Local council in Melbourne's northern suburbs is seeking an experienced Senior Building Surveyor.

Senior Building SurveyorContract till 31st December 2026Paying between $150/170 per hour + superNorthern SuburbsHybrid working
Hays are excited to be working with a local council in Melbourne's northern suburbs to recruit an experienced Senior Building Surveyor. This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified Building Surveyor to play a key role in ensuring compliance with Victorian building legislation while supporting the delivery of vital municipal building control functions across a growing and diverse community.
Working within a collaborative and customer-focused team, you will provide expert technical advice, undertake inspections and investigations, assess permits and applications, and support the Municipal Building Surveyor in delivering high-quality building control services.
Key Responsibilities

- Undertake statutory functions delegated by the Municipal Building Surveyor in accordance with Victorian building legislation.
- Assess and process building permits, approvals, consents and applications within legislative timeframes.
- Conduct building inspections, investigations and compliance assessments across a range of developments.
- Prepare and issue notices, directions, orders, reports and formal correspondence.
- Provide expert advice to residents, developers, consultants, contractors and internal stakeholders on building control matters.
- Represent Council at hearings,



appeals and regulatory enquiries where required.
- Respond to complaints, enquiries and emergency building matters in a professional and timely manner.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives, policies and procedures within the building services team.
- Maintain accurate records, documentation and compliance reporting systems.

Key Selection Criteria

- Registration as a Building Surveyor with the Victorian Building Practitioners Board (or equivalent registration body).
- Tertiary qualifications in Building Surveying or a related discipline.
- Proven experience in building surveying, inspections, compliance and consultancy functions.
- Robust knowledge and practical application of the Victorian Building Act, Regulations, Codes and relevant standards.
- Well-developed communication skills with the ability to provide clear technical advice to a broad range of stakeholders.
- Experience preparing high-quality reports, correspondence and statutory documentation.
- Ability to independently undertake inspections, investigations and compliance assessments.
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines.

What you need to do nowIf you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' or forward an up-to-date copy of your CV to [email protected] role also requires for all applications who’re successful to have a Police Check and a valid Driving Licence.#3020286

📌 Senior Building Surveyor (North Melbourne)
🏢 Hays
📍 North Melbourne