The City of Coffs Harbour – Coffs Harbour NSW

Help shape safe, compliant and high-quality development outcomes across the Coffs Coast through expert building certification services.

Enjoy a varied role combining development assessment, site inspections, certification and stakeholder engagement.

Join a collaborative team delivering professional, customer-focused building certification services to our growing community

About the role

As a Building Certifier , you'll play a key role in supporting safe, compliant and high-quality development across the Coffs Coast. Working across a diverse range of residential building projects, you'll assess development applications, undertake inspections, issue certifications and provide trusted technical advice to builders, developers, industry professionals and the community.

This is a highly visible role where your expertise and judgement directly contribute to positive development outcomes while ensuring compliance with legislative requirements and contemporary building standards.

No two days are the same. You'll balance office-based assessment work with on-site inspections, collaborate with a supportive team and help deliver a professional, customer-focused certification service that supports the continued growth of our region.

Whether you're looking to further develop your certification career or make a lifestyle move to one of NSW's most desirable coastal regions, this role offers the opportunity to make a genuine impact while enjoying an exceptional work-life balance.

Please refer to the Position Description for a detailed understanding of the role.

About you

You are an experienced Building Inspector (Certifier) with demonstrated experience in building certification, development assessment or related building compliance activities.

You combine strong technical knowledge with practical construction experience and can confidently interpret legislative and compliance requirements to support sound decision making.



You're equally comfortable conducting site inspections, assessing documentation and providing clear advice to customers and industry professionals.

Most importantly, you're a collaborative and customer-focused professional who can build positive relationships, manage competing priorities and deliver high-quality outcomes in a fast-paced environment.

You will ideally bring:

Experience undertaking building certification activities, inspections and development assessment.

Knowledge of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act, Building and Development Certifiers legislation, National Construction Code and relevant Australian Standards.

Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

A commitment to professionalism, continuous learning and customer service excellence.

What’s on offer?

Competitive Salary (from $102,967 - $106,555 p/a) depending on your capabilities and experience + 12% superannuation

Permanent Full-Time 35 hours per week

Brand new office location at Yarrila Place!

Flex time, flexible work arrangements and generous leave entitlements!

Numerous benefits as outlined here!

About us

The City of Coffs Harbour strives to ensure the community and visitors can enjoy and grow the City’s opportunities. We empower our people to innovate and work collaboratively with accountability and respect at the core of our approach. This is an excellent opportunity to be a part of a dynamic organisation and a thriving community in one of NSW's most beautiful regions.Check out the advantages ofliving on theCoffs Coast

Hear from our General Manager, Murray "Muz" Wood, on why a career at the City may be right for you!

The City of Coffs Harbour is dedicated to fostering an inclusive and respectful workplace based on the principles of employment equity and diversity. We actively encourage applications from individuals from diverse backgrounds, regardless of race, religion, nationality, gender, sexual orientation, age, veteran or disability status.

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📌 Building Certifier (Coffs Harbour City Council)
🏢 The City of Coffs Harbour
📍 Coffs Harbour City Council