Lithgow City Council has an exciting opportunity for a Building and Development Officer to join their team in Lithgow, NSW. Reporting to the Team Leader
- Building, you will be responsible for undertaking building control work including pre-lodgement advice and building certification works to ensure that construction activities are undertaken according to statutory requirements and sound environmental practice. The position processes all applications and certificates allocated to the position and completes specialist building and development tasks. This position will also be responsible for determining priorities on building and development matters assigned to, and instigated by the position. The officer will make an independent assessment of such issues, subject to direction issued by the Team Leader Building and the Development Manager and within the limitations of any delegated authority and/or accreditation level. More specifically, your duties will include (but will not be limited to):
- Ensure that development applications, combined development applications, construction certificates and other applications for approval for the designated area, or as allocated by the Team Leader Building, are assessed expeditiously in accordance with statutory requirements, Council’s Local Environmental Plan, the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act, Local Government Act, any other relevant Acts and Legislation, Building Code of Australia, Council Codes and Policies and Development Control Plans.
- Participate in the functions of the Building and Development Planning Team under the Supervision of the Team Leader Building.
- Ensure that prompt and courteous attention is given to internal and external clients with respect to Building and Development issues.




- Negotiate and liaise with Developers and staff as required by the position.
- Provide accurate, timely and professional advice to internal and external customers, including detailed investigations, reports, briefings and other correspondence relating to development proposals, building certification, fire safety and compliance activities.
- Carry out all duties associated with appointment as a Principal Certifier.
- Maintain documentation in accordance with record keeping policies and legislation. About you The successful candidate will meet the following criteria:
- Degree qualification (or equivalent) in building surveying, fire engineering or other relevant discipline
- Either hold, or be eligible for a Building Surveyor—Unrestricted, Building Surveyor—Restricted (all classes of building) or Certifier—Fire Safety Accreditation under the NSW Building and Development Certifiers Regulation 2020
- Demonstrated experience in Local Government Building Control and a working knowledge of the related relevant regulations and legislation.
- Demonstrated experience and sound working knowledge of the Environmental Planning and Assessment (Development Certificate and Fire Safety) Regulation 2021
- Demonstrated experience in carrying out critical stage inspections for all classes of buildings
- Hold a White Card (NSW General Construction Induction card)
- Well-developed communication skills and ability to prepare a wide range of communication materials,



including reports, correspondence, submissions, policies, procedures, and other corporate documents
- Ability to build and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders to assist in completing planning activities
- Well-developed computer literacy skills including the NSW Planning Portal, Microsoft Office, and Geographic Information Systems
- Demonstrated ability to comply with the WHS Act and Regulations, Safe Work NSW Codes of Practice, Australian Standards and Council’s WHS Policies and Procedures In addition, an ideal candidate would have a willingness to learn and further develop professional skills, and A1-A2 Accreditation from Building Professionals Board. Salary andBenefits
- Between $1,835.44 and $2,039.77 per week, commensurate withyou skills, qualifications and experience
- Permanent,Full time, 35 hours per week
- Ongoing learning and development opportunities
- Work/Life balance with a rostered day off every fortnight
- Access to Council's Fitness Passport Program and Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- A leaseback vehicle is being offered with this position in accordance with Councils leaseback policy APPLICATIONS CLOSE ON Tuesday 27 October 2026 at 4pm AEST. Please note:To be considered for this position, candidates must address all selection criteria. Those who do not address the selection criteria with examples will not be considered. Applications generated using Artificial Intelligence (AI) may not be progressed in the recruitment process. Preferred applicants will be required to undertake a pre-employment medical, which includes a drug and alcohol screening and functional assessment. Preferred applicants may be subject to reference checks, driving history c

📌 Building and Development Officer (Lithgow)
🏢 Lithgow City Council
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