currently working toward obtaining accreditation are encouraged to apply.
• Current White Card (or willing to obtain).

In addition, in accordance with the requirements of this role, a National Police Clearance (within six months of issue) and a current Class C Driver's Licence will be required as part of the recruitment process.  

So, are you interested?

If you can picture yourself working with our City Development's Building team and providing a valuable service to our community, review the position description to find out more.

Enquiries to Seng, Business Lead Building on 8416 6216.

You may be actively seeking a new opportunity, or perhaps just thinking about your next career move.

Either way, if you would like to consider a new challenge, respond to the questions below then submit a cover letter, resume, copy of your relevant qualification, accreditation (if available), white card (if available), driver's licence and National Police Clearance (within 6 months of issue if available).   

Applications close: 9:00am Friday 27 November 2026

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