Fulltime / Ongoing

Classification GO4 - GO6

($82,921 - $103,434 + Superannuation)

Are you an accredited building professional seeking your next role? We have a great opportunity, and we want to hear from you!

As one of the fastest growing council areas in South Australia, the City of Playford is focused on building sustainable foundations and places the community at the heart of everything we do. With our urban centre as the CBD of Northern Adelaide, our city is enriched by growing and diverse communities in new and established suburbs, rural and hills townships and horticultural lands.

The work that we do and the decisions that we make are in the best interests of the whole and contribute to a sustainable organisational future. Modelling open decision making, we provide a supportive and collaborative environment where employees feel engaged and connected to the work of the organisation, to each other, and the community.

The Role: Development Officer – Building

We are looking for a Building Surveyor to join our Building and Compliance team in the full-time ongoing Development Officer – Building role. Providing you have experience in Building Surveying and either hold or are eligible to obtain accreditation as a Building Level 1, 2 or 3, we encourage you to apply.

We are looking for the right person, not just the most qualified! As a progressive, experienced and capable team, we are looking for someone to join and contribute to all of the exciting work our Building Team are achieving. Remuneration classification will be assessed based on the successful applicant meeting the GO4 - GO6 accountabilities aligned to the position description.

The successful candidate will be responsible for administering the requirements of the Building Code, Australian Standards and the Planning, Development and Infrastructure Act and Regulations throughout the City of Playford. This includes building inspections, assessments of development applications and compliance investigation matters.

What you’ll be doing

• Residential and commercial building inspections
• Assessment of both simple and complex developments against the Building Code
• Providing specialist technical advice to both internal and external stakeholders
• Initiation of enforcement action in relation to breaches of the Planning, Development and Infrastructure Act 2016
• Assisting in the development and refinement processed and of system of work

What you’ll bring to our team

It is essential the successful applicant will hold or be eligible to obtain Building Level 1, 2 or 3 accreditation and a current Class 1 Driver’s Licence.

In addition you will have:

• A working knowledge of building and compliance related activities.
• High level interpersonal, customer service and negotiation skills with diverse stakeholder groups
• Experience undertaking building inspections
• Ability to work autonomously with minimal supervision
• Passion for public service, community safety and compliance in the local community
• Local government experience would be an added bonus but not essential!

What’s in it for you

Our team work hard together, but also celebrate together, learn together, and support each other. We care about what you achieve and want to get the best out of you. We embrace autonomy, diverse working styles and celebrate the uniqueness that every team member brings, this includes access to a variety of flexible working conditions.

Ready to join our team?

If you haven’t met all of the essential criteria for this role, but would like to discuss your experience and suitability to the team, please contact the Hiring Manager, details listed below.

When ready to submit your application, hit that “Apply Now” button and outline the experience, skills and qualifications that will show us you are the perfect addition to our team!

Applications close 12pm 29 November 2024.

Want to know more about the role or team before applying? Call Michael King, Manager – Building and Compliance on (08) 8256 0108.