Your New Role:
Kempsey Shire Council is seeking a motivated and customer-focused Building Surveyor to join our Development and Compliance team. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the growth of our shire while working across a diverse range of development and certification projects.
In this role, you will assess and determine building certification applications, undertake inspections, provide technical advice, and support Council’s regulatory responsibilities across building and development compliance matters.
As a Building Surveyor, you will:
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Assess and determine construction certificates, complying development certificates, occupation certificates, building information certificates and related applications.
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Undertake inspections relating to development and building matters.
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Perform the functions and responsibilities of a Principal Certifier.
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Assess development applications and applications under relevant legislation including the Local Government Act and Roads Act.
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Assist Council in meeting obligations under the Swimming Pool Act and fire safety legislation.
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Provide technical advice to staff, developers, builders and the public.
For a full list of the Key Accountabilities of the role, please refer to the Position Description.
About You:
To be successful in this role, you will possess:
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Minimum Diploma level qualification in Building Surveying or similar discipline is essential.
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Registration with Building Commission NSW as an accredited building surveyor – restricted (class 1 and 10 buildings) is essential.
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Registration with Building Commission NSW as an accredited building surveyor – unrestricted (all classes of buildings) is desirable.
- Strong knowledge of building certification legislation and the National Construction Code (NCC).
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Experience assessing certification applications and undertaking inspections.
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Excellent communication, negotiation and customer service skills.
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Strong organisational and time management abilities.
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Demonstrated computer skills including Greenlight (or similar), GIS systems and Microsoft Office applications.
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Current General Construction Induction Card and Class C Driver Licence.
About Us:
Kempsey Shire Council (KSC) is located on the Mid North Coast of NSW, known for its genuine hospitality, pristine beaches, sub-tropical rainforests, mountain ranges, rock river gorges, sprawling farmland and peaceful villages.
We are a progressive, proactive and dynamic organisation, and we pride ourselves on the respectful and supportive workplace we have cultivated. With 360+ dedicated staff managing $1.8 billion worth of assets across many sites throughout the Shire, KSC work closely with our community to build an inspired, connected Macleay Valley.
Why Join Us?
As the successful candidate, you’ll enjoy:
- A permanent full-time position, 35-hour work week.
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Monthly Rostered Day Off (RDO).
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Weekly salary of $1,776.69 to $1,999.68 (plus superannuation).
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Generous leave entitlements, including access to Long Service Leave after five years.
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A working environment focussed on wellbeing, including flexible work arrangements, rostered days off, EAP access, social club, and health and wellbeing programs.
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Fitness Passports for discounted access to a range of gym and pool facilities.
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Career development and learning opportunities.
- Novated Leasing and salary packaging options.
- A supportive, collaborative working environment designed to help you grow!
- A fantastic lifestyle and work life balance, on the beautiful Mid-North Coast.
Interested?
Please apply via Council’s website http://careers.kempsey.nsw.gov.au/. Note that you will be required to prepare and submit:
- A short statement (maximum 2 pages) outlining how your experience, abilities, knowledge and personal qualities will enable you to achieve the key accountabilities of the role (as listed in the Position Description); and
- Your current resume.
Applications Close: COB Wednesday, 17 June 2026.
Please note that Council reserves the right to close this job advertisement before the stated closing date if a suitable candidate is found. Therefore, we encourage all interested applicants to submit their applications as soon as possible.
Have questions? Please contact Troy Baker, Coordinator Building Surveyors, for a confidential discussion on Ph: 02 6566 3200.
Please Note: Our recruitment notification process is primarily via system generated emails. Please ensure your email is correct before submitting your application to avoid missing crucial updates.
- Completion of a pre-employment medical assessment is a requirement of KSC’s recruitment process for this position.
If you experience any difficulties applying online, please contact the Recruitment team on 02 6566 3200 or email [email protected]
Thank you and good luck with your application.
Kempsey Shire Council is an equal opportunity employer and we celebrate our diverse, inclusive and values-led workforce. We welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with diverse culture and linguistic backgrounds and people with a disability. In addition, Kempsey Shire Council will provide reasonable adjustments for suitably qualified individuals with disabilities. If you require additional assistance to participate in the recruitment process, please discuss with the advertised contact person. You can ask for reasonable adjustments to be made at any time during the recruitment process.
