Job Description
BUILDING SURVEYOR - UNRESTRICTED - NSW Accredited
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Local Government | min 6-Month Assignment | Immediate Start
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We are currently seeking an experienced NSW Accredited Building Surveyor - Unrestricted to join a local council team on an initial six-month assignment, with potential for extension.
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This is a predominantly office-based position, with a minimum commitment of 21 hours per week for casual part-time work or the opportunity to work up to 40 hours per week.
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ABOUT THE ROLE
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Working within Council's building and development assessment environment, you will primarily be responsible for reviewing development application referrals from a building perspective, providing professional advice and preparing recommended conditions.
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The role may also involve construction certificate assessments, fire safety schedule assessments and, where required, site inspections to assist with Council's resourcing requirements.
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KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
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Assess development application referrals for building compliance and provide qualified advice
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Review more complex and larger-scale residential and commercial developments
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Prepare recommended building-related conditions of consent
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Undertake construction certificate assessments where required
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Assess fire safety schedules and associated documentation
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Conduct site inspections where required
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Provide technical advice to internal Council teams and external stakeholders
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Ensure assessments and recommendations are undertaken in accordance with relevant legislation,



regulations and the National Construction Code
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ABOUT YOU
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To be considered for this position, you MUST hold current NSW Accredited Building Surveyor - Unrestricted accreditation.
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This is a mandatory requirement. Candidates with restricted accreditation only will not be considered.
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You will have:
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Current NSW Building Surveyor - Unrestricted accreditation (formerly A1 or A5)
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Demonstrated experience in building surveying and certification
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Experience assessing complex residential and commercial development applications
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Strong knowledge of the National Construction Code (NCC/BCA) and relevant NSW building legislation
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The ability to independently assess plans, documentation and building proposals
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Strong written and verbal communication skills
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The ability to provide clear, practical and professional advice
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Previous local government experience would be highly regarded
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THE ROLE
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Initial 6-month assignment
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Immediate start preferred
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Minimum 21 hours per week, up to 40 hours per week
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Council JG7.1 equivalent - $***** per hour + super
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Predominantly office-based
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Potential for site inspections as required
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This is a highly specialised opportunity suited to an experienced Building Surveyor who holds unrestricted NSW accreditation and can confidently assess larger and more complex development applications.
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Only candidates holding current NSW Accredited Building Surveyor - Unrestricted accreditation will be considered.

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