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 who’re successful to have a Police Check and a valid Driving Licence.#3020286