Why join the Planning and Development team at East Gippsland Shire Council?
The East Gippsland Shire Council Planning and Development team has seen its way through bushfires, floods, a pandemic and re-building to maintain a strong capacity and commitment to serving our community. We pride ourselves on our teamwork, resilience and collaborative approach both in the team and with our stakeholders.
We Are East Gippsland Shire
East Gippsland is a natural playground with over 21,000 square km of land including high country, nine national parks, two significant marine parks, Australia’s largest navigable inland lake system and stunning coastlines included!
East Gippsland Shire Council is a large regional council covering 10% of Victoria. With a workforce of passionate community members, EGSC offers challenging and rewarding skills development and the ability to work with a range of teams across a range of locations.
Position overview
The Building Inspector is responsible for inspecting buildings and swimming pool barriers to ensure compliance with the Building Act, Building Regulations, and other relevant legislation. The role involves preparing reports, issuing notices and certificates, and assisting with enforcement actions where required. The Building Inspector also provides professional advice to builders, internal staff, and the public on building matters. They support the Municipal Building Surveyor in delivering Council’s building control functions and maintaining safety standards across the municipality.
Your key responsibilities include:

• Conduct inspections of buildings and swimming pool barriers for compliance
• Issue building notices, orders, reports and certificates as required
• Investigate complaints and undertake enforcement of building legislation
• Provide advice to builders, internal staff and the public on building matters

What we’re looking for:

• A degree in Building Surveying or equivalent qualification
• Registered Building Inspector or Building Surveyor with the Victorian Building Authority
• Strong knowledge of building legislation, safety standards and codes
• Experience in inspections, enforcement and report writing
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills with the ability to work independently

If successful, you will need to undertake a police check and pre-employment medical check. You must also be legally entitled to work in Australia.
Why you’ll love EGSC
Work-Life Balance:

• 60/40 Hybrid office/WFH options
• Option to purchase additional leave
• Flexible start and finish times
• Extra time off over Christmas
• Discounted memberships to our Recreation Centres

Competitive Salaries:

• Banded salaries with built in yearly increases!
• Annual leave loading paid as a lump sum in December!

A Supportive environment:

• 17 weeks paid parental leave pro rata
• Additional special leave available for chronic health conditions and other special needs
• Learning and Development team to keep your skills up to date and give you the opportunity to develop your career!
• Employee Assistance Program offering counselling support when you need it
• Staff consultative committee - management consult staff on big decisions

To apply, please submit:

• A cover letter detailing your interest and the skills you will bring to the role.
• A current resume
• A statement addressing each of the key selection criteria in the position description.

Applications close at 11.59pm on 30 July 2025
Questions? Contact Martin Richardson, Manager Planning and Development, on (03) 5153 9500.
East Gippsland Shire Council is committed to being a diverse and inclusive organisation that supports flexible and accessible working arrangements for all. This includes people with a disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people who identify as LGBTIQA+, gender diverse people, religiously, culturally and linguistically diverse people and people of any age.
East Gippsland Shire Council is committed to upholding the Child Safe Standards and has a zero tolerance for child abuse and harm. To uphold these standards a valid working with children check is required to be held for applicable positions.