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• Join the Department for a unique Senior Building Surveyor role situated in the stunning Alpine areas of Kosciuszko National Park  
• Temporary opportunity available until November 2026
• Parramatta, Queanbeyan or Jindabyne office location – Hybrid working arrangement supported
• Salary relative to experience and ranges from $129,331 to $138,427 + super

Are you a skilled Senior Building Surveyor looking for an exciting opportunity in the unique and picturesque alpine region of NSW? Look no further!

The Senior Building Surveyor, in consultation with Alpine Resort stakeholders in the Kosciuszko National Park, will be responsible for undertaking building control work including pre-design liaison and building certification to ensure that construction activities are undertaken according to statutory requirements and sound environmental practice. 

The Role 

As a Senior Building Surveyor based in either Parramatta, Queanbeyan or Jindabyne, you are responsible for undertaking inspections, providing advice on development proposals and assessing, determining and enforcing compliance with the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979, Building Code of Australia, Protection of the Environment Operations Act and other relevant legislation.

About you

You have a demonstrated track record in the regulation of building construction work including both authorised and unauthorised works. You also possess experience in building certification including carrying out mandatory critical stage inspections and conducting fire safety investigations.  

You have experience in building surveying, fire engineering, or a related discipline, complemented by experience in interpreting and applying complex planning and building legislation.

You are experienced in navigating regulatory frameworks such as the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 and the Building Code of Australia, making you adept at providing timely and professional advice concerning development proposals and compliance matters.

You thrive in collaborative environments and eager to contribute expertise to projects in the stunning Alpine region.

Key knowledge and experience

• Demonstrated experience and sound working knowledge of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979, in particular, development assessment and control under Part 4; building certification under Part 6; compliance investigation and enforcement under Part 9
• Demonstrated experience and sound working knowledge of the Environmental Planning and Assessment (Development Certificate and Fire Safety) Regulation 2021
• Demonstrated experience and sound working knowledge of other relevant legislation
• Demonstrated experience in carrying out critical stage inspections for all classes of buildings
• Demonstrated understanding of the Building Code of Australia and experience in its interpretation.

Essential requirements

• Degree qualification in building surveying, fire engineering or other relevant discipline.
• Either hold, or be eligible for, a building surveyor—unrestricted, building surveyor—restricted (all classes of building) or certifier—fire safety, accreditation under the Building and Development Certifiers Regulations 2020.

For more information read the full Role Description: Senior Building Surveyor

Join us

Apply online with your resume and cover letter. Applications close Monday 25 November 2024 at 11:55PM.

For further information please contact the hiring manager James Martin via james.martin@dpie.nsw.gov.au.

What’s in it for me?

Join our team for a fantastic culture with dynamic collaboration and genuine long-term career support. We offer flexibility in work arrangements, diverse and fulfilling assignments, and prioritise work/life balance and wellbeing with initiatives like flex leave and access to support programs. Additionally, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels welcome, respected, and empowered to succeed.

About us

The Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure (DPHI). To achieve this, we: create vibrant, productive spaces and precincts; manage lands, assets and property effectively and deliver affordable and diverse housing. We strive to be a high-performing, world-class public service organisation that celebrates and reflects the full diversity of the community we serve and builds the cultural capability of our department to improve outcomes with and for Aboriginal people, communities and entities.

We are an inclusive and accessible workplace, where your individual contributions are valued, and where everyone is encouraged to feel a sense of connection and belonging. DPHI supports various employee affinity groups, practices flexible working, offers job share and workplace adjustments.

A recruitment pool may be created for ongoing and temporary opportunities of the same role or role type that may become available over the next 18 months.

If we can make adjustments to our recruitment/interview process to better enable you to shine, contact the Diversity and Inclusion Team on Diversity@DPIE.nsw.gov.au If you are an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander check out our Aboriginal guide to applying for a role.