About Us

Mornington Peninsula Shire is Victoria's destination municipality, characterised by unique townships, highly productive agriculture, world renowned landscapes, tourist regions, and areas of national and international conservation significance within a vital Green Wedge.

The Shire is responsible for a broad range of infrastructure and community services that support the wellbeing and prosperity of our diverse community. With approximately 1,000 employees, it is a busy and vibrant workplace.

What’s on Offer

• Work Life Balance – We offer a hybrid working model, flexible working arrangements and generous leave provisions.
• Culture – Positive, fun and inclusive work environment that is underpinned by our core values which are integral to everything we do. These are Integrity, Openness, Courage, Respect, and Excellence.
• Security – Permanent full-time role, based in the Mornington office. This position will be employed under the Senior Officer Contract of the Local Government Act. Part time may be offered to a suitably qualified and experienced candidate.
• Leadership – Contribute to the strategic outcomes delivered by Mornington Peninsula Shire with an organisation who focuses on our people and the community.

About the Role

This is an exciting opportunity for either an experienced Deputy Municipal Building Surveyor, or a qualified and experienced Senior Building Surveyor looking to take the next step in their career.

Mornington Peninsula Shire are looking for someone to play a pivotal role in assisting the Municipal Building Surveyor in providing guidance and leadership to the building team in undertaking the statutory functions of issuing consents/permits and carrying out inspections and investigations into compliance matters under the Building Act.

Mornington Peninsula presents an interesting and diverse professional development opportunity for a technically capable Building Surveyor looking to take the step into leadership and people management, supported by an experienced team and MBS, combined with a lifestyle opportunity.

The successful candidate will be offered an attractive remuneration package including the option of either a Limited Private Use or Tool of trade (commuter-use) vehicle, or vehicle allowance.

Reporting to the Team Leader – MBS, the core responsibilities include:

• Oversee and undertake enforcement & compliance functions
• Provide a high level of technical advice and manage high-risk building items
• Work closely with the MBS and Coordinator - Building Business Support, manage and mentor a team of technical staff
• Collaborate with the MBS to identify & implement process improvements strategies
• Advise the MBS on building safety matters and best practices
• Act as the MBS from time to time
• Access to either a Limited Private Use or Tool of trade (commuter-use) vehicle, or vehicle allowance.

About You

• Tertiary qualifications as Building Surveyor.
• Registration with the Victorian Building Authority in the category of Building Surveyor (unlimited).
• Thorough knowledge of the Building Act, Regulations, Building Code of Australia, and associated legislation
• Demonstrated experience managing & providing technical oversight
• High-level dispute resolution and communication skills
• Highly motivated and driven with business acumen and a customer service focus
• A current Driver’s License
• This position requires a Police Records Check.

How to Apply

If this role sounds like you, click 'Apply'.

Applications Close: 10pm, Wednesday 16 April 2025

The Mornington Peninsula Shire is committed to creating a diverse and safe environment. We are proud to be an equal opportunity and Child Safe employer. We encourage applications from First Nations people, culturally and linguistically diverse people, people with disabilities, neurodiverse people, and people of all genders, sexualities and age groups.

Mornington Peninsula Shire undertakes a variety of employment screening checks. This includes employment references, Working with Children Checks and Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check (NCCHC).

Applicants must have valid Australian work rights.

For further information about the role, you can download the Position Description by clicking 'Apply'. For a confidential discussion about this opportunity, please contact: Rory MacDonald, Manager – Development Services on 03 5950 1229.