Assistant Building Surveyor

Assistant Building Surveyor Whitehorse City Council • Full Time • $96k - $104k per annum + 12% Superannuation A role delivering high quality and cost‑effective building surveying services to provide a framework for responsive customer service to the community while maintaining safe and structurally sound buildings in the municipality through the statutory processes. The role The position will deliver high quality and cost-effective building surveying services to provide a framework for responsive customer service to the community while maintaining safe and structurally sound buildings in the municipality through the statutory processes. About you Registration with the Building and Plumbing Commission (BPC) in the category of Building Surveyor – Limited and/or Building Inspector Limited or Unlimited Knowledge of Local Government practice and building regulations, building surveying with an emphasis on enforcement processes and procedures, building permits, reports and consents, hoardings in an urban environment Ability to inspect, identify, describe and detail any identified non‑compliances with building legislation and be responsible for self‑managing the building enforcement files workload Highly developed interpersonal skills, including verbal and written communication, negotiation, facilitation and problem‑solving skills Professional and efficient approach to ratepayers and clients’ needs on building control matters In return, we will offer Make a real difference – contribute to the well‑being of the community, see the impact of your work daily Great working conditions – professional environment, friendly and supportive teams, flexibility program promoting work‑life balance Extensive health and wellbeing offering – employee assistance program, private health insurance benefits, health checks, discounted gym membership and facilities, active health and wellness program Career opportunities – engaging work and opportunity to apply your skills and experience Transformation – being part of an exciting journey to empower employees to innovate and continuously improve Reward & recognition – extensive program, corporate learning, study assistance and comprehensive leadership development Further Information Further information is available from Jeff Fletcher on or Sean Grogan on . To apply, please submit a copy of your resume (max 5 pages) and one page statement addressing the selection criteria and what you would bring to the role by 23 December 2025. About the City of Whitehorse The City of Whitehorse, located 15 kilometres east of the Melbourne CBD, is a culturally diverse community of almost 177,000 people. Whitehorse includes the suburbs of Box Hill, Burwood, Nunawading, Blackburn, Mitcham, Forest Hill and Vermont and is characterised by quiet tree‑lined residential streets, an abundance of parks, gardens and natural bushland reserves, bustling shopping centres and a diverse range of arts, cultural, sports and leisure facilities. Whitehorse City Council provides more than 100 services and facilities across a range of areas within our community services, city development, infrastructure, corporate services and transformation directorates. Whitehorse is one of Melbourne's largest metropolitan councils with a workforce of approximately 1300 employees and aspires to foster an inclusive, vibrant, prosperous and sustainable community. Our employees help us achieve these goals Benefits of working with us include: Welcoming and supportive working environment Great opportunities for training and to build a long‑term career within Whitehorse or the local government sector Extensive employee health and wellbeing programs including flexible working arrangements Salary sacrifice options for gym, swim memberships, childcare and superannuation; and access to novated vehicle leases Competitive terms and conditions of employment Ample onsite parking at most facilities with ready access to public transport Active Social Club with a calendar of events through the year #J-18808-Ljbffr