CareerPlan

Building Surveyor

Melbourne, VictoriaFull-time2026-10-03 → 2026-10-11
Based in Australia

Core

Senior Building Surveyor supporting a metropolitan council in Melbourne with building control duties under Victorian legislation.

Role type

Senior IC Building Surveyor

Builds

Building permits, approvals, reports, and consents

Domain

Construction / Local Government / Building Regulation

Required skills

Victorian building legislation expertise, construction practices knowledge, field inspection, permit assessment, statutory reporting, technical advice, negotiation, record-keeping

Preferred skills

Local government experience, independent work capability, MS Office proficiency

Technologies

MS Office, record-keeping systems

Responsibilities

Assess and decide building permit applications and consents; carry out field inspections and emergency call-outs; prepare and issue legal notices and certificates; represent Council at Building Appeals Board and VBA hearings; provide technical and legislative advice to the public and professionals; prepare Council reports and improve policies; maintain accurate records of applications and permits.

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC