Your Opportunity

In this role as a Built Environment Officer, you will be supporting the efficient and effective operation of the Built Setting Team by providing administration assistance in building, plumbing and drainage applications and the implementation of procedures and relevant legislation, and undertaking preliminary assessment of building, plumbing and drainage applications to determine if “properly made” in accordance with relevant legislation, including issuing of notices. STATUS: Permanent, Full-time

HOURS OF WORK: 72.5 hours per fortnight | 9-day fortnight

PAY LEVEL: $2,866.59 - $3,334.61 per fortnight (Level 2 -3). Plus 12% Superannuation and 17.5% Annual Leave Loading in accordance with Council’s Enterprise Agreement and the relevant Award. Pay rate dependant on relevant skills and experience.

EMPLOYMENT BASE: Warwick OR Stanthorpe, Queensland (will be negotiated with successful candidate)

HOW TO APPLY:

Access the information package at: www.sdrc.qld.gov.au, or call 1300 MY SDRC ([1300 697 372](tel:1300 697 372))

You must supply ALL information requested on the Vacancy Coversheet in your application.

If you have any additional enquiries in relation to the requirements of this position, please contact:

Joss Kresina, Built Environment Coordinator on ph. [1300 697 372](tel:1300 697 372).

Send your full application to: [email protected]

APPLICATIONS CLOSE: 09:00AM – Tuesday, 6th October 2026

What you will need in this role

For full details of this position, please ensure you download the Position Description.



To be considered for this role, you will need:

- Legal right to live and work in Australia
- A Class C (car) licence or greater is required in this role.
- An Occupational Health & Safety Construction Induction Card (White Card), or the ability to obtain.
- Demonstrated experience in and knowledge of development assessment processes, following documented processes and administrative tasks.
- Ability to effectively interpret and apply legislation to achieve outcomes.
- Highly skilled in using computers and a wide range of software and online tools to support efficient and effective work.

Benefits of the position include:

- Discounted corporate health insurance plans
- Free skin checks, flu vacs & wellness medicals, including discounted gym memberships
- Health & wellbeing initiatives exclusive to Council employees
- Generous leave provisions, including Special Family Leave & Cultural Leave
- Employee Assistance Program for all staff and their families (24/7)

About Southern Downs Southern Downs is a great place to live, work, play and stay. With a growing multicultural community of 27,040 residents, the picturesque region covers 7,122km and offers you the work-life balance you have been searching for in a well-connected regional centre. The major towns of Warwick and Stanthorpe offer vibrant commercial hubs with ample retail, medical, banking and educational services.

Act with Integrity | One Region, One Team | Lead by Example | Service Excellence | Our People, Our Strength

📌 Built Environment Officer (Warwick)
🏢 Southern Downs Regional Council
📍 Warwick