Ready to shape the future of one of WA’s fastest-growing communities?

Join the City of Cockburn and help ensure safe, compliant, and sustainable development across our rapidly evolving landscape!

As Cockburn continues to experience rapid development, we’re looking for a Building Surveyor to join our passionate and professional team, to ensure safe, compliant, and sustainable development across Cockburn’s rapidly evolving landscape.

This position has become available following the internal promotion of one of our team members—reflecting the City’s strong commitment to supporting staff growth and helping individuals reach their full potential.

About the Role

As a Building Surveyor at the City of Cockburn, you’ll play a key role in ensuring the safety, compliance, and integrity of the built environment within our community. This role involves assessing building applications, conducting site and compliance inspections, and issuing statutory certifications in line with the Building Act 2011, the Building Code of Australia, and other relevant legislation.

About You

You’ll bring:

• Registration (or eligibility) with the WA Department of Local Government, Industry Regulation and Safety
• Knowledge of the Building Act 2011, Building Code of Australia, R-Codes, and relevant Australian Standards
• Experience in statutory approvals, inspections, and compliance
• Strong communication and analytical skills
• WA Driver’s Licence and Construction White Card (essential)
• Local government experience and Level 1 or 2 registration (highly regarded)

About the City

Cockburn is home to over 135,000 residents and 9,000 businesses across 24 suburbs. Our community blends long-established neighbourhoods with dynamic new developments, offering a rich mix of lifestyles and experiences — with everything from pristine beaches and wetlands to theme parks and world-class recreation facilities.

We’re centrally located in the southern suburbs of Perth, on Whadjuk Nyungar Boodjar (the land of the Whadjuk Nyungar people) between the coast and Jandakot Airport.

The City of Cockburn is a nationally recognised leading local government.

Employee Benefits and Role Details:

Why work with us?

• Generous superannuation (up to 16%)
• Additional 2 days of leave per year
• Flexible working arrangements (including a 9-day fortnight)
• Cockburn ARC membership and wellness programs

Salary: $93,945.24 - $118,583.27 per annum, depending on skills and experience.

Hours: 38 hours per week, 9-day fortnight

How to Apply:

Visit our webpage: Job Vacancies - City of Cockburn, download the position description at the bottom of the page and carefully review the selection criteria.

THEN, click the 'APPLY' button and follow the prompts to attach a current resume and a detailed cover letter addressing the selection criteria and outlining how your experience, skills, and attributes make you the ideal candidate for this role.

Note: Applications submitted via email will not be accepted.

Closing Date:

Monday 22, 2025 at 5:00 pm

Further information:

Contact Pardeep Chouhan, Service Lead Building Services on 9411 3659, [email protected]

The City of Cockburn reserves the right to commence recruitment prior to this date.

The City of Cockburn is committed to achieving a diverse workforce and strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, people of all ages and people with disability.