- Join a dedicated team focused on delivering high-quality building regulation services.
- Provide expert advice and technical guidance to the community on building regulations and planning policies.
- Engage in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance community service.
- Embark on a fulfilling career with growth opportunities within Sutherland Shire Council.

About Us

Sutherland Shire Council is committed to enhancing the quality of life for our community through effective planning, building, and compliance services. We pride ourselves on our inclusive work culture and our dedication to professional development, providing our employees with the tools and resources they need to succeed.

About The Role

The Building Regulations Officer is a vital role within the Planning, Setting and Regulation Directorate. This position focuses on delivering customer-centric building and planning services, providing technical guidance, and ensuring compliance with relevant regulations.

Key responsibilities include conducting Building Information Certificate assessments, offering technical advice on development control matters, and collaborating with various professionals to ensure effective service delivery.

Who We're Looking For

The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in building regulations and planning, with an ability to communicate effectively and provide expert advice to the community.

- Tertiary qualification in an area related to environmental planning and assessment such as planning, building surveying/building certification, civil engineering, architecture, or a relevant building related qualification.
- Experience in building certification, surveying, and assessment of development applications.
- Strong written and oral communication skills, with the ability to prepare detailed technical reports.
- Familiarity with the National Construction Code and relevant environmental planning legislation.

We are looking for a proactive individual who demonstrates a commitment to safety, ethical resource management, and continuous improvement in service delivery.

Join our Team and Grow with Us!

- Suitable candidates are subject to pre-employment screening which includes Reference Checks, Work Rights Verification, Identity and Functional/Medical History Checks, and will also include a Criminal History, Qualification and Working with Children Check. Employment is subject to clearance of all these checks.

Reach out to Christopher Freeman Team Leader Building Regulations for any job specific enquiries.
Alison Wady Talent Acquisition Business Partner,



can assist with any recruitment related enquiries.

Council is a Child Safe Organisation and is committed to ensuring the NSW Government's Child Safe Standards are incorporated in our procedures, practices, programs, and events.

About Sutherland Shire Council

Sutherland Shire is a unique area in greater Sydney. Boasting iconic beaches,stunning coastline,vibrant town centers,and incredible national parks. All just 26 km from the CBD. As one of the largest Councils inNSW,we're home to a growing and connected community of more than 230,000 people.

Watch the video to hear from our people about the wide range of projects we're delivering forour community.

It's a great time to join our team and do work that matters.

Sutherland Shire Council (Council) adheres to The Privacy and Personal Information Protection Act 1998 NSW when collecting, using and storing your personal information, and is committed to ensuring the privacy of your personal information. Council is collecting your personal information as part of the recruitment and selection process and advises your application will be hosted by an external service provider under contract by Council. By proceeding with your application, you acknowledge your personal information will be hosted by Councils' external service provider until such time as you notify otherwise.

- Yes I agree to the privacy statement *

Personal Details * Required field

- First name *
- Last name *
- E-mail *

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- Street *
- Street Cont.
- City, Town or Suburb *
- Postcode or Zipcode *
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- Linked In URL

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Questions

Please confirm that you have read the position description and meet all essential qualification/licence requirements of the role. * Please note that you will be required to provide evidence of these as part of the recruitment process. *

- Yes I meet all essential qualification/licence requirements of the role
- No I do not meet this requirement

Please outline your relevant qualifications: *




- Tertiary qualification in an area related to environmental planning and assessment such as planning, building surveying, civil engineering, architecture or a relevant building related qualification
- Class C Drivers Licence
- General Construction Induction Card NSW

Are you a current employee of Sutherland Shire Council? *
- Yes I am a permanent employee
- Yes I am a temporary employee
- Yes I am a casual employee
- No I am not a current employee of Council

Have you previously been employed by Sutherland Shire Council? *
- Yes
- No

Due to the permanent nature of the position, applicants must hold an Australian/New Zealand citizenship or Australian permanent residency and have unlimited and unrestricted working rights. *
- I AM a Permanent Resident or Citizen of Australia or New Zealand
- I AM NOT a Permanent Resident or Citizen of Australia or New Zealand

Should you be successful you will be required to undertake a current police check and provide a valid working with children check. Do you agree to proceed? *
- Yes, I agree
- No, I don't agree

Please confirm your preferred hours of work. *
- Full-Time
- Part-Time
- What is your understanding of the National Construction Code and how have you applied it in your work? *
- Outline your understanding of what a Building Information Certificate is. *
- What does excellent customer service mean to you in the context of building regulation and compliance? *
- If your application is successful, do you intend to undertake other work (paid) that relates to the business of the Council or conflicts with the duties of this position? If yes, please provide details. Note: Any other work must be approved prior to an offer of employment. *

As part of this recruitment process you may be required to participate in pre employment screening which may include but not limited to the following ; Functional Assessment, Reference Checking, Working with Children Check, Qualification or Work Rights Verification and skills assessments. Do you understand and acknowledge this requirement? *
- Yes
- No
- Please advise of any possible conflict of interest which may need to be considered as part of your application. Do you have any relationship with employee/s that are current or have previously been associated with Sutherland Shire Council? This may be a partner, parent, sibling, friend, neighbour and/or previous work colleague. If yes, please disclose details. (Please note: Conflict of interest must be appropriately managed to ensure a consistent and fair recruitment process for all candidates).

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