Lithgow City Council has an exciting opportunity for a Building and Development Officer to join their team in Lithgow, NSW.
Reporting to the Team Leader - Building, you will be responsible for undertaking building control work including pre-lodgement advice and building certification works to ensure that construction activities are undertaken according to statutory requirements and sound environmental practice. The position processes all applications and certificates allocated to the position and completes specialist building and development tasks. This position will also be responsible for determining priorities on building and development matters assigned to, and instigated by the position. The officer will make an independent assessment of such issues, subject to direction issued by the Team Leader Building and the Development Manager and within the limitations of any delegated authority and/or accreditation level.
More specifically, your duties will include (but will not be limited to):
- Ensure that development applications, combined development applications, construction certificates and other applications for approval for the designated area, or as allocated by the Team Leader Building, are assessed expeditiously in accordance with statutory requirements, Council’s Local Environmental Plan, the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act, Local Government Act, any other relevant Acts and Legislation, Building Code of Australia, Council Codes and Policies and Development Control Plans.
- Participate in the functions of the Building and Development Planning Team under the Supervision of the Team Leader Building.
- Ensure that prompt and courteous attention is given to internal and external clients with respect to Building and Development issues.
- Negotiate and liaise with Developers and staff as required by the position.
- Provide accurate, timely and professional advice to internal and external customers, including detailed investigations, reports, briefings and other correspondence relating to development proposals, building certification, fire safety and compliance activities.
- Carry out all duties associated with appointment as a Principal Certifier.
- Maintain documentation in accordance with record keeping policies and legislation.
The successful candidate will meet the following criteria:
- Degree qualification (or equivalent) in building surveying, fire engineering or other relevant discipline
- Either hold, or be eligible for, a Building Surveyor—Unrestricted, Building Surveyor—Restricted (all classes of building) or Certifier—Fire Safety Accreditation under the NSW Building and Development Certifiers Regulation 2020
- Demonstrated experience in Local Government Building Control and a working knowledge of the related relevant regulations and legislation.
- Demonstrated experience and sound working knowledge of the Environmental Planning and Assessment (Development Certificate and Fire Safety) Regulation 2021
- Demonstrated experience in carrying out critical stage inspections for all classes of buildings
- Hold a White Card (NSW General Construction Induction card)
- Well-developed communication skills and ability to prepare a wide range of communication materials, including reports, correspondence, submissions, policies, procedures, and other corporate documents
- Ability to build and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders to assist in completing planning activities
- Well-developed computer literacy skills including the NSW Planning Portal, Microsoft Office, and Geographic Information Systems
- Demonstrated ability to comply with the WHS Act and Regulations, Safe Work NSW Codes of Practice, Australian Standards and Council’s WHS Policies and Procedures
In addition, an ideal candidate would have a willingness to learn and further develop professional skills, and A1-A2 Accreditation from Building Professionals Board.
If you are looking for a change of lifestyle, a new adventure, or to take the next step in your career, this is the role for you.
- Between $1,835.44 and $2,039.77 per week, commensurate with your skills, qualifications and experience
- Permanent, Full-time, 35 hours per week
- Ongoing learning and development opportunities
- Work/Life balance with a rostered day off every fortnight
- Access to Council's Fitness Passport Program and Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
APPLICATIONS CLOSE ON Wednesday 5 August 2026 at 4pm AEST.
Please note: To be considered for this position, candidates must address all selection criteria. Those who do not address the selection criteria with examples will not be considered.
Applications generated using Artificial Intelligence (AI) may not be progressed in the recruitment process.
Preferred applicants will be required to undertake a pre-employment medical, which includes a drug and alcohol screening and functional assessment. Preferred applicants may be subject to reference checks, driving history checks, qualification checks, a NSW Police Check, a Working with Children check and confirmation of your Right to Work in Australia.
You must be an Australian or New Zealand Citizen or a permanent resident or have the right to live and work in Australia to apply for this position.
The Lithgow local government area is located on the western edge of the majestic Blue Mountains. The area totals 4,567 square kilometres from the Capertee and Wolgan Valleys in the north, Little Hartley in the east, Tarana in the south and Meadow Flat in the west.
The major urban centre of Lithgow nestles in a valley of that name, overlooked by the sandstone escarpments of the Blue Mountains. In the addition to the major urban centre of Lithgow, the Lithgow local government area has 12 villages with mining or farming backgrounds. These smaller centres have proven to be a attractive rural residential areas which, along with the broader rural areas offer a truly unique lifestyle that harmonises its urban, industrial and rural qualities.
Council is focused on delivering quality services as a Centre of Regional Excellence that encourages community growth and development, and contributes to the efficient and effective management of the environment, community and economy for present and future generations.
The guiding principles of communication, accountability, respect, empathy and support define how Lithgow City Council strengthen its working environment to deliver on the aspirations of our community. For further details on Council's values, please visit https://council.lithgow.com
