Manager Building & Environment - Orange City Council
- Lead and coordinate Council''s construction regulation and sustainability program.
- Manage a team of approximately 12 staff across building certification and sustainability functions.
- Provide strategic direction on fire safety, drainage, and unlawful construction matters.
- Salary: $170,589.84 to $185,942
- Term: Permanent
- Accreditation: Building Surveyor Unrestricted accreditation through NSW
ACCREDITATION REQUIREMENT
Applicants must hold current council or private accreditation under the Building Commission NSW (minimum Building Surveyor unrestricted), or be eligible to obtain this accreditation quickly. This is an essential requirement for the role, so we encourage candidates who are close to, or eligible for, unrestricted accreditation to apply.
About the Role
The Manager Building and Environment leads and coordinates Council's construction regulation and sustainability program, ensuring effective certification, inspection, compliance, drainage, sustainability and cemetery services across the Orange Local Government Area.
Reporting to the Director Development Services, the role supports integrated service delivery across the Development Services Division, acting as a principal certifying authority and providing strategic direction on fire safety, drainage and unlawful construction matters. The position leads a section of approximately 12 staff across building certification, administration and sustainability functions, and carries responsibility for staff leadership, budget management and reporting to senior management and Council.
What You'll Need
- Relevant tertiary degree qualifications in Building or a related discipline
- Current council or private accreditation under the Building Commission NSW (minimum Building Surveyor unrestricted), or eligibility to obtain council accreditation
- Satisfactory Criminal Record Check and current Class C Driver Licence
- Extensive experience in a similar role, with detailed knowledge of local government administration and construction regulation
- Demonstrated leadership and supervisory skills, with the ability to coach, mentor and manage staff
- High-level communication, negotiation and problem-solving skills, and demonstrated experience in budgeting and financial management
Employment Benefits
- Salary of $170,589.84 to $185,942 plus superannuation and a leaseback vehicle
- 35-hour week, Monday to Friday, with flexible work arrangements and flexible hours
- Access to a rostered day off (RDO) each fortnight
- Fitness Passport, giving access to a wide range of gyms and pools across the region
- Salary packaging options and novated leasing available
- Ongoing access to training and professional development
- Relocation assistance, with exact details discussed directly with the successful candidate
About Orange
Orange is a thriving regional city at the centre of the Central West of New South Wales, known for its four distinct seasons, cool-climate wine and produce, and a genuine sense of community. With direct flights to Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane, and daily bus and train services to Sydney, Orange offers a career move that comes with a lifestyle upgrade: shorter commutes, strong education and health services, and a vibrant food, wine and community scene.
How to Apply
For a confidential discussion or to apply, please contact:
Nicholas McLachlan
Recruitment Manager, Local Government Appointments
Phone: (*************
Email: ***********************
If you do not have the required experience but know someone who does, then please encourage them to contact us so that we can discuss joining our team of experienced local government professionals.
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