About the Prospect:

Aspect Personnel is working with a large, diverse metropolitan council in Melbourne. They need an experienced Senior Building Surveyor for a 3-month temporary assignment. You will support the Municipal Building Surveyor (MBS) and Deputy MBS to make sure Council meets its municipal building control duties under Victorian building legislation.

This role suits a registered Building Surveyor who is confident working on their own. You should enjoy technical work, dealing with customers, and representing Council on statutory matters.

Key Responsibilities:
Exercise the powers, duties and functions of the MBS under an instrument of delegation
Assess and decide building permit applications, approvals, reports and consents against the Building Act, Regulations, NCC, Australian Standards and Ministerial directions
Carry out field inspections, investigations and emergency call-outs
Prepare and issue letters, directions, notices, orders and certificates
Liaise with reporting authorities and respondent councils within statutory timeframes
Represent Council at Building Appeals Board and VBA hearings and inquiries as required
Give technical and legislative advice to the public,



building professionals and Council officers, including at the counter and by phone
Prepare Council reports and help improve policies and procedures
Keep accurate records of applications, permits, notices and orders

About You:
Registered as a Building Surveyor with the VBA / Building Practitioners Board (essential)
Tertiary qualifications in Building Surveying
Proven building surveying experience across survey, inspection and consultancy, ideally including local government
Expert knowledge of Victorian building control legislation, codes and standards, and of construction practices
Able to inspect, investigate and give advice without supervision
Solid written communication, with high-quality reports and correspondence
Well-developed negotiation skills and a customer focus
Proficient in MS Office and record-keeping systems
Current driver's licence

How to Apply:

If you're available for an immediate 3-month assignment, click Apply and attach your resume. For a confidential discussion, contact Matt Larner at Aspect Personnel.

📌 Building Surveyor Melbourne (Australia)
🏢 Aspect Personnel
📍 Australia