Building Surveyor (Pool Inspector)
Permanent Part-time opportunity (0.59 FTE)
Salary up to $ 91,464 per annum pro rata + Super
About the Town
Bassendean is a small local government that sits along the Derbarl Yerrigan on the traditional lands of the Whadjuk Noongar people. We employ around 150 staff in diverse teams of dedicated people who are committed to delivering a wide range of services to our community. The Town maintains strong connections to our residents and drives positive change. We strive to build a strong, liveable community for now and for the future. Although we are small in size, we are big in heart, connectedness and collaboration.
About the team
The Town’s Planning and Regulation business unit is responsible for the Town’s planning, building, environmental health and ranger functions to create people centred places for our community. We strive for excellent customer service and actively collaborate with other teams to achieve the Town’s priorities.
About the role
The role will give the successful applicant an opportunity to:
- Implement and manage the Town’s swimming pool/spa safety barrier inspection program.
- Assist the Principal Building Surveyor to ensure the Town’s Building Services are operating effectively.
- Coordinate the investigation and respond to all Planning and Building complaints received by the Town.
- Perform other duties as directed by the Manager of Planning and Regulation and Principal Building Surveyor, including assessment and determination of building related applications.
About you
The successful candidate will have:
- Tertiary qualifications in Building Surveying (essential)
- Relevant experience aligned with the Local Government role relating to the inspection of safety barriers serving privately owned swimming pools/spas to ascertain compliance with the Building Regulations 2012 (desirable)
- Understanding of the Planning and Development Act 2005, Planning and Development Regulations 2015, Building Act 2011 and Building Regulations 2012 (desirable)
All Town of Bassendean staff demonstrate our corporate values of community, respect, connection, adaptability and accountability.
Salary and Benefits
This Permanent, part-time position attracts an annual salary up to $ 91,464 pro rata plus superannuation.
The Town also offers up to 4% additional superannuation (conditions apply), 17.5% leave loading, free parking, ongoing training and professional development, and up to two additional leave days per calendar year.
Working Hours
The position is part time, 45 hours a fortnight, Monday to Friday. Flexibility options, hybrid work and variable start/finish times are options and may be negotiated for this role.
The Town of Bassendean supports employees having access to flexible working arrangements to help them manage work and life responsibilities. As flexibility means different things to different people, the Town has a range of flexibility options that may be negotiated.
Would you like to know more?
Further information is available on our web site www.bassendean.wa.gov.au. For position related queries please contact David Maher, Principal Building Surveyor at david.maher@bassendean.wa.gov.au
Application close date: Tuesday, 6 August 2024 at 11:30 PM
Cameron Woods
Chief Executive Officer
The Town of Bassendean is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing a safe and inclusive workplace that is reflective of our diverse society. We are one team – collectively our differences strengthen our organisation and deliver great local government to our community. Applications are encouraged from suitably qualified candidates from all backgrounds.
PLEASE NOTE: APPLICATIONS CAN ONLY BE ACCEPTED FROM CANDIDATES WHO HAVE THE RELEVANT WORKING RIGHTS TO FILL THIS POSITION.