Building Surveyor
Scone Permanent Full-Time (35 hours per week)
Bring your building surveying expertise to a role where you can see the impact of your work across the UpperHunter. Join Council's Planning, Building & Regulatory Services team and help residents, builders and businesses navigate building requirements with confidence.
Therole:
You'll assess applications, provide building certification services and carry out inspections that supportsafe and compliant development across the Shire. You'll also give clear, practical advice on building, plumbing and drainage requirements, working withcustomers and colleagues to resolve questions and find workable solutions. If you enjoy a mix of sitevisits, technical decisions and conversations with people, you'll find plentyof variety here.
What's on offer:
A salary range from $******* to $******* per 35 hour week (based on relevant skills and experience) + 12% superannuation
Annual Leave entitlements
Generous uniform allowance
Access to Long Service Leave after five years
Training and upskilling opportunities
Salary sacrifice options
Secure, permanent employment with Council and the prospect to make a genuine difference within your local community
What we need from you:
A degree in Building Surveying or a related field, with experience in a similar role.
Eligibility to obtain at least building surveyor–restricted registration for Class 1 and 10 buildings under the Building and Development Certifiers Act ****.
Sound knowledge and experience in building control and development assessment.
The ability to analyse problems, resolve disputes and communicate effectively with customers and stakeholders.




Strong customer service skills and the ability to manage competing priorities.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and related software.
A current unrestricted driver's licence.
About us:
Council is a progressive and caring organisation where all ouremployees work together to deliver quality services to support our community. We strive to make a difference and add value to the lives of our community. Everything we do is underpinned by the values of the organisation and staff,which are being honest, open and accountable, having mutual respect for allpeople and cultures, ensuring we deliver on our commitments, providingefficient, effective and reliable services to ensure staff and community safetyand to provide improved environmental responsibility.
Located in the picturesque UpperHunter, our shire encompasses the townships of Merriwa, Murrurundi, Aberdeenand Scone. All great places to live and work, come and see for yourself!
Closing Date:
Wednesday 28 October ****
Enquiriesand Further Information:
Give Mathew Clarkson, Manager Planning, Building & Regulatory Services, a call on ************ or e-mail to discuss this opportunity.
We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and valuediversity and inclusion in our workplace. We encourage all applicants,including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability,LGBTIQ and culturally diverse communities to join Council. Council will providereasonable adjustments for individuals with disability throughout therecruitment process. If you identify as a person with disability and requireadjustments to the application, recruitment, selection and/or assessmentprocess, please advise via or *********** to discuss.
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📌 Building Surveyor (Scone)
🏢 Upper Hunter Shire Council
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