Full Time Permanent Position
Band 8 - Salary Range $127,546 to $142,788 per annum + 12% Super + ADO
Salary offered will depend on level of skills and experience.
Why join Melton City Council?
Melton City Council is proud to serve one of Australia’s fastest-growing and most diverse communities. We are a forward-thinking local government committed to creating a city where everyone feels welcome, supported, and empowered.
As a Council, we are driven by innovation, inclusion, and excellence. We deliver high-quality services and infrastructure, promote lifelong learning, and champion health and wellbeing across our municipality. Our team plays a vital role in shaping a vibrant, sustainable future for our residents.
Working with us means being part of a collaborative and inclusive culture that values your growth. We offer:
- Professional and personal development opportunities
- Generous leave entitlements and flexible work arrangements
- A dynamic workplace close to home, surrounded by heritage charm, green spaces, and modern amenities
Join us and help build a city that thrives—where your work makes a real difference every day.
The Opportunity
The Building Services Unit is seeking qualified, experienced, and a highly motivated Building Inspector to join our dynamic and high-performing team. This is a key role supporting the Building Unit’s regulatory, administrative, and enforcement functions. You will play a vital part in ensuring Council meets its statutory obligations under the Building Act 1993, with a strong focus on promoting public safety and maintaining compliance within the built environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver high-quality technical and customer service support to align with the objectives of the Building Services Unit.
- Support the Municipal Building Surveyor (MBS) and Team Leader, Building Services, in fulfilling Council’s statutory and regulatory obligations under the Building Act 1993, Building Regulations 2018, Local Laws and other relevant legislation and relevant Australian Standards including risk management responsibilities.
- Conduct inspections and compliance assessments, including investigations into illegal and unsafe buildings, Pool compliance and initiate enforcement actions where appropriate. Report findings to the MBS and Team Leader Building Services.
- Deliver accurate, timely, and practical regulatory advice to residents, property owners, and stakeholders on building and construction related matters.
- Prepare formal documentation and reports, including Building Notices, Building Orders, and other statutory directions as required.
- Respond to customer complaints and enquiries and assist in the processing of applications for report and consent and other related applications and approvals as required.
- Contribute to the review and development of policies and procedures, and actively participate in ongoing professional development, including relevant training, seminars, and workshops.
- Represent Council during emergency callouts and participate in the after-hours on call emergency response roster as required.
To view the Position Description, click here.
About you
To be successful in this role you will have the following:
- Current registration with the Victorian Building Authority as a Building Inspector (Limited or Unlimited) or Building Surveyor (Limited).
- Comprehensive knowledge of the Building Act 1993, Building Regulations 2018, National Construction Code (NCC), relevant Australian Standards and the Building Plumbing Commission Code of Conduct for Building Surveyors.
- Relevant experience in the building surveying industry and within Local Government, with a strong focus on building surveying, inspections, regulatory compliance and customer service.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage effectively with a wide range of stakeholders.
- A current and valid driver’s licence is essential.
- White card (Construction Induction Training).
Culture and Values
Our vision for our community is to be: "A vibrant, safe and liveable city accessible to all" and that means there’s a place here for you too. Our organisational values represent us as an established growth Council and the values are reflected in everything we do; our decision-making, our actions and our service provision to the community. Council has a diverse and vibrant organisation and we’d love to have you join us to help shape a city for the future.
We are Vibrant MELTON. Our values are:
- Motivate
- Empower
- Lead
- Trust
- Open
- Nurture
Benefits
There are a number of great reasons why our people love working at Melton City Council:
Staff Benefits | Melton City Council
- 13 ADO's (Accrued Day Off) per year*
- 5 weeks annual leave*
- Genuine Flexible work options
- Extensive Career Development & Leadership Programs
- Access to the Local Government Employee Health Plan (GMHBA) with exclusive benefits
- 16 weeks Paid Parental Leave (Super is paid during parental leave)*
- 3 weeks Paid Secondary Carer Leave*
- Wellbeing initiatives
- Eligible for Full Time positions or for Fixed term positions eligible after 12 months of employment.
How To Apply
If you require further information about the position, please contact Kirk Rick, Team Leader Building Services on 9747 5979.
Applications must include a Resume and address the Key Selection Criteria outlining your suitability to the role. To address the Key Selection Criteria, you will need to write short statements explaining how you meet the criteria, or how you demonstrate the capability. We encourage you to keep your responses concise.
To be eligible for employment at Melton City Council you must be legally entitled to work in Australia.
All successful applicants will need to undertake pre-employment requirements including but not limited to a satisfactory criminal history record check. Successful applicants must be able to comply with any public health orders applicable to local government.
We strongly encourage job applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disabilities, LGBTIQA+ and people from culturally diverse backgrounds. If selected for an interview and you require any additional support or adjustments regarding interview arrangements, please advise the contact listed above in advance.
Melton City Council is committed to being a child safe organisation and has Zero tolerance for child abuse. Melton City Council is committed to creating and maintaining a child safe organisation where protecting children and preventing and responding to child abuse is at the centre of our everyday thinking and service delivery.
Applications close 11:59pm Tuesday 21 July 2026
