Job Task Analysis - Building Surveyor Leadership

• Building safety starts with you – grow with us!
• Full time permanent position on offer
• Competitive salary with superannuation, commensurate with your experience
• Location:  Cheltenham office

 Why join our team

At Kingston, your work contributes directly to community safety, development, and compliance with statutory building requirements. You will work in a professional local government environment with clear governance, established systems, and access to development opportunities that support capability growth over time.

You’ll be joining a highly collaborative team with a genuinely positive and supportive, culture that works closely to deliver consistent outcomes and shared success.

This role provides opportunities to grow your career, along with the chance to lead, mentor, and share your knowledge and experience across all levels of the department, supporting capability development and a high‑performing team environment.

This position has become available due to an internal promotion, reflecting Kingston’s commitment to developing and progressing its people.

About the role

The Deputy Municipal Building Surveyor supports the delivery of statutory building services in accordance with the Building Act 1993 and related legislation.

The role provides senior technical oversight across building services, supports compliance and enforcement functions, and acts for the Municipal Building Surveyor when required to ensure continuity of statutory decision‑making and service delivery.

Key responsibilities:

In this role, you will be expected to:

• Assess complex building permit applications and undertake statutory inspections
• Interpret and apply the Building Act, Building Regulations, and relevant codes to ensure compliance
• Manage compliance and enforcement processes, including the preparation and administration of Notices and Orders
• Provide technical and statutory advice to Council staff, registered practitioners, and members of the public
• Support emergency management activities, including participation in after‑hours response arrangements where required
• Contribute to the development, review, and continuous improvement of policies, procedures, and operational guidance
• Provide technical guidance and oversight within the building services team to support consistent application of legislation
• Represent Council in professional, regulatory, and statutory forums as required

Essential skills, knowledge and experience

To perform this role effectively, you will need:

• A tertiary qualification in Building Surveying and demonstrated experience performing statutory building surveyor functions
• Registration with the Victorian Building Authority as a Building Surveyor (Unlimited), or Building Surveyor (Limited) with progression toward Unlimited
• Demonstrated experience applying the Building Act, Building Regulations, and related legislation within a statutory or regulatory environment
• Experience providing technical oversight, supervision, or guidance in a compliance‑focused or regulatory setting
• The ability to manage resources, budgets, and competing priorities within a statutory service environment
• The ability to assess complex issues, apply legislation, and make defensible regulatory decisions
• Clear written and verbal communication skills suitable for technical documentation, statutory notices, and public enquiries

The right candidate will be able to demonstrate the City of Kingston’s values of

We make a difference ǀ We show care and respect ǀ We take pride in our work ǀ We are better together

Don’t meet every single requirement for this role? At Kingston Council, we recognise that different experiences make for great community outcomes. If you are excited about this role, but your experience doesn’t perfectly align to the criteria we encourage you to submit your application.

How to Apply

To learn more about this role, please view the full Position Description on our Careers website

If you are interested in this opportunity, please submit your resume and a cover letter outlining your experience and how it relates to the role. To apply, please click the ‘Apply’ button.

All applications must be submitted online through our careers portal.  Please note that we do not accept applications or inquiries from recruitment agencies

Enquiries:

For any inquiries about the position, please contact Jim Ploumis, Municipal Building Surveyor at Jim.Ploumis@kingston.vic.gov.au

To be eligible to apply for this position you must have an appropriate Australian or New Zealand work visa.

For any reasonable adjustments or access needs during the application or interview process, please contact the Hiring Manager or email us at peopleandculture@kingston.vic.gov.au

About Kingston 

Kingston Council’s collective focus is on delivering exceptional service that achieves our vision and meets community expectations.

We are an inclusive, resilient community with a thriving economy, where we all share a safe, sustainable environment. The City of Kingston is south-east of Melbourne and is approximately 20km from Melbourne's CBD. We employ over 1,600 people in a diverse range of roles including engineering, customer service, administration, finance, family, youth and children's services, sport and recreation, health, parks and gardens, planning, arts and management.

Why you’ll love working for us?

At Kingston Council, we believe in fostering an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued. We support diversity and encourage applications from persons of all backgrounds. Here are some reasons why you might love working with us: 

• Learning and development opportunities through professional development programs
• Access to accrued day off every four weeks (Full time employees only)
• Salary Packaging
• Purchase leave options
• Career development opportunities,
• Study/development assistance
• Discounted gym memberships
• 16 weeks paid parental leave for both primary and partner carers
• Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)
• Social club events
• Close to Public transport with free onsite parking

For further information visit our website Join our team - City of Kingston

Kingston City Council is an equal opportunity employer, committed to reconciliation and being a child safe organisation.

We are dedicated to attracting, retaining, and developing people of all genders, ethnicities, sexual orientations, abilities, and ages.

Applications are encouraged from all sectors of the community, and we strongly encourage applications from the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community. We support adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process, as well as during employment.