Why You'll Love This Role
This is your chance to shape our City and ensure safe, compliant, and sustainable development.
You'll be the go‐to expert for complex building approvals, guiding decisions that impact thousands of residents.
If you thrive on responsibility, leadership, and making a tangible difference, this role is for you.
What You'll Be Doing
Lead assessment of complex statutory building proposals
Provide expert compliance advice and resolve challenging cases
Represent the City at hearings and tribunals with confidence
Investigate breaches and drive enforcement outcomes
Mentor and develop a high‐performing team
Build robust stakeholder relationships and influence outcomes
Support the Principal Building Surveyor in strategic oversight
Champion best practice and continuous improvement
What You'll Bring
Tertiary qualification in Building or related discipline
Building Surveyor Practitioner Registration (Level 1 or 2)
Extensive experience in statutory building control
Strong knowledge of relevant legislation and processes
Excellent communication and negotiation skills
Proven ability to manage complex and sensitive matters
Experience in staff supervision and mentoring




Current Driver's Licence and National Police Clearance
Why You'll Love Working Here
Rewarding You - Boosted superannuation and extra leave options
Grow With Us - Leadership programs and study support
Belong Here - DEI events, recognition programs, and celebrations
Ready to Make a Real Impact?
If you're ready to lead with purpose and help shape the City's future, we'd love to hear from you.
Applications close: Monday 4th September ******pm (We may begin interviews before the closing date, so don't wait!)
Questions?
Contact Cameron Mackie on
The City embraces its diverse workforce by supporting work‐life balance and offering opportunities for progression and development.
Here at City of Stirling we celebrate and support inclusion and diversity.
We acknowledge the traditional custodians of the City of Stirling, the Wadjak People of the Nyoongar Nation, and the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples of Australia.
We will act with compassion and respect towards all people and value people of all abilities, ages, religions, faiths, sexualities, gender identity and cultural backgrounds.
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📌 Senior Building Surveyor (South Australia)
🏢 Cityofstirling
📍 South Australia