• Full time permanent role (based on 38 hours per week)
• Monthly RDO
• Flexible working options will be considered
• Salary: $112K - $125K + Super
• Ability to transfer or take LSL (Long Service Leave) within Local Government

About Merri-bek City Council

Merri-bek City Council is a progressive council of 175,000 residents: one community, proudly diverse. Our council area sits within the banks of the Merri Creek and the Moonee Ponds Creek, and includes Brunswick, Coburg, Fawkner, Glenroy, Gowanbrae, Hadfield, Oak Park and Pascoe Vale. Our city is vibrant and energetic, known for its active community, cultural diversity, creative industries and the arts. Our long-term vision has ambitious goals for environmental sustainability, social justice, community wellbeing, and creating great places. With the Civic Centre located in Coburg, 8 kilometres north of Melbourne’s CBD, there are excellent public transport options and great food and cafés right at the doorstep.

Merri-bek Council strives to be a contemporary, innovative and collaborative organisation with a deep commitment to engaging and supporting the Merri-bek community. Our organisational vision is to be one team, brave and diverse, making a difference.

We pride ourselves on being an inclusive and welcoming workplace. We offer flexible and hybrid work options and genuinely care about providing our staff work/life balance. With the Civic Centre located in Coburg, 8 kilometres north of Melbourne’s CBD, there are excellent public transport options and great food, cafés, parks and a cinema right at the doorstep. Merri-bek is a great place to live, work and play.

About the role

This senior role offers extensive opportunities for training & career development in all areas of building surveying approvals and compliance. Key functions falling within the scope of this role include:

• Check plans, issue building permits and carry out mandatory inspections to ensure compliance of building work with applicable legislative requirements.
• Investigate alleged breaches of the Building Act and Regulations, conduct inspections of building work and perform statutory functions aimed at achieving building compliance, in accordance with Council policies and procedures or as approved by the Municipal Building Surveyor.
• Issue statutory Notices and Orders, Direction to Fix and Infringement Notices, in accordance with relevant legislation and Council policy and procedures.
• Keep accurate and precise records of all investigations to a standard whereby such records could be used as evidence in legal or statutory proceedings.
• Prepare legal briefs and submissions to statutory tribunals and bodies and in hearings give evidence collected during the course of duties.
• Flexible and supportive work arrangements are available to cater for work life balance needs.

Skills and experience require to perform the role

• Registration as a Building Surveyor with the Victorian Building Authority.
• Registration as a Building Inspector with the Victorian Building Authority.
• A tertiary qualification or the equivalent in Building Surveying.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Sound knowledge and experience in carrying out Building Surveying enforcement work and building permit work will be highly regarded.
• A sound understanding and demonstrated use computer system software, particularly software used in Municipal Building surveying offices.
• A current driver’s licence is required.
• Proven commitment to a high standard of customer service and enthusiasm for serving all stakeholders.

What the role can offer

• Monthly RDO
• Extensive opportunities for training & career development
• Salary sacrifice options
• A real sense of work-life balance & flexible work options
• Employer-supported study assistance schemes
• Wellness programs
• Flexible working arrangement
• Competitive salary to be negotiated with the successful applicant depending on their level of qualification and experience

Further support offered for our staff

• Up to 20 weeks primary & up to 5 weeks secondary parental leave
• Purchase leave
• Ceremonial leave
• Gender affirmation leave
• Family violence leave

For further information about this position please contact Karl McGhie on 8311 4124 or [email protected]

Applications close: 11:30pm, Tuesday, 15 July 2025
****(ONLY INCLUDE IF A BAND 1-5 *in the case that we receive a high volume of applications, we reserve the right to close this advertisement before the current closing date.

Before submitting an application, please view the Position Description.

Please note that when applying for this role, you may be required to attach your valid Driver's Licence and WWCC. Please have this ready when completing your application.

How to apply

Please fill out an application using our online recruitment system. You will be required to upload your CV, a cover letter outlining your relevant skills and experience. You do not need to respond to the individual Key Selection Criteria. Please also upload any other relevant documents.

*Please note that some documents relating to this position may reference Moreland City Council. We are in the process of updating the councils new name of Merri-bek City Council.

Please note that applications must only be submitted online, applications will not be accepted via email.

Merri-bek City Council is proudly diverse and an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community, people with disability, and people from every culture, sexuality and gender identity, age and ethnic background. Merri-bek City Council is a Child Safe organisation.

Merri-bek is focused on diverse representation of the community we serve. With this we value lived experience that could contribute to the shaping of this role and in turn will continue to provide representation and growth of safe and inclusive work culture.

We encourage everyone to apply and discuss opportunities to develop your knowledge and experience. Council is committed to removing barriers and access to employment where possible at any point in the recruitment, onboarding and during your time at Council. For further information regarding access or modifications you may require for a recruitment process please contact Danni Jovanovic, Recruitment Business Partner on [email protected]

Our Commitment

In May 2021, Merri-bek Council adopted a revised Statement of Commitment to Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung People and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities of the municipality. The statement recognises the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung people as the traditional owners of the lands and waterways of our municipality.

Merri-bek City Council is committed to being a Child Safe Organisation and has zero tolerance for child abuse. We believe children and young people have the right to be and feel safe and that their safety and wellbeing is the responsibility of everyone. You can read more about our Child Safety Commitment Statement on our website.