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 solid 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
Robust 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 Prospect
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 (Australia)
🏢 Public Sector People
📍 Australia