Health & Building/City Planning, Development & Transport
Full Time/Permanent
Caring for our city, creating a future for all
Be part of a purpose-led organisation with care at its core.
You'll make a difference by acting in the best interests of our communities and city.
Be better together with collaborative and inclusive partnerships.
Embrace possibilities and be open to recent ideas and creating bold solutions.
About the role
The City of Sydney is seeking a qualified and enthusiastic Building Surveyor to join our Health and Building Unit responsible for overseeing health inspections, environmental health complaints, pest control, construction and building compliance, licensed premises and fire safety.
In this role you'll carry out inspections and associated enforcement of buildings and site works in response to reactive enquiries and programmed inspections relating to regulatory compliance in accordance with our procedures.
You'll also undertake proactive inspections of swimming pool barriers to ensure compliance with the Swimming Pools Act ****, initiate compliance action and formally represent the City of Sydney in Court where required, and ensure that buildings being investigated, comply with statutory and the City of Sydney's requirements in relation to fire safety, essential services and building related matters in regards to public safety, health and amenity.
We're looking for someone with:
relevant tertiary qualification such as but not limited to a TAFE Diploma or Undergraduate Degree in building, building science, building surveying, engineering and planning




demonstrated experience in development compliance work and/or building surveying
sound understanding of building construction methods and materials suitable for residential and commercial buildings and structures
working knowledge of the National Construction Code of Australia, and sound knowledge of state building legislation and regulatory requirements for all classes of buildings and structures.
This role has the option of a rostered day off each month, known as a 19-day month.
The recommended applicant must complete a pre-employment health declaration, medical assessment and criminal history check.
For more information, contact Damian Zammit, Area Manager on ************.
What we can offer you
You'll work with passionate, welcoming and supportive people who care for our communities and create a future for all.
3 days of care and cultural leave each year for health and wellbeing activities, cultural and religious days or events of significance
Collaborative approach to flexible working
City centre head office, with many public transport options
Leadership and management development program
Further education program providing reimbursement of course fees, and study and exam leave




Opportunity to attend external courses and conferences
Long service and employee recognition awards
Employee assistance program offering free, confidential counselling
Supporting families
We provide 26 weeks of paid parental leave for all new parents, supporting diverse and inclusive families
Paid and unpaid adoption and long-term fostering leave
Paid superannuation for up to 52 weeks of parental leave
Part-time and job-sharing options available
Supportive return-to-work environment
Inclusive culture
Recognised as an Inclusive Employer by the Diversity Council of Australia
Active employee networks including City Women, City Pride, DiverseCity, Inclusive City, Young Professionals and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander network
We welcome candidates from all backgrounds in a workplace as diverse as our communities.
We're passionate about gender balance, with an executive team two-thirds female and half of leadership roles held by women.
All applicants, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, veterans and people of diverse sexualities and genders, and those from culturally diverse backgrounds are encouraged to join us.
We're a disability confident recruiter.
If you identify as a person with disability and require support for your application or the recruitment process, contact us at ****** or ************.
The City of Sydney acknowledges the Gadigal of the Eora nation as the Traditional Custodians of our local area
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📌 Building Surveyor (New South Wales)
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