Senior Building Surveyor
- Manage building certification processes including inspections and investigations.
- Provide construction advice and assess applications for building and environmental certificates.
- Ensure public safety through inspections of existing buildings.
Senior Building Surveyor
- Salary $113,894.10 to $132,116.36
- Leaseback Vehicle available
- Permanent full-time position – 35 hours per week
About Ku-ring-gai
Council is located 16 km’s north of the Sydney CBD, the Ku-ring-gai area covers 84km2, is home to 124,000 residents and set in one of New South Wales most attractive natural environments.
About the role
You will be responsible for managing an area to ensure all facets of building certification, including inspections and investigations are undertaken.
Duties
- Act as Principal Certifier by inspecting buildings during construction and after completion
- Assess applications for building and environmental certificates
- Provide construction advice to customers both internal and external
- Inspect existing buildings to ensure an adequate level of public safety
- Investigate and manage enquiries relating to area of expertise.
Skills, Qualifications & Experience
- Tertiary qualifications in building surveying or related discipline with a minimum registration of Building Surveyor restricted and or unrestricted (All classes of Buildings) under the Building and Development Certifiers Act 2018.
- Sound knowledge of legislation relating to development and building control, with particular regard to the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 and Regulations, the Local Government Act 1993 and Regulations and the Building Code of Australia.
- Relevant experience / knowledge in assessment and management of applications under Part 6 of the Environmental Planning & Assessment Act 1979.
- Demonstrated understanding of the Development Control Process in NSW and in undertaking scheduled and critical stage inspections.
- Working knowledge of Fire Safety Control (public and private buildings within NSW)
- Knowledge of the Swimming Pools Act, Regulations and Australian Standards for construction of swimming pool barriers
- Understanding legal procedures at the Local Court and Land and Environment Court.
- Advanced reporting ability, both written and verbal
- Knowledge of Work Health and Safety Principles.
- General Construction Induction Training Card (White Card) and current class C driver’s licence.
Benefits
- Access to a wide range of development and training opportunities
- 35 hour week
- Supportive, collaborative and values-driven team culture
- Access to Fitness Passport
- Annual Health & Fitness reimbursement of up to $100 (subject to eligibility)
- Leaseback vehicle available with the position
- Novated Lease options available for private use vehicles
- Free confidential Employee Assistance Program
- Convenient Ku-ring-gai location with beautiful natural surroundings
- Flexible working arrangements - 9 day fortnight option (available after 4 weeks of commencement)
- Mobile phone
How to apply
Applicants are required to address all Essential Criteria as listed within the Position Description to be eligible for an interview.
Like to know more Contact Michael Azzi on **********
Closes: 11:30pm, 13/10/2026
Ku-ring-gai Council is an equal opportunity employer
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