About the position:

The City has a unique and exciting opportunity available for a Coordinator Building Surveying to join the City Growth branch and contribute to shaping the City of Greater Geraldton in a way that allows our community to thrive.

This is a permanent full-time position offering you the opportunity to use your experience and skills in the building industry to shape the way in which the City’s Building Surveying services are delivered so that they are customer focused, efficient, compliant with legislative requirements and aligned to corporate objectives and values. You will also contribute to building the skills and knowledge of our Building Surveying team so they can deliver services professionally and with confidence.

Key accountabilities:

Coordinate, in conjunction with the Manager City Growth, shaping the City of Greater Geraldton’s building surveying services so that it is customer focused, efficient, compliant with legislative requirements and aligned to corporate objectives and values.

Undertake business planning for the Building Surveying Team, including establishing team goals, action plans to achieve those goals, work programs and undertaking risk management.

Coordinate the delivery of the City’s building surveying services by the Building Surveying Team, providing leadership and recommending initiatives aimed at improving service delivery.

Monitor the activities of the Building Surveying Team and provide regular reports to the Director Development Services and Manager City Growth demonstrating alignment with Corporate Business and Operational plans.

Coordinate the development of the knowledge, skills and capacity of the Building Surveying Team through mentoring, coaching, training and other forms professional development.

For further information and to view the position description, visit www.cgg.wa.gov.au/employment

To gain a better understanding of the role, please call Heath Martin, A/Director Development Services on (08) 9956 6742.

Position requirements:

The successful candidate will hold formal qualifications and experience as a Building Surveying Practitioner Level 2 relevant to Western Australia Building Commission requirements. All candidates must have comprehensive knowledge of relevant legislation, regulation and requirements within Western Australia, leadership and office management experience including budget monitoring and managing key stakeholder relationships.

Completion of a pre-employment medical including alcohol and other substances testing is required of all positions at the City.

Remuneration and benefits:

A salary ranging from $126,622 per annum will be offered dependent on knowledge, skills, experience and qualifications.

Some of the additional benefits of working for the City include:

Up to 21% Superannuation (with superannuation co-contribution scheme)

27 Annual Leave days per annum

Health & Wellbeing Program

Flexible working arrangements

Career opportunities

Study Assistance

Centrally located

Free parking

About the City

Overlooking the Indian Ocean, Geraldton is a thriving regional city at the heart of Australia's Coral Coast. With a growing population of over 41,000 people it offers a wide range of services and activities. Geraldton is recognised as one of WA's key growth areas and the opportunities in this regional city are plentiful. You can be part of working with us to deliver the best for our community and this region.

The City of Greater Geraldton actively welcomes, includes and values the unique contributions of all people in its workplace. The City welcomes applications from all age groups, people with a disability, and those from diverse ethnic and cultural backgrounds. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer with strong commitment to fitness for work and safety in the workplace.

Interested in applying?

For information on how to apply for this position, visit the City’s website: www.cgg.wa.gov.au/employment

Applications close 4pm Thursday 18 September 2025

Ross McKim

CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER