Are you ready to help shape the built environment of our unique and diverse region?

Kyogle Council is seeking a motivated and technically capable Building Surveyor to join our Planning and Community Development team. This is a career-graded position, meaning we welcome applications from professionals at different stages of their career — from emerging talent with a trade qualification to experienced surveyors with accreditation.

🏗️ What You’ll Be Doing:

As a Building Surveyor, you will play a critical role in ensuring safe, compliant, and sustainable development across the Kyogle Local Government Area. Working under the direction of the Principal Building Surveyor, your responsibilities will include:

· Assessing development applications in accordance with building legislation and codes.

· Conducting building, plumbing, drainage, on-site sewage, fire safety, and swimming pool inspections.

· Monitoring construction activities for compliance with approved plans.

· Investigating unauthorised building works and issuing notices as appropriate.

· Providing technical advice and preparing written correspondence and reports.

· Supporting a culture of continuous improvement, integrity, and high performance within the team.

👥 About You:

This is a career-graded position (Grade 4–8). We welcome applications from candidates at varying stages of their professional journey. The ideal candidate will demonstrate:

· Qualifications and/or accreditation appropriate to the level of appointment (e.g., swimming pool certifier, building inspector, or building surveyor).

· Sound knowledge of relevant building codes, legislation, and development control regulations.

· Strong interpersonal and communication skills with a customer-focused approach.

· A current Class C driver’s licence.

· A commitment to ongoing learning and professional development.

· Experience in a local government environment or a building-related trade background will be highly regarded.

💼 Why Work with Us?

Kyogle Council isn’t just a workplace – it’s a community. We value collaboration, integrity, and delivering high-quality services to our residents. Here’s what we offer:

· Salary: Competitive salary package commensurate with experience (Grade 4–8) up to $96,371.60 pa

· Benefits:
✅ 9-day fortnight – enjoy a long weekend every second week
✅ Generous superannuation
✅ Access to salary packaging
✅ A friendly, supportive and flexible working environment

🌿 About Kyogle:

Located in the heart of the Northern Rivers, Kyogle offers the perfect mix of rural charm, community spirit and natural beauty. Imagine working in a region where your work supports sustainable development, your weekends are filled with rainforest walks, and your commute is traffic-free.

📅 How to Apply:

If you’re ready to take the next step in your building and compliance career and contribute to the safety and development of our growing community, we’d love to hear from you. To apply, please submit a cover letter explaining how your skills, experience, and qualifications make you a great fit for this position, along with your current resume. Send your application by email [email protected] or by post, marked "Confidential," to the Human Resources Manager, Kyogle Council, PO Box 11, Kyogle, NSW 2474.

Applications received that do not have a cover letter addressing your skills, experience and qualifications will not be assessed. Applications will be assessed as they are received.

Kyogle Council is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from people from diverse backgrounds and experiences, people living with disabilities and indigenous Australians.

Applications close 4pm Friday 6 June 2025