About Us

Kempsey Shire Council is located on the Mid North Coast of New South Wales and is known for its genuine hospitality, pristine beaches, sub-tropical rainforests, mountain ranges, rock river gorges, sprawling farmland and peaceful villages.

The Opportunity

Reporting to the Coordinator Development Assessment, the Building Surveyor will support the Coordinator in providing a complete service in relation to the assessment, certification and regulation of development, building, and environmental health.

To be successful in this position, you should possess current accreditation from the NSW Building Professionals Board (or currently enrolled in a course which qualifies for accreditation as a Building Certifier); experience in the assessment of construction certificates, including preparation of reports and correspondence; and knowledge of relevant legislation.

On offer

In return, you will be rewarded by:

• Career development
• Full time position, 35 hours per week with19-day month
• A fantastic lifestyle and work life balance, with access to Fitness Passport
• Weekly salary of $1,532.91 to $1,725.31 (plus 9.5% superannuation)

Key accountabilities include

• Provide assistance to the public, developers and other customers on environmental health, building and development matters
• Assess and determine applications for development consent, complying development certificates, construction certificates and building certificates, including Class 2-9 buildings
• Assess compliance with the National Construction Code / Building Code of Australia
• Perform the functions and responsibilities of a Certifying Authority

For further information regarding this role please contact Graham Snow on 02 6566 3200

How to Apply

You must apply via Council’s webpage http://careers.kempsey.nsw.gov.au/ or through Seek. Emailed or posted applications will not be considered.

Please click the Apply button below (or the Apply for this job button in Seek), complete the application form and provide the following information:

• A short statement (maximum 2 pages) on how your experience, abilities, knowledge and personal qualities would enable you to achieve the key accountabilities of the role.
• Your current resume of no more than two pages which details your work experience and any other information that is relevant to this role as well as the contact details for two work related referees from a supervisor or Manager.

We recommend you use Microsoft Edge or Google Chrome to submit your application.

Applications close: Sunday, 7 March 2021 at 4pm

You will receive an e-mail to confirm your application has been received.

NOTE: All correspondence will occur by email. Please ensure you check your emails regularly.

If you experience any difficulties applying online, please contact our Organisational Development and Performance team on 02 6566 3200 or email jobs@kempsey.nsw.gov.au

Thank you and good luck with your application.

We are an equal opportunity employer and we celebrate our diverse workforce.