$97,690.06 to $116,436.70 per annum + super

The Senior Pool Barrier Inspector is responsible for leading the City's private swimming pool barrier inspection program and ensuring statutory compliance with the Building Act 2011, Building Regulations 2012 and relevant Australian Standards.

The position provides technical leadership and supervision to Pool Barrier Inspectors to ensure the timely completion of inspections in line with statutory timeframes, supports consistent regulatory decision-making, and undertakes complex compliance and enforcement activities.

The role works closely with property owners, contractors and other stakeholders to achieve compliance while contributing to continuous improvement of inspection processes, customer service and legislative compliance.

Key accountabilities include, but are not limited to;

- Provide specialist technical advice and guidance to Pool Barrier Inspectors and other staff to ensure consistent interpretation and application of swimming pool barrier legislation, relevant Australian Standards, City policy and procedures
- Be responsible for the day-to-day operations of the City’s private swimming pool barrier inspection program, including inspection scheduling, workload management, compliance reporting and achievement of statutory inspection requirements.
- Provide senior technical advice to residents, builders, and other stakeholders regarding swimming pool barrier legislation and compliance requirements.

About you

The successful candidate will have the following:

- Completion of approved building surveying course or related building construction course completed allied industry training/qualification or substantial experience.
- 3-5 years’ experience.
- A current WA C Class Driver’s Licence.
- A satisfactory National Police Certificate is required.

For more information about the role, please refer to the position description.

About working with us

The salary for this position will be from $97,690.06 to $116,436.70 per annum, depending on the skills and experience of the successful applicant.





You will also enjoy perks, including

- Flexibility to balance work and life through supported work from home and a 19-day month
- Excellent leave entitlements, e.g. purchase additional leave, Local Government public holiday
- Generous superannuation contributions up to a total combined 17 per cent
- Comprehensive employee wellness programGenerous study assistance (terms and conditions apply)
- Free parking options available
- Travelsmart allowance to support public transport use or cycling to work.

About the City

The City of Swan covers 1,042 square kilometres, representing nearly 20 per cent of the Perth metropolitan area. It includes 42 suburbs from Bullsbrook to Bushmead, Ballajura to Gidgegannup, and it is among the fastest-growing regions in Western Australia. The City is home to the iconic Swan River and the internationally celebrated Swan Valley, founded in 1829. It is a sought-after destination to live, work, and visit, combining quality services and amenities with a beautiful natural setting.

The area also holds profound cultural importance for the Whadjuk Noongar people, reflecting more than 40,000 years of connection to the Derbal Yerrigan (Swan River). Today, the City is a dynamic and diverse community, where one in three residents was born overseas, and one in five speaks a language other than English at home.

Our purpose is to improve the quality of life for our community by delivering our vision of ‘one city, diverse people, culture and places’ through shared values of respect, excellence, accountability and leadership.

At the City of Swan,



we are committed to recruiting and retaining the right people and creating a great place to work. We offer our employees real careers, real impact, and real rewards.

We welcome people with diverse skills, experiences, perspectives and backgrounds and encourage applications from Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander peoples, and individuals who may identify as LGBTIQ+, with disability, a culturally and linguistically diverse background, and people of all ages.

For more information about this position

please contact Angela Lefante, Coordinator Building Services directly at (08) 047 .

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Welcome to the City of Swan.

The City of Swan, located north east of Perth, is the largest local government by land size in the Perth metropolitan area, and has one of the fastest growing populations.

The City covers an area of 1,042 square kilometres, equivalent to almost 20 per cent of the Perth metropolitan area. A beautifully diverse expanse of land, the City is rich in natural assets, including the iconic Swan River and internationally renowned Swan Valley viticulture region established in 1829.

Our location, services and facilities make the City an attractive place to live. The population across our 42 suburbs stands at 168,334 in 2023, but is set to reach 300,000 by 2050.

Welcome to the City of Swan.

The City of Swan, located north east of Perth, is the largest local government by land size in the Perth metropolitan area, and has one of the fastest growing populations.

The City covers an area of 1,042 square kilometres, equivalent to almost 20 per cent of the Perth metropolitan area. A beautifully diverse expanse of land, the City is rich in natural assets, including the iconic Swan River and internationally renowned Swan Valley viticulture region established in 1829.

Our location, services and facilities make the City an attractive place to live. The population across our 42 suburbs stands at 168,334 in 2023, but is set to reach 300,000 by 2050.

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