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Job Title


Health and Building Surveyor


Company : Careers at Council


Location : Mudgee, Australia


Created : 2025-12-15


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

OverviewAt Mid-Western Regional Council we are seeking an experienced Health and Building Surveyor to join our team on a full-time ongoing basis. You will work with the Manager Building and Development and Building Surveyors to provide a quality environmental health and building service, as well provide technical health and building expertise and advice.Location: Mudgee, New South WalesEmployment type: Full-timeResponsibilitiesTo provide technical health and building expertise and advice to the Manager Building and Development, other staff and the public on health and building related matters.To meet the deadlines associated with the assessment of applications and other statutory certificates and applications as required.To provide excellence in customer service through the efficient delivery of clear and accurate advice at the front counter, in pre-development application discussions and general correspondence.Represent Council at meetings and meet with members of the public to effectively guide development within the region and achieve good quality building outcomes.Respond to correspondence as it relates to environmental health and building issues in a timely manner.Coordinate programs and undertake inspections as required to ensure that Council meets its obligations regarding the safe handling of food, on-site disposal of waste and other legislative requirements.Ensure that Council meets its commitments under the EPA Act relating to building control.Actively promote and demonstrate the core values and behavioural requirements of the Workplace Environment Statement.About YouTertiary qualifications (or similar) in Building Surveying.Minimum one (1) years experience in a Local Government Development Control and Health environment (or equivalent).Class C Drivers LicenceCurrent registration (accreditation) as a Building Surveyor Restricted (Class 1 & 10 Buildings) (A3) or current registration (accreditation) as a Building Surveyor - Restricted (All classes of Buildings) (A2).General Construction Induction Card (White card).Demonstrated ability to communicate and interact at all levels on technical advice and policy issues to both internal and external clients.Proven ability to perform successful negotiation and conflict resolution to achieve satisfactory outcomes.Proven ability in the use of effective decision making and problem solving techniques/processes.Proven word processing skills/spreadsheet and database skills.BenefitsMaking a real and tangible contribution to the position of Council within the community.Work/Life Balance with flexible working options including an RDO every 4 weeks.Long Service Leave after 5 years.Health and Wellbeing Program.Professional Learning and Development opportunities.Based in the award-winning town of Mudgee, NSW.About UsMid-Western Regional Council is located in the award-winning town of Mudgee. We are a team of over 450 people who service 25,000 residents across 9,000 square kilometres. We manage a diverse range of 70 different types of businesses and are a leading member of the States first and most advanced Renewable Energy Zone (REZ).Please note: you must address the selection criteria contained in the online questionnaire for your application to be considered. Mid-Western Regional Council is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity. Applicants must be eligible to work in Australia to apply for any positions at Council.What Is NextApplications close on Tuesday 14 October 2025, at 11:59 pm. Interviews may be conducted with suitable candidates before the closing date, and the position may close earlier if a suitable candidate is found.Contact for Further InformationAlina Azar, Director Development 0429 232 664 #J-18808-Ljbffr