Company Description

Type: Permanent Full-Time
Salary: $96,731 – $101,823 p.a. + super (based on experience)

At the City of Stirling, we’re proud to be WA’s largest local government, serving over 243,000 residents with more than 200 community-focused services. With a workforce of 1,500, we’re committed to building an inclusive, capable and future-ready organisation. We invest in our people, embrace innovation, and offer a workplace where flexibility, wellbeing and growth are more than just words – they’re how we work.

Why You’ll Love This Role

This is your opportunity to apply your building expertise in one of WA’s most diverse and fast-evolving urban environments. As a Building Surveyor at the City of Stirling, you’ll play a key role in shaping safe, sustainable development across a vibrant community. You’ll enjoy a mix of technical challenges, stakeholder engagement, and meaningful public impact - supported by a collaborative team and a workplace that values flexibility, wellbeing, and professional growth.

Job Description

What You’ll Be Doing

• Assess statutory building applications and routine planning proposals
• Provide pre-lodgement advice and respond to customer enquiries
• Conduct inspections and technical assessments
• Prepare reports, recommendations, and advice for internal and external stakeholders
• Represent the City in public meetings, appeals, and enquiries
• Maintain accurate records and contribute to continuous improvement

Position Description - Building Surveyor 2025

Qualifications

What You’ll Bring

We’re looking for a qualified and experienced Building Surveyor who is passionate about safe and sustainable development. You’ll ideally bring:

• Tertiary qualifications in Building or a related discipline
• Registration as a Building Surveyor Practitioner in WA (Level 1 or 2)
• Strong knowledge of statutory building control in a local government context
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• Sound judgement and decision-making abilities
• Experience in building surveying and statutory assessment
• Local government experience (desirable)

Additional Information

Why You’ll Love Working Here

Work Your Way – Flexible hours, free parking, and hybrid options
Grow With Us – Leadership programs, technical development, and study support
Feel Your Best – Corporate Health Discounts, Gym discounts and wellness perks

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Ready to Make a Real Impact?

If you’re ready to shape safe, sustainable development and make a difference in your community, we’d love to hear from you!

Questions? Reach out to Cameron Mackie on (08) 9205 8723

Applications close: Monday 15 September 2025 6pm (We may begin interviews before the closing date, so don’t wait!) http://www.stirling.wa.gov.au/employment

The City embraces its diverse workforce by supporting work-life balance and offering opportunities for progression and development. Here at City of Stirling we celebrate and support inclusion and diversity.

We acknowledge the traditional custodians of the City of Stirling, the Wadjak People of the Nyoongar Nation, and the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples of Australia. We will act with compassion and respect towards all people and value people of all abilities, ages, religions, faiths, sexualities, gender identity and cultural backgrounds.