Band 5 - $82,392 - $95,116 per annum (plus super)
Permanent Full Time
About Us
Located 35km to the southeast of Melbourne, Greater Dandenong City Council covers 129 square kilometres and has a population of over 169,000 people. The central activities district is Melbourne's second largest retail and commercial centre and includes large shopping complexes at Dandenong and Keysborough as well as the highly popular Dandenong Market.
Greater Dandenong City Council is the most culturally diverse locality in Australia, with residents from over 150 different birthplaces, nearly two-thirds of whom were born overseas. Key industries include manufacturing, health care and social assistance, retail trade, wholesale trade and transport.
We are a progressive organisation of exceptional character that offers a dynamic and rewarding work environment to approximately 900 employees. We recognise that our staff are vital to the delivery of excellent service to our community and the achievement of our long-term vision. We invest in the development of our people, and we strive to be a workplace that is respectful, engaged, accountable, creative and honest.
About the role
Due to continued growth and increasing demand for building compliance and regulatory services, we are seeking a Building Surveyor's Assistant to join our Building Services team. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in supporting statutory building functions while contributing to a collaborative, customer-focused and professional work environment.
The primary objectives of the role are to provide technical advice and assistance to the customers and provide administrative assistance to the Building Services area to enable the team to achieve its legislative responsibilities whilst gaining experience in the Building Surveying field.
About you
To be successful in this role, you will bring strong technical knowledge of the Building Act, Building Regulations, National Construction Code and associated legislation and standards, together with experience in building compliance, inspections and regulatory administration. You will have the ability to assess building applications, undertake inspections and audits, prepare technical reports and correspondence, and provide practical advice to a broad range of stakeholders, including builders, developers, consultants, residents and internal customers.
You are a proactive and customer-focused professional with excellent communication, organisational and problem-solving skills. You demonstrate sound judgement, attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities while ensuring compliance with statutory requirements. You are also committed to continuous improvement and supporting the development of less experienced team members through mentoring and leadership. Participation in an after-hours emergency and on-call roster may be required as part of this role.
Please ensure you address the key selection criteria outlined in the position description as part of your application.
You may be required to undertake practical testing, work preference profiling / psychometric testing, functional capacity assessment (physical) or aptitude testing.
The successful candidate will be asked to produce a clear Working with Children Check and will be asked to consent to a national police check (and where relevant an ‘international criminal history check’), subject to the operation of spent conviction laws. Please note that people with criminal records are not automatically barred from applying for this position. Each application will be considered on its merits.
Benefits of working with us
Council believes in providing an environment where staff thrive, both in the work they do and in how they learn and develop as people and professionals.
Our workplace has an inclusive and diverse culture which encourages innovation and supports your work and life balance. There are plenty of opportunities to learn, develop and grow your career within our expanding and diverse organisation.
Our benefits include
- Salary sacrifice childcare (where available)
- Flexible working options supported including hybrid work
- Access to learning & development programs including study assistance
- Reward & recognition programs
- Access to our support and wellbeing programs
For more information about our benefits, please visit our careers page: Working with Us
Council will consider flexible working arrangements for all positions. We embrace our diverse community and encourage applications from everyone including people of Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander background, people of diverse sexual orientation and gender, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and people of varied age, ability, and faith. Council will give due consideration to any workplace adjustments to accommodate the needs of any prospective or existing staff member.
Council is committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment and promoting cultural safety and wellbeing for children with zero tolerance for child abuse and harm.
If you require any access or reasonable adjustment at any point throughout the recruitment process, then please do let us know by contacting the listed Hiring Manager – your experience truly matters to us.
To apply
To apply for this position please complete the online application form including:
- Response to key selection criteria
You will be required to answer selection questions as part of the application process. The selection process also includes the requirement for reference checks
Position Description: Building Surveyors Assistant – 361.2 KB
Applications close: 5pm, Friday, 18 September 2026
Further information: George Drakopoulos, 8571 1556
