Assistant Building Surveyor

Full Time Permanent Position

Band 5 - Salary Range $81,006.12 to $93,280.24 per annum + 12% Super + ADO

Salary offered will depend on level of skills and experience.

Be part of something new

This is a brand-new role at Melton City Council that has been created to support our growing community and evolving strategic priorities. This is a great opportunity to shape the future of the role, bring fresh ideas, and make a meaningful impact from day one.

Why join Melton City Council?

Melton City Council is proud to serve one of Australia’s fastest-growing and most diverse communities. We are a forward-thinking local government committed to creating a city where everyone feels welcome, supported, and empowered.

As a Council, we are driven by innovation, inclusion, and excellence. We deliver high-quality services and infrastructure, promote lifelong learning, and champion health and wellbeing across our municipality. Our team plays a vital role in shaping a vibrant, sustainable future for our residents.

Working with us means being part of a collaborative and inclusive culture that values your growth. We offer:

• Professional and personal development opportunities
• Generous leave entitlements and flexible work arrangements
• A dynamic workplace close to home, surrounded by heritage charm, green spaces, and modern amenities

Join us and help build a city that thrives—where your work makes a real difference every day.

The Opportunity

The Building Services Unit is seeking an experienced and motivated Assistant Building Surveyor to join our dynamic, high performing team. In this key role, you will support the Building Services Unit’s regulatory, administrative, and enforcement functions, working closely with the Municipal Building Surveyor, Team Leader Building Services and Building Inspectors.

You will contribute to ensuring Council meets its statutory obligations under the Building Act 1993 and Building Regulations 2018, with a strong focus on promoting public safety and maintaining compliance across the built environment

Key Responsibilities

• Perform functions required of Council in the administration of the Building Act 1993, the Building Regulations 2018, the National Construction Code and any other relevant Acts, Regulations and Local Laws & Australian Standards.
• Provide specialist technical advice and support to the Municipal Building Surveyor, Team Leader Building Services and Building Inspectors, by carrying out accurate and timely technical assessments of report and consent applications, place of public entertainment applications and protection of the public (Regulation 116) applications. 
• Assist with the carrying out of accurate and timely inspections, building control, report and consent assessments and compliance audits to determine compliance with the relevant building control legislation, and may make decision recommendations in relation to same.
• Prepare accurate and timely reports, correspondence, and advice on building control matters relevant to Council’s responsibilities.
• Respond promptly and courteously to enquiries from internal and external stakeholders, in line with Council policies and procedures.

To view the Position Description, click here.

About you

To be successful in this role you will have the following:

• Advanced Diploma of Building Surveying or Degree with relevant experience in a similar field or role, so as to qualify for registration as a building surveyor or building inspector with the Building Plumbing Commission.
• Sound knowledge of the Building Act, Building Regulations, National Construction Code and Relevant Australian Standards.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage effectively with a wide range of stakeholders.
• Sound knowledge and relevant experience in the building industry, Local Government and private building surveying with good working knowledge of statutory applications and building enforcement provisions of the Building Act and Building Regulations.
• Current valid Victorian Driver’s Licence.
• White card (Construction Induction Training)

Culture and Values

Our vision for our community is to be: "A vibrant, safe and liveable city accessible to all" and that means there’s a place here for you too. Our organisational values represent us as an established growth Council and the values are reflected in everything we do; our decision-making, our actions and our service provision to the community. Council has a diverse and vibrant organisation and we’d love to have you join us to help shape a city for the future.

We are Vibrant MELTON. Our values are:

• Motivate
• Empower
• Lead
• Trust
• Open
• Nurture 

Benefits

There are a number of great reasons why our people love working at Melton City Council: 

Staff Benefits | Melton City Council

• 13 ADO's (Accrued Day Off) per year*
• 5 weeks annual leave* 
• Genuine Flexible work options
• Additional $500 per annum pro rata superannuation for female employees over the age of 45
• Extensive Career Development & Leadership Programs
• Access to the Local Government Employee Health Plan (GMHBA) with exclusive benefits
• 16 weeks Paid Parental Leave (Super is paid during parental leave)* 
• 3 weeks Paid Secondary Carer Leave*
• Wellbeing initiatives

*Eligible for Full Time positions or for Fixed term positions eligible after 12 months of employment. 

How To Apply

If you require further information about the position, please contact Tony Moussa, Coordinator Building Services on 8099 6304.

Applications must include a Resume and address the Key Selection Criteria outlining your suitability to the role. To address the Key Selection Criteria, you will need to write short statements explaining how you meet the criteria, or how you demonstrate the capability. We encourage you to keep your responses concise. 

To be eligible for employment at Melton City Council you must be legally entitled to work in Australia.

All successful applicants will need to undertake pre-employment requirements including but not limited to a satisfactory criminal history record check. Successful applicants must be able to comply with any public health orders applicable to local government. 

We strongly encourage job applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disabilities, LGBTIQA+ and people from culturally diverse backgrounds. If selected for an interview and you require any additional support or adjustments regarding interview arrangements, please advise the contact listed above in advance.

Melton City Council is committed to being a child safe organisation and has Zero tolerance for child abuse. Melton City Council is committed to creating and maintaining a child safe organisation where protecting children and preventing and responding to child abuse is at the centre of our everyday thinking and service delivery.