Building Surveying Coordinator HRM/1411

• Career opportunity
•  Challenging and dynamic role
• Sandringham location
• Circa $82K - $92K + car + super

An exciting opportunity exists for an experienced registered Building Surveyor to work in the Building Department and being involved in the mentoring and developing of junior staff, in the assessment of development proposals and in carrying out fire safety inspections on high risk buildings within the municipality.

Reporting to the Manager Building/Municipal Building Surveyor, the role is primarily responsible for the day-to-day operation of the Building Department, providing guidance
and advice to the building staff to ensure professional standards are maintained, responding to customer service requests, and ensuring that Councils statutory
obligations are being met.

The successful applicant will posses:

• Detailed knowledge and understanding of the provisions and underlying principles of the Building Act, Building Regulations, Building Code of Australia
  and related statutes.
• Ability to communicate specialist information in a clear and concise manner to the organisation and Council’s clients.
• Ability to apply analytical and investigative skills to resolve issues and assist in the development of policy.
• Advocacy skills in representing Council before tribunals, panels and the courts.
• Practical experience in the building surveying industry.
• Staff supervisory experience over several years in a team environment, including the completion of staff performance plans.
• Mentoring and staff development.
• Strong customer service skills.
• Well-developed conflict and problem resolution skills.

Written applications close Friday 23 October 2009 at 5pm. Please quote positionnumber HRM/1411 in your application and address the key selection criteria in the
Position Description.

Telephone enquiries can be directed to Geoff Goddard on 9599 4334. To find out more about the role.

How to apply:

All applicants are required to: 

• Refer to the Position Number HRM/1411 in their application and include their contact details (address, telephone and mobile phone). 
• Address the Key Selection Criteria in the Position Description for HRM/1411. 
• Choose one method for submitting the application, either:

Mail: The Human Resources Unit
Bayside City Council
PO Box 27
Sandringham
3191

Fax: 9598 4474

Email: recruitment@bayside.vic.gov.au

Privacy: By submitting your application to Council, you agree that we may use your personal information for the purpose of processing your application. If you are shortlisted for interview and we perform a reference check, third parties may be contacted to obtain more information about you.

For more information, contact the Manager of People and Performance on 9599 4380. Candidates who are shortlisted will be contacted by telephone to arrange an interview time (usually two weeks after the closing date). The remaining candidates will not be contacted.