Building Surveyor

Job Description

Indigo Shire Council is located in picturesque North East Victoria, amidst Australia's most significant collection of historic towns, with offices in Beechworth, Yackandandah, Rutherglen and Chiltern. Blend your career with a regional lifestyle by enjoying the food, wine, history, natural landscapes, sports, and hobbies on offer.

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Indigo Shire Council offers a dynamic workplace where you can make a real difference in our vibrant rural community. We prioritise your growth with ongoing professional development and offer flexible work arrangements, dependent on the role, to support a healthy work-life balance.

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About the role - permanent part-time (30 hours per week)

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This is an exciting opportunity to support the delivery and enforcement of building legislation across both Indigo Shire Council and Towong Shire Council. Working under the guidance of the Municipal Building Surveyor, you will assist with building compliance, inspections, administrative processes, and customer enquiries to help ensure safe and compliant building outcomes. The role offers a varied mix of office-based administration, stakeholder engagement, and field activities while contributing to the effective delivery of Council services.

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In this role, you will:

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• Assist with the administration and enforcement of building legislation, regulations, local laws, and statutory requirements.
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• Support inspections, investigations, compliance audits, and the preparation of building notices, orders, and reports.
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• Provide professional customer service and advice to residents, builders, contractors, and internal stakeholders.
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• Assist with report and consent applications, swimming pool and spa registrations, and a range of confidential administrative duties.
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About you

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You are a motivated and customer-focused Building Surveying professional with a strong understanding of building legislation, compliance requirements, and construction principles. You bring excellent communication, organisation, and problem-solving skills, enabling you to work effectively with a wide range of stakeholders while managing competing priorities. With a proactive approach and attention to detail, you can work both independently and collaboratively to deliver high-quality outcomes in a regulatory environment.

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To be successful in this role, you will have:

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• Tertiary qualifications in Building Surveying, current Victorian Building Authority registration (BS-U or BS-L), and a current driver's licence.
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• Sound knowledge of the Building Act, Building Regulations, National Construction Code, and relevant building legislation, with the ability to interpret and apply regulatory requirements.
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• Experience in building surveying, permit assessments, compliance activities, inspections, and responding to building-related enquiries, complaints, and investigations.
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• Strong communication, customer service, time management, and administrative skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and a commitment to accuracy and attention to detail.
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Mandatory Checks and Pre-employment Requirements

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• 2 x Reference Checks
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• Current Driver's Licence
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• National Police Check
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• Functional Assessment may be required
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Discover more about our beautiful region by exploring the townships of Rutherglen, Beechworth, Yackandandah and Chiltern.

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Applications close 11pm Tuesday 22 September 2026 - shortlisting may commence before the close date.

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Indigo Shire Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity and inclusion and we welcome candidates from all backgrounds. If you have a reasonable adjustment, support, or access requirement, we encourage you to inform us through your application or email **********@indigoshire.vic.gov.au.

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Why Choose Indigo Shire Council?

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We are deeply committed to our Purpose of Making Life Better in Indigo Shireby prioritising our community's needs at every level. Our Values of being safe and supported, committed and having integrity, being collaborative and open, and being strategic and professional create a culture where everyone feels valued and empowered. Our work is highly dynamic and our workplace thrives on flexibility, offering you the opportunity to shape your professional journey in line with your unique needs and aspirations.

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We offer:

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• Flexible Working Arrangements: We recognise that flexible working arrangements can assist employees in maintaining a healthy work/life balance. Flexible working arrangements offered to our staff, dependent on the role, include, revised starting and finishing times, part time hours, working from home / other locations and time in lieu.
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• Training, Development and Career Progression Opportunities: We provide training opportunities for career growth through internal and external programs.
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• Parental Leave: Permanent full time or part time employees are entitled to generous parental leave provisions including primary, secondary and grandparent leave.
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• Social Club Membership: The Social Club creates opportunities for staff to interact with each other. Employees can join the social club and enjoy access to a wide range of social and recreational activities and discounts.
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• Employee Assistance Program: A free confidential offsite counselling program is available for employees and their immediate family members (living in the employee's household) to use at any time during or outside work hours.
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