Job Description
BUILDING SURVEYOR - UNRESTRICTED - NSW Accredited
Local Government | min 6-Month Assignment | Immediate Start
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.
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.
ABOUT THE ROLE
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.
The role may also involve construction certificate assessments, fire safety schedule assessments and, where required, site inspections to assist with Council's resourcing requirements.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Assess development application referrals for building compliance and provide professional advice
Review more complex and larger-scale residential and commercial developments
Prepare recommended building-related conditions of consent
Undertake construction certificate assessments where required
Assess fire safety schedules and associated documentation
Conduct site inspections where required
Provide technical advice to internal Council teams and external stakeholders
Ensure assessments and recommendations are undertaken in accordance with relevant legislation,



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

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