Full Time – Permanent

We offer flexibility, growth, and a chance to assess diverse development applications and ensure development compliance across the city.

About the Position

Attractive opportunity for an experienced and inspiring Building Surveyor to:

• lead a great team of seven Building officers with a mix of experience
• oversee the assessment and inspection requirements of a diverse and challenging mix of development applications covering all classes (industrial, commercial, residential etc)
• work in an interesting area with a broad variety of land uses, including the McLaren Vale region and mid-coast at the southern fringe of Adelaide
• support the council to achieve quality development and growth.

Reporting to the Manager Development Services, this role will provide coordinated leadership and supervision for the building team’s day-to-day activities, including ensuring staff availability, workload balance and performance standards. This position also entails providing professional advice to internal and external stakeholders on the development process and expert opinions in decision appeals.

About You

As a part of a collaborative team in a dynamic and fun environment, your energy, positivity, and innate communication skills will empower you to lead and inspire your team towards achieving a common goal. You will currently hold accreditation as an Accredited Professional Building Level 1 or Level 2 issued in accordance with the Planning, Development and Infrastructure Regulations 2016. You will need robust interpersonal and customer service skills to provide expert guidance and foster a professional service-oriented approach.

Key Selection Criteria:

1. Leadership and management skills in a local government environment.
2. Detailed knowledge of the assessments of development application process and the prescribed inspections regime.
3. Thorough understanding of relevant legislation and codes including the National Construction Code and the Planning Development and Infrastructure Act 2016.
4. Negotiation skills and the ability to handle difficult situations to achieve positive outcomes.
5. Manage and organise work to meet conflicting demands of a diverse team.
6. Detailed knowledge of council’s decision-making process and the ability to identify areas of political sensitivity.

Working for Council

Some of the benefits of working with us include:

• Competitive salary
• Fun and energetic team
• Generous leave entitlements including 3 additional paid days over Christmas
• Flexible ways of working
• Free parking
• An expansive health & wellbeing program
• Just over 10 minutes from the bottom of the Southern Expressway
• Salary sacrificing options.

We encourage applicants to contact Matthew Lawrence, Manager Development Services
(08) 8384 0137 to discuss this opportunity in more detail.

Application Process:

To be considered for this position, all applicants must submit a resume and a cover letter addressing how they meet each of the key selection criteria detailed within this advertisement. It is mandatory to provide detailed explanations of relevant experience and qualifications related to the criteria outlined above.

Applicants will be assessed based on their ability to demonstrate relevant experience for the position and alignment with the City of Onkaparinga’s Values and Behaviours.

The City of Onkaparinga is committed to a diverse, inclusive, and accessible workplace. We welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and individuals with disabilities. For any adjustments during the recruitment process or on the job, contact [email protected].

The City of Onkaparinga advises that the recruitment process includes a medical assessment, confirmation of experience and stated qualifications and may also include psychometric testing.

Applications close – 9am Friday 20 June 2025