
Senior Building Surveyor
Queanbeyan-Palerang Regional Council
Posted 7 days ago
The Package: $118,181.96 - $129,487.28 gross per annum + 12% super inclusive of Market Premium. (Evaluated as Grade 16 of the QPRC Salary System 2025).
Fulltime– 35 hours per week. Flexible work arrangements may apply.
Are you looking to help make a positive contribution to your local community? Council is seeking a professional to join us as a Senior Building Surveyor.
In this role you will:
Assist in undertaking the function of a building certifier for the Queanbeyan Palerang Local Government Area.
Provide leadership, mentoring and a high level of technical advice to both internal and external stakeholders.
Assist in the assessment and management of construction certificates, complying development certificates, and Occupation Certificates and undertaking the Principal Certification role for applicants.
We are looking for someone who:
Holds and maintains accreditation as a Building Surveyor – Restricted (all classes of building) or higher, in accordance with the Building and Development Certifiers Act 2018.
Demonstrates expertise in applying relevant certification standards and legislation, including the National Construction Code, Local Government Act, Swimming Pools Act, and NSW Environmental Planning legislation.
Can demonstrate proven commitment to delivering high-quality customer service, with strong interpersonal, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.
Has advanced analytical and problem-solving capabilities, with the ability to mentor and support team members.
Working with us: The successful candidate will join Council during an exciting period of development where they will observe the benefits of their contributions to the local community. They will enjoy an inclusive and diverse workplace committed to supporting professional growth.
If you have any questions relating to the role, please contact:
Megan Blakey
Coordinator, Building Certification
0407 451 673
Closing date: 9.00am Monday 25 August 2025
About Queanbeyan-Palerang Regional Council
Queanbeyan-Palerang Regional Council is the largest employer in our local government area with more than 520 staff employed across Queanbeyan, Bungendore, Braidwood and Captains Flat.
Queanbeyan-Palerang is one of the fastest growing inland regional centres in NSW and we are always updating our processes, plans and programs to support our community’s needs.
We are a diverse organisation with roles on our roads, in parks, at the pool or in an office and we run 39 key services which are broken up into 117 programs. These services meet the varied needs of our community from water and sewer connections and waste collections through to community events and libraries.
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