Pink Slip Building Reports – Newcastle NSW
Flexible, long-term inspection work with an established Newcastle business
Pink Slip Building Reports is seeking an experienced building professional to join our team as a subcontract building inspector.
This opportunity would suit someone with extensive building and construction experience who is looking for flexible, engaging and consistent work.
The successful applicant will initially undertake approximately two inspections per week, with the potential for additional work depending on their availability and business demand. We are looking for someone interested in developing a reliable, long-term working relationship with our business.
Inspection work is primarily located throughout Newcastle, Lake Macquarie and the Hunter, with occasional opportunities on the Central Coast and in Sydney.
About the role
You will undertake a varied range of residential, commercial, industrial and strata inspections, which may include:
Residential and commercial defect inspections
Practical completion and pre-handover inspections
Construction progress inspections
Strata and common property inspections
Commercial and industrial entry and exit condition reports
Dilapidation inspections
Re-inspections
Other special‐purpose building inspections
You will be responsible for:
Conducting thorough and impartial visual building inspections
Identifying, photographing and clearly documenting defects, incomplete work and areas of concern
Completing detailed inspection records with clear written observations and properly organised photographs
Preparing or contributing to formal reports in accordance with Pink Slip Building Reports' systems
Explaining findings clearly without making unsupported conclusions
Communicating professionally with homeowners, builders, tenants,



strata representatives and other clients
Following agreed inspection scopes, procedures and reporting standards
Remaining within the limits of your qualifications, expertise and the agreed inspection scope
Using Microsoft suite, digital inspection forms, photographs and reporting systems
About you
We are looking for someone who is highly experienced, reliable, personable and genuinely good at what they do.
You will ideally have:
Extensive practical experience in residential building and construction
Demonstrated experience identifying and documenting building defects
Previous experience undertaking building, defect or property inspections
A relevant trade, building, construction or professional qualification
A current or previous NSW contractor licence in a relevant building category, or another directly relevant qualification
Strong knowledge of construction methods, the National Construction Code, relevant Australian Standards and common building defects
Familiarity with the AS **** series
Strong written communication skills and excellent attention to detail
The ability to produce thorough, accurate and defensible inspection findings
A professional, calm and impartial approach
A strong record of reliability, punctuality and clear communication
The ability to work independently and manage inspection appointments
A respectful and personable manner when working in occupied homes and businesses




The physical capability to safely undertake building inspections, including using ladders and accessing roof spaces, subfloors and external areas where safe and within scope
A current driver licence and reliable vehicle
An ABN and appropriate insurances, or the ability to obtain them
Experience with commercial, strata, dilapidation or construction progress inspections will be highly regarded.
What we offer
Flexible subcontract work, initially averaging approximately two inspections per week
The ability to nominate your availability
Varied and interesting residential, commercial and strata projects
Long‐term work with an established and growing inspection business
Transparent inspection scopes, established templates and administrative support
Work provided through the Pink Slip Building Reports network, without the need to source your own clients
The opportunity to work alongside and exchange knowledge with highly experienced building inspectors
Support and collaboration when complex building matters arise
Remuneration negotiated according to experience
Inspections are generally completed independently, but our inspectors can collaborate on complex matters and draw upon the collective experience of the wider Pink Slip team.
About Pink Slip Building Reports
Established in Newcastle more than 30 years ago, Pink Slip Building Reports has built a strong reputation for providing thorough, practical and independent building inspections across Newcastle, Lake Macquarie, the Hunter and Central Coast.
We are a growing, family-operated business that combines decades of building knowledge with modern inspection and reporting systems. We value sound professional judgment, practical experience, reliability and honest, independent reporting.
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📌 Building Inspector (New South Wales)
🏢 Pink Slip Building Reports
📍 New South Wales