- $88,429 pa– $99,988pa(plus 12% super and annual pay increases)
- Flexible working arrangements available including flexitime, WFH and RDOs

Who we are

There are not many places in Australia quite like Surf Coast Shire, where you can surf at world-class locations like Bells Beach Djarrak, drive along the scenic coast on the Great Ocean Road, or explore the many waterfalls set in tranquil rainforests.

Surf Coast Shire spans Traditional Lands of the Wadawurrung People and the Gulidjan and Gadubanud Peoples of the Eastern Maar Nation. Locals experience a sought-after quality of life –And when you work with Council, you are helping our community and environment to thrive.

Our people play vital roles in creating an innovative, safe, respectful, and supportive workplace, living our values, and delivering exceptional services to our community.

We work together, we see opportunity, we do what we say, and we make a difference.

Your new career starts here

Join Council's Building Services Team and play a key role in supporting the delivery of essential building regulatory services that help keep our community safe. As part of the Community Safety Division, the team administers Council's responsibilities under the Building Act 1993 and Building Regulations 2018, supporting building compliance, public safety, swimming pool and spa registration requirements, statutory reporting and customer enquiries. As the Building Services Administrator, you will be the administrative backbone of the team, ensuring critical systems, records, registers and business processes are managed accurately and efficiently to support the delivery of high-quality regulatory services.

What you will bring to the role

We are looking for a highly organised and customer-focused professional who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and takes pride in delivering accurate,



timely and reliable administrative support. You will be a proactive problem solver with strong attention to detail, excellent communication skills and a commitment to continuous improvement. Your ability to manage competing priorities, work collaboratively with stakeholders and maintain confidentiality and professionalism will be key to your success in this role.

Key selection criteriaMandatory qualifications, experience and requirements

- Demonstrated experience coordinating statutory administration functions within a Building Services, regulatory or local government environment.
- Sound knowledge of the Building Act 1993 and Building Regulations 2018, particularly in relation to statutory processes, registers, record keeping requirements and legislative compliance obligations.
- Strong organisational skills, attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple tasks, competing priorities and statutory deadlines.
- Well-developed customer service and communication skills, with the ability to build positive working relationships and provide professional support to a range of internal and external stakeholders.
- Experience working with business systems, databases and records management systems, with a high level of accuracy in data entry and reporting.
- The ability to interpret and apply policies, procedures and legislative requirements while maintaining confidentiality and professionalism.
- A proactive approach to problem solving, continuous improvement and contributing positively to a collaborative team culture.

For More Information

- You’ll find further details about the role, including accountabilities and key selection criteria, in the Position Description on our website – [Position Description PDF]

Applications close at 11.59pm Sunday 29 November 2026.

Surf Coast Shire Council is an equal opportunity and child protected employer.

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