Senior Building Surveyor

Local council in Melbourne's northern suburbs is seeking an experienced Senior Building Surveyor.

Senior Building SurveyorContract till 31st December 2026Paying between $150/170 per hour + superNorthern SuburbsHybrid working
Hays are excited to be working with a local council in Melbourne's northern suburbs to recruit an experienced Senior Building Surveyor. This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified Building Surveyor to play a key role in ensuring compliance with Victorian building legislation while supporting the delivery of vital municipal building control functions across a growing and diverse community.
Working within a collaborative and customer-focused team, you will provide expert technical advice, undertake inspections and investigations, assess permits and applications, and support the Municipal Building Surveyor in delivering high-quality building control services.
Key Responsibilities

• Undertake statutory functions delegated by the Municipal Building Surveyor in accordance with Victorian building legislation.
• Assess and process building permits, approvals, consents and applications within legislative timeframes.
• Conduct building inspections, investigations and compliance assessments across a range of developments.
• Prepare and issue notices, directions, orders, reports and formal correspondence.
• Provide expert advice to residents, developers, consultants, contractors and internal stakeholders on building control matters.
• Represent Council at hearings, appeals and regulatory enquiries where required.
• Respond to complaints, enquiries and emergency building matters in a professional and timely manner.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives, policies and procedures within the building services team.
• Maintain accurate records, documentation and compliance reporting systems.

Key Selection Criteria

• Registration as a Building Surveyor with the Victorian Building Practitioners Board (or equivalent registration body).
• Tertiary qualifications in Building Surveying or a related discipline.
• Proven experience in building surveying, inspections, compliance and consultancy functions.
• Strong knowledge and practical application of the Victorian Building Act, Regulations, Codes and relevant standards.
• Well-developed communication skills with the ability to provide clear technical advice to a broad range of stakeholders.
• Experience preparing high-quality reports, correspondence and statutory documentation.
• Ability to independently undertake inspections, investigations and compliance assessments.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines.

What you need to do nowIf you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' or forward an up-to-date copy of your CV to Josh.Richardson@hays.com.auThis role also requires for all applications whore successful to have a Police Check and a valid Driving Licence.#3020286