
Building Inspector
Melton City Council
Posted 3 days ago
2 x Full Time Permanent Positions
Band 8 - Salary Range $127,546 to $142,788 per annum + 12% Super + ADO + commuter use of Council vehicle is available by negotiation
(Rate of pay and super effective 1 July 2025)
Salary offered will depend on level of skills and experience.
About Melton City Council
The City of Melton is a community where everyone belongs. Ours is a vibrant and diverse municipality - one of the fastest developing in Australia. Our organisation strives to provide our community with state-of-the-art amenity and facilities, engaging health and wellbeing options, and support to become active members of our Lifelong Learning City.
We invest in innovation, offering professional and personal development, and generous leave and flexibility to staff, while also fostering a collaborative and inclusive culture. You’ll be able to work close to home in a dynamic setting featuring cafes and retail options set amongst heritage buildings and open green spaces.
The Opportunity
The Building Services Unit is seeking two qualified, experienced, and highly motivated Building Inspectors to join our dynamic and high-performing team. This is a key role supporting the Building Unit’s regulatory, administrative, and enforcement functions. You will play a vital part in ensuring Council meets its statutory obligations under the Building Act 1993, with a strong focus on promoting public safety and maintaining compliance within the built environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver high-quality technical and customer service support to align with the objectives of the Building Services Unit.
- Support the Municipal Building Surveyor (MBS) and Team Leader, Building Services, in fulfilling Council’s statutory and regulatory obligations under the Building Act 1993, Building Regulations 2018, Local Laws and other relevant legislation and relevant Australian Standards including risk management responsibilities.
- Conduct inspections and compliance assessments, including investigations into illegal and unsafe buildings, Pool compliance and initiate enforcement actions where appropriate. Report findings to the MBS and Team Leader Building Services.
- Deliver accurate, timely, and practical regulatory advice to residents, property owners, and stakeholders on building and construction related matters.
- Prepare formal documentation and reports, including Building Notices, Building Orders, and other statutory directions as required.
- Respond to customer complaints and enquiries and assist in the processing of applications for report and consent and other related applications and approvals as required.
- Contribute to the review and development of policies and procedures, and actively participate in ongoing professional development, including relevant training, seminars, and workshops.
- Represent Council during emergency callouts and participate in the after-hours emergency response roster as required.
To view the Position Description, click here.
About you
To be successful in this role you will have the following:
- Current registration with the Victorian Building Authority as a Building Inspector (Limited or Unlimited) or Building Surveyor (Limited).
- Comprehensive knowledge of the Building Act 1993, Building Regulations 2018, National Construction Code (NCC), relevant Australian Standards and the Victorian Building Authority Code of Conduct for Building Surveyors.
- Relevant experience in the building surveying industry and within Local Government, with a strong focus on building surveying, inspections, regulatory compliance and customer service.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage effectively with a wide range of stakeholders.
- A current valid driver’s licence is essential.
Culture and Values
Our vision for our community is to be: "A vibrant, safe and liveable city accessible to all" and that means there’s a place here for you too. Our organisational values represent us as an established growth Council and the values are reflected in everything we do; our decision-making, our actions and our service provision to the community. Council has a diverse and vibrant organisation and we’d love to have you join us to help shape a city for the future.
We are Vibrant MELTON. Our values are:
- Motivate
- Empower
- Lead
- Trust
- Open
- Nurture
Benefits
There are a number of great reasons why our people love working at Melton City Council:
Staff Benefits | Melton City Council
- 13 ADO's (Accrued Day Off) per year
- 5 weeks annual leave
- Flexible Working Hours
- Extensive Career Development & Leadership Programs
- 16 weeks Paid Parental Leave (Super is paid during parental leave)
- 3 weeks Paid Secondary Carer Leave
- Family Room available including Breastfeeding Facilities - Australian Breastfeeding Association
- Wellbeing initiatives
- Subsidised Uniforms
How To Apply
If you require further information about the position, please contact Tony Moussa, Coordinator Building Services on 8099 6304.
Applications must include a Resume and address the Key Selection Criteria outlining your suitability to the role. To address the Key Selection Criteria, you will need to write short statements explaining how you meet the criteria, or how you demonstrate the capability. We encourage you to keep your responses concise.
To be eligible for employment at Melton City Council you must be legally entitled to work in Australia.
All successful applicants will need to undertake pre-employment requirements including but not limited to a satisfactory criminal history record check. Successful applicants must be able to comply with any public health orders applicable to local government.
We strongly encourage job applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disabilities, LGBTIQA+ and people from culturally diverse backgrounds. If selected for an interview and you require any additional support or adjustments regarding interview arrangements, please advise the contact listed above in advance.
Melton City Council is committed to being a child safe organisation and has Zero tolerance for child abuse. Melton City Council is committed to creating and maintaining a child safe organisation where protecting children and preventing and responding to child abuse is at the centre of our everyday thinking and service delivery.
Applications close 11:59pm Monday 16 June 2025
About Melton City Council
Working at the City of Melton
As one of the fastest growing municipalities in Australia, the City of Melton offers a wealth of opportunities to its staff.
You’ll enjoy industry-leading employee benefits, while working up-to-the-minute projects which enhance your skills and capabilities.
Whatever your expertise, the City of Melton can offer you the challenge you've been looking for.
Every week 72 families move to the City of Melton. Every week we welcome 72 newborn babies to our rapidly growing community. Over the next 30 years, the City of Melton’s population will triple to nearly 500,000 people.
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