A metropolitan council to recruit an experienced Senior Building Surveyor for a short-term contract within their Building Services team.

This is a great opportunity for an experienced Building Surveyor with a strong Local Government background to provide additional support across municipal building control matters.

The Role Working alongside the Municipal Building Surveyor and broader Building Services team, you will be responsible for:

- Undertaking building inspections, investigations and compliance activities
- Managing building control matters in line with Victorian building legislation
- Providing technical advice to residents, applicants, building professionals and internal Council stakeholders
- Assessing building matters and preparing relevant correspondence, notices, orders and reports
- Supporting Council with swimming pool and spa compliance matters
- Assisting with general municipal building surveying requirements as needed

About You

- Previous Victorian Local Government experience
- BS-U and BS-L registration




- Demonstrated experience with swimming pool and spa compliance
- Strong knowledge of Victorian building legislation, regulations, codes and standards
- Experience undertaking building inspections and investigations
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
- The ability to work autonomously and confidently manage building control matters

The Chance

- Short-term Local Government contract
- December start, running approximately through January
- Metropolitan Melbourne council
- Competitive hourly rate
- Higher rates will be considered for candidates with strong, relevant experience

If you're an experienced Building Surveyor with Local Government and pool compliance experience and are available over the December–January period, I'd love to hear from you.

Please apply directly or contact Narule Stewart at Public Sector People for a confidential discussion.

📌 Senior Building Surveyor (Melbourne)
🏢 Public Sector People
📍 Melbourne