Assistant Building Surveyor/Assistant Building inspector

City of Melbourne

Melbourne, VIC
$83,741-94,253 per year
Permanent
Full-time

13 days ago

Permanent full-time opportunity
Building Inspector/Surveyor Registration allowance (those eligible)
Great employee benefits
$83,741 - $94,253 (dependent on skills & experience) + registration allowances of up to $22,500 (those eligible) + 11% Superannuation

Situated on the traditional lands of the Bunurong Boon Wurrung and Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung peoples of the Kulin nation, Melbourne has long been considered one of the world’s most liveable and prosperous cities and a thriving, successful example of multiculturalism and diversity. At the heart of this is the City of Melbourne, a proud organisation positioned to excel as a leading capital city by delivering what matters most to those who work, live, study, visit and invest here.Together we make a difference, together we are Team MelbourneHow this position will Make the Difference to City of Melbourne…The purpose of the Strategy, Planning and Climate Change Division is to partner with our Traditional Owners, community and stakeholders to enable the city and organisation’s future to be imagined and realised.The Planning and Building branch exists to shape and protect the identity of Melbourne. Our vision is to be proactive and considered in facilitating sustainable city growth while maintaining what is unique to Melbourne.The objective of this position is to support the Building Control Group in protecting the health, safety and amenity of building occupants and the public within the City of Melbourne and ensure compliance with building legislation.This will be achieved by assisting or undertaking building surveying and inspection services; responding to building complaints or enquiries, undertaking building inspections and investigations, plan checking and audit services in relation to existing buildings, places of public entertainment and buildings under construction. The position will also utilise the enforcement tools contained within building legislation. The position will require the incumbent to deal with the full spectrum of buildings types within the municipality, ranging from domestic to complex multistorey commercial and historic buildings and also small to large scale events.What you will bring...(selection criteria)All employees will demonstrate and display City of Melbourne Values – accountability, integrity, courage, respect for self and others, and striving for excellence. In addition the position requires:

Tertiary qualifications in building surveying, building inspections, building science or building construction.
Minimum 12 Months experience in a professional private or government-based building surveying / building inspection office, or
Other practical building industry experience that is recognised by branch management as being of equivalent benefit to that listed above.
Knowledge in building legislative standards and procedures.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Developed computer skills.
High customer service skills; knowledge of Council policies, procedures and local laws.

By joining us, you will become part of a remarkable team who work in a constructive and inclusive culture to shape the future of this city. Together, we champion difference, celebrate achievement and recognise positive impact.To view the physical requirements of this position, please see below under Position Information.What we can offer you...

Career / Self-Development & Leadership Programs
Paid Volunteer Leave
Optional ADO available
Up to 20 Weeks Paid Parental Leave
Wellbeing Initiatives, Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and CoM Unity Employee Benefits
MYKI Commuter Club Pass and more...

How to apply…As part of the online application form you are required to:

attach your resume
attach your cover letter, addressing selection criteria (no more than two pages)

** Applications will only be accepted via the City of Melbourne Careers Portal**Please attention your covering letter to Thomas Poole, Acting Deputy Municipal Building SurveyorFor further information about the position, please refer to the position description attached or contact Thomas Poole – - 0481 131 414Applications will be accepted up until 11:45pm, Monday 29th April 2024, however, suitable candidates may be contacted before the closing date.For those interested in , the City of Melbourne offers a great range of benefits. If you have any questions, or for more information, please contactThe City of Melbourne is a child safe organisation and has zero tolerance for child abuse. Some positions will require the incumbent to obtain and maintain a valid Working with Children Check. All employees will be subject to a safety screening process including a police check. For information about the broader collection and use of personal information by the City of Melbourne, please refer to ourCity of Melbourne is proud to be a workplace that champions diversity. Our commitment is for our people to be safe, included and supported so that they can be at their best. As an equal opportunity employer, we encourage applications from people regardless of their gender identity and expression, ethnicity, cultural background, sexual orientation, disability and age. We look for the right values, skills and knowledge to build our capabilities so that we can best deliver for our community

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