Senior Building Surveyor
Role Overview
The Senior Building Surveyor will shape the City and support safe, compliant, and sustainable development.
The role is the expert point of contact for complex building approvals and decisions affecting residents.
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Role overview
The Senior Building Surveyor will shape the City and support safe, compliant, and sustainable development.
The role is the expert point of contact for complex building approvals and decisions affecting residents.
What you'll be doing
- Lead assessment of complex statutory building proposals.
- Provide expert compliance advice and resolve challenging cases.
- Represent the City at hearings and tribunals.
- Investigate breaches and drive enforcement outcomes.
- Mentor and develop a high-performing team.
- Build strong stakeholder relationships and influence outcomes.
- Support the Principal Building Surveyor in strategic oversight.
- Champion best practice and continuous improvement.
What you'll bring
- Tertiary qualification in Building or a related discipline.
- Building Surveyor Practitioner Registration at Level 1 or 2.
- Extensive experience in statutory building control.
- Strong knowledge of relevant legislation and processes.
- Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
- Proven ability to manage complex and sensitive matters.
- Experience in staff supervision and mentoring.
- Current driver's licence and National Police Clearance.
Working here
- The City offers boosted superannuation and extra leave options.
- Leadership programs and study support are available.
- The organisation provides diversity, inclusion, recognition, and progression initiatives.
Application details
- Applications close Friday 4 September 2026 at 6pm.
- Interviews may begin before the closing date.
About the City
The City of Stirling is a Western Australian local government serving more than 234,000 residents.
The organisation has a workforce of approximately 1,400 and provides more than 200 community-focused services.
About cityofstirling
Western Australia's largest local government providing municipal services to more than 243,000 residents.
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