Are you looking for a rewarding career where you can grow and develop while having the benefit of living in an idyllic North Coast location? Here at Clarence Valley Council, we strive to be a progressive employer that offers a rewarding and flexible work environment. Our vision is to create a community full of opportunity and our workforce is where we start to achieve our community aspirations.

Located in the Northern Rivers of NSW, we cover 10,441 square kilometres with the three major community hubs of Grafton, Yamba and Maclean. We are one of the biggest employers in the Valley and can offer you a rewarding career and a new lifestyle. Our goal is to be the employer of choice in the Valley, creating opportunities for those who live here already and for those who want to move here.

We are in an exciting period of transformation with a focus on employee engagement, satisfaction and delivering exceptional services and facilities for the community. We strive to lead with openness and courage and want you to be part of that journey.

So come and join the team while enjoying all that Clarence Valley has to offer you and your family.

Learn more about living in the Clarence Valley here.

What you need to know...
• permanent full time - 70 hours per fortnight
• the package: $104,669 to $124,820 plus superannuation per annum
• location: Grafton, NSW
• flexible work options for a healthy work/life balance
• enjoy the benefits of flex time
• access to fitness passport

About the role
Lead a high-performing team in one of the most picturesque regions of New South Wales. As Coordinator Building Services, you’ll oversee the delivery of professional building, development assessment, and compliance functions across the Clarence Valley. You’ll provide expert technical and regulatory advice, manage workloads, and ensure timely, consistent, and high-quality decisions that support safe and compliant development. With a strong focus on leadership and collaboration, you’ll guide a team of skilled professionals, fostering a positive culture of accountability, continuous learning, and service excellence.

This is an opportunity to combine professional leadership with an enviable lifestyle. Nestled between pristine beaches, vibrant rivers, and lush hinterland, the Clarence Valley offers the perfect balance of career challenge and quality of life. If you’re a registered or eligible Building Surveyor with proven experience in managing building certification, regulatory services, or development assessment—and you value teamwork, innovation, and community—join us in shaping the future of one of regional NSW’s most naturally beautiful and welcoming communities.

To be considered for this position you will need to:
• Supply relevant certificates and licences
• Attach a cover letter (2 pages maximum) and an up-to-date resume (5 pages maximum) that clearly details your skills & experience as relevant to this position.
• Target questions - answer the target questions - maximum 300 words each question
Q1. What are your qualifications and experience as a building surveyor (all classes), including details related to assessment of development applications and building compliance?
Q2. What is your proposed leadership style to manage Building Services as a high performing team?
Q3. Please describe a situation where you had to get cooperation from your team, and others in an organisation, to identify and deliver a business improvement.

Contact
Murray Lane, Manager Development and Land Use Planning on 02 6643 0287.

Closing date
Tuesday 4 November 2025 at 11.30 pm (NSW time).

Other important information
This position is located at Council's Grafton Office, however, this may change should business needs identify other work locations to be more appropriate to deliver our services in the future.
A probation period applies to this position.

How to apply
All applications must be lodged online via Council's website www.clarence.nsw.gov.au

For further information about the selection process including tips on how to address the selection criteria please refer to the Careers page on the Clarence Valley Council website.

Council is an EEO employer and First Nations people are encouraged to apply.

Council also recognises the skills and attributes of veterans and welcomes applications from ex-service personnel.