Senior Building Surveyor/Team Leader

• Permanent, Full time
• Enjoy a competitive salary package
• Join the Building Control Services team

Hume City Council is one of Australia’s fastest growing and culturally diverse councils. We put the customer and our community at the centre of all that we do, ensuring our services are efficient and accessible.

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Building Surveyor/Team Leader to join the Building Control Services Team. In this pivotal role, you will lead a team of building surveyors while overseeing complex projects and ensuring compliance with relevant Victorian building control legislation, codes and standards, local laws, policies, guidelines and Ministerial Guidelines.

What you’ll be doing:

• Carry out duties, functions and responsibilities of the Municipal Building Surveyor under and in accordance with the relevant instrument of delegation issued by the Municipal Building Surveyor.
• Provide efficient, effective, cooperative and professional support to the Municipal Building Surveyor and Deputy Municipal Building Surveyor.
• Lead and mentor a team of building surveyors, providing guidance and support to ensure high-quality work and timely project completion.
• Assistance with or preparation of Council reports or other building control related reports.
• To appear, represent and provide expert witness evidence in Building Appeals Board and Court proceedings.
• Attend to building control enquiries, investigations and “Emergency Callouts” in accordance with relevant building control legislation, rosters and policies.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring adherence to timelines and budgets.
• Liaise with clients, contractors, and local authorities to address building-related issues and ensure compliance with regulations.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest building codes, regulations, and industry best practices.
• Implement and maintain quality control processes for all surveying activities.
• Contribute to business development efforts by identifying new opportunities and maintaining client relationships.
• Collaborate with other departments to enhance overall organisational efficiency and effectiveness.

The skills and experience you’ll bring to the role:

• Bachelor's degree in Building Surveying.
• Registration as a Building Surveyor-Unlimited with the Victorian Building Authority.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in building surveying, with a proven track record of successful project management.
• Demonstrated relevant Building Surveying experience — survey, inspection and consultancy.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate information in relation to building control matters, legislation, techniques and processes.
• Previous team leadership experience, demonstrating the ability to motivate and develop staff.
• In-depth knowledge of the Building Act, Regulations and Building Code of Australian.
• Proficiency in building surveying techniques, construction standards, and sustainable building practices.
• Excellent report writing skills and attention to detail.
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact effectively with clients, team members, and stakeholders at all levels.
• Analytical mindset with strong problem-solving abilities.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development and staying current with industry trends
• Current driver’s licence

Why Hume City Council?

A leader in local government, we’re committed to creating an inclusive and collaborative work environment that is guided by our values:

We’re better, every day: We give things a go and value progress over perfection. We have permission to go for it and are expected to reflect and learn.

We’re in it together: At Hume, everyone matters. We Welcome and include all. Respect and safety are expected.

We show up: We empower and trust others and own our work. We rise to the challenges and are expected to do what we say we will.

All for Hume: We strive to achieve our best for the Hume Community. We are proud and passionate about working towards better outcomes and expect they are at the centre of everything we do.

We offer a competitive salary package, professional development opportunities, and a supportive work environment.

A child safe organisation and an equal opportunity employer. Council encourages people of all ages, people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply.

All candidates will be required to undertake background and probity checks including Reference Checks, Working with Children Check, and a Criminal Record Check.