Building Surveyor

Building Surveyor

Mid-Western Regional Council | Mudgee, NSW

Help shape the future of our region.

Looking for a role where your technical expertise makes a real difference? Join Mid-Western Regional Council as a Building Surveyor and help support safe, compliant and high-quality building outcomes across our growing region.

Your new job

As a Building Surveyor, you'll provide professional building certification services for Council, assessing applications and statutory certificates, undertaking critical stage and other required inspections and delivering clear, practical building advice. You'll work closely with applicants, industry professionals, internal stakeholders and the wider community to resolve issues, support compliant development and ensure Council meets its legislative obligations.

Benefits:

• Making a real and tangible contribution to the position of Council within the community
• Work/Life Balance with flexible working options available including an RDO every 4 weeks
• Long Service Leave after 5 years
• 4 weeks annual leave, 2 weeks sick leave and 1 week of MyLeave
• Health and Wellbeing Program
• Fitness Passport
• 24/7 Access to the EAP
• Professional Learning and Development opportunities
• Based in the award-winning town of Mudgee, NSW

Key Accountabilities

• To provide technical building and certification expertise and advice to the community and internal stakeholders on building certification related matters.
• To meet the deadlines associated with the assessment of applications and other statutory certificates and applications as required.
• To provide excellence in customer service through the efficient delivery of clear and accurate advice at the front counter, in pre-development application discussions and general correspondence.
• Represent Council at meetings and meet with members of the public to effectively guide development within the region and achieve good quality building outcomes.
• To co-ordinate inspections as required to ensure that Council meets its obligations regarding on-site disposal of waste and other legislative requirements.
• To ensure that Council meets its commitments under the EPA Act relating to building control.
• To actively promote and demonstrate the core values and behavioural requirements of the Workplace Environment Statement.
• Other duties as reasonably requested in line with the scope and outputs of this role.

About you

• Tertiary qualifications (or similar) in Building Surveying.
• Minimum one (1) years' experience in a Local Government or Private sector building certification.
• Class C Drivers Licence
• Current registration (accreditation) as a Building Surveyor – Restricted (All classes of Buildings) (A3)
• General Construction Induction Card (White card) or willing to obtain
• Demonstrated ability to communicate and interact at all levels on technical advice and policy issues to both internal and external clients
• Proven ability to perform successful negotiation and conflict resolution to achieve satisfactory outcomes
• Proven ability in the use of effective decision making and problem-solving techniques/processes
• Proven digital literacy skills

Salary and Benefits

The salary range being offered for this full-time position is $3,746.80 - $4,216.80 gross per fortnight plus superannuation which equates to an annual salary of $97,416.80 - $109,636.80 gross plus superannuation (dependent on skills, qualifications and experience).

About us:

Mid-Western Regional Council is located in the award-winning town of Mudgee. We are a team of over 450 people who service 25000 residents across 9000 square kilometres. We manage a diverse range of 76 different types of businesses and are a leading member of the State's first and most advanced Renewable Energy Zone (REZ). Find out more at Working with us Mid-Western Regional Council (nsw.gov.au)

The Mudgee Region:

The Mid-Western Region is located in the Central Tablelands of NSW, just over 3 hours from Sydney. With it being one of regional NSW's fastest-growing areas, Mudgee provides many reasons to relocate with great lifestyle benefits and the opportunity to escape the hustle and bustle of city life. Add to this a four-season climate, picturesque scenery, fine wine, locally grown food and a real community with heart and soul; we have a perfect lifestyle. Find out more at New Residents Guide Mid-Western Regional Council (nsw.gov.au)

Please note - you must address the selection criteria contained in the online questionnaire for your application to be considered.

Mid-Western Regional Council is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity. Applicants must be eligible to work in Australia to apply for any positions at Council.

This role requires a satisfactory National Police History Criminal Check prior to commencing.

What is next -

Applications close on Thursday 29 October 2026, at 11:59 pm.

Have Questions?

HR Team
(02) 6357 5054 6357 5054)

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