Job title: Building Inspector
Company: Glen Eira City Council
Job description:
- Play a key role in ensuring building safety and compliance within our community.
- Permanent full-time role
- Band 6, $94K – $103K per annum (dependent on experience) + superannuation
About the role
This role supports the Statutory Building Services team in its regulatory, administrative, and enforcement functions. You will conduct building inspections, investigate complaints and breaches, and take action to ensure safety and compliance within set timeframes. The position also provides advice to staff and stakeholders on building regulatory matters.Other responsibilities include:
- Carry out the inspection of buildings within the City of Glen Eira, as directed, at various stages of construction to ensure compliance with the permit documentation, the Building Act, Building Regulations, Building Code of Australia and other Codes, Standards and Community Local Laws.
- Investigate complaints and take appropriate action as a result of these investigations to ensure compliance with the Building Act, Building Regulations and other codes, standards and Community local laws.
- Liaise and advise professionally with owners/builders on site, to promote safety and compliance with the various regulations and acts.
About you
As a Building Inspector, you will work closely with contractors, property owners, and internal teams to ensure compliance and address any issues that arise during inspections. Your ability to communicate clearly and professionally with various stakeholders while maintaining a commitment to safety and quality is key to your success in this role. If you are proactive, detail-oriented, and enjoy working collaboratively, we would love to have you on board.The following is also required:
- Tertiary qualifications in Building Inspections or Building Surveying
- Registration or near registration as a building practitioner, in the category of Building Inspector unlimited or limited with the Victorian Building Authority
- A thorough knowledge and understanding of building practices and standards
- Municipal or private building inspection experience
- Current Drivers License
Not meeting all the requirements for this role? We value diverse experiences for positive community outcomes. If you’re excited about the position but don’t perfectly align with the criteria, we still encourage you to apply.Pre-employment checks
Progressed candidates must undergo pre-employment screening as a standard procedure which will include Employee Working with Children Check, New National Police Record Check and Evidence of right to work in Australia.
Pre-employment checks are not used by Glen Eira City Council to prevent any applicant from applying for this position. Each application will be considered on its merits.Position DescriptionApply NOW!
All applications must be submitted online by clicking the ‘Apply’ button. As part of your application, you will need to:
- Attach your resume
- Attach a cover letter (no more than one page)
Closing date: 28 March 2025 at 5.00 pmFor further information or a confidential discussion please contact Nicki Babatsikos, Coordinator Statutory Building Services on 9524 3807 or email nbabatsikos@gleneira.vic.gov.au.What’s on offer
We have a great culture that is valued by all our staff. Teamwork, collaboration and innovation are a key focus at Glen Eira City Council. We will offer you:
- Hybrid work environment
- Flexible work options
- A supportive and collaborative team environment where your ideas are welcomed
- Access to paid training and participation in Council’s Learning and Development programs
- Reward and recognition programs
- Comprehensive leave entitlements
- Corporate gym memberships at Glen Eira Leisure
Working at Glen Eira City Council
The City of Glen Eira is a dynamic municipality located within the southeast metropolitan region of Melbourne, approximately 10 kilometres from the CBD. Council provides a range of services to over 155,000 residents from more than 160 cultural backgrounds and over 16,000 businesses.
Glen Eira City Council is a collaborative, values-based organisation that strives for innovation. Our 1,370 employees bring their diverse backgrounds and varied experiences and perspectives to an inclusive and flexible work environment, creating a unique and vibrant culture that is representative of the municipality it services.
Recognised as an Employer of Choice, we seek people who share our community focused values and have a desire to create positive local impact.Glen Eira City Council prides itself on being an equal opportunity employer and a child safe organisation. As a Council, we are committed to:
- Providing a diverse and inclusive workplace that values the safety and wellbeing of children and young people, as well as all our employees.
- Receiving applications from people of all diverse abilities, skills, languages, cultures and backgrounds including: people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and LGBTIQA+ and gender diverse people.
- Reconciliation and supporting the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander aspirations.
If you are Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander and require advice and support with the recruitment process, contact our Aboriginal Community Officer onWe value the knowledge, skills and talents that all people can share with our workforce and community.
Expected salary: $94000 – 103000 per year
Location: Melbourne, VIC
Job date: Fri, 14 Mar 2025 03:24:20 GMT
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