Assistant Building Surveyor
Job No:
12931
Location:
Gympie, QLD
- Varied position with the Gympie Regional Council - in one of the most spectacular tourist regions of Queensland - encompassing Gympie, Kilkivan, the Mary Valley and Cooloola Coast!
- Work a 9 day fortnight, and take advantage of the amazing recreation opportunities of coastal Rainbow Beach and Tin Can Bay: boating, fishing, camping, surfing and hiking in the Great Sandy National Park!
- Job security, and attractive remuneration to be negotiated + 12.25% super!
About Gympie Regional Council
Gympie Regional Council provides day-to-day services needed by the community, and is responsible for issues that directly affect residents' daily lives.
Consistent with this mission, Council focuses on:
Community leadership;
Efficient and effective Corporate Management;
Workplace productivity;
Infrastructure development;
Provision of recreational facilities;
Facilitation of industrial growth; and
Provision of environmental and community services.
About Life in Gympie
Gympie is the heart of a rapidly expanding area on the doorstep of the Fraser Coast. Spectacular wilderness areas such as Fraser Island and Cooloola are within easy reach as is the tourist mecca of Noosa. Enjoy the rural delights of the picturesque Mary Valley and spend your days off fishing and boating on the Fraser Coast or surfing in one of the most beautiful recreation areas in Queensland. Kilkivan, meanwhile, offers a beautiful hinterland retreat, on the doorstep of the gorgeous Bunya Mountains, fantastic horseriding settings and the famous Goomeri Pumpkin Festival providing recreation all year round.
About the Opportunity
Gympie Regional Council has an excellent opportunity for an Assistant Building Surveyor to join their team.
Reporting to the Manager Building and Plumbing Services, the primary aim of this role is to ensure all building work within the Region is in accordance with the relevant legislation.
More specifically, your key job responsibilities will include (but will not be limited to):
- Undertaking inspections of the classes of buildings as allowed by qualifications;
- Undertaking all administration duties to document, control and regulate the classes of building as allowed by qualifications;
- Processing swimming pool applications, undertake on-site inspections and preparing the necessary report for Council consideration in respect to variations/exemptions requested by the property owners;
- Preparing written reports on building matters for consideration by Supervisor/Council;
- Preparing written correspondence to applicants, owners and consultants in relation to deficient applications and building matters;
- Providing verbal and written advice to consultants, builders and the public on a diverse range of building matters and interpretation of the building regulations, codes, etc; and
- Undertaking annual inspections of buildings on Council property and prepare maintenance and budgetary reports to Principal Building Surveyor.
The successful candidate will have at least 12 months experience in building control work as an assistant building surveyor. You will need to possess a qualification and experience that satisfies the Queensland Building Services Authority for the accreditation level of Assistant Building Surveyor. In addition, you must hold a current driver's licence.
Candidates will have a sound knowledge of the Building Code of Australia, Standard Building Regulation, the Building Act, associated Australian Standards, and Fire Safety Requirements.
Importantly, Gympie Regional Council is seeking an individual with excellent interpersonal skills both in person and on the phone when communicating with a diverse range of staff, management and the public, and the ability to make prompt and reliable decisions within the bounds of allocated responsibilities You will be a self-motivated, well organised team player with the experience and flexibility to deal effectively with changing priorities.
This is an extremely rewarding and satisfying role that will allow you to join a leading community council while working with a friendly, social team environment and a dynamic organisational culture.
An attractive remuneration package will be negotiated with the successful applicant which includes 12.25% superannuation, and may include a 9 day fortnight! You'll also enjoy the job security attached to working with a prominent Regional Council.
Gympie Regional Council recognises that employees have a range of personal responsibilities in addition to their work obligations, and is committed to assisting employees to achieve a satisfying work/life balance!
The role offers you plenty of diversity and autonomy, based in Council's convenient Gympie offices, close to shops and with undercover parking available.
If you are looking to expand your career in a role that will remain challenging - this is the opportunity for you...Apply Now!
