Building Surveyor/Certifier

The Opportunity

MidCoast Council is seeking an experienced Building Surveyor/Certifier to join the Development Assessment and Building Certification department.

This position is responsible for delivering building certification and approval services, including assessing and determining a range of development and certification applications, undertaking critical stage building inspections, providing professional technical advice and supporting regulatory compliance across the community.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Building Surveyor/Certifier to apply their technical expertise in a diverse local government environment and contribute to safe, compliant and positive community outcomes.

In this role, you will:

• Assess development and certification applications and provide expert advice on building, planning and regulatory matters.
• Undertake inspections, monitor compliance and investigate building and development matters.
• Deliver regulatory enforcement functions, including notices, orders, legal proceedings and stakeholder engagement.

What you'll bring

• Registration as a Registered Certifier (Building Surveying) under the Building and Development Certifiers Act 2018, or eligibility to obtain registration at the appropriate level.
• Extensive experience as a Building Surveyor or in a similar role, supported by relevant tertiary qualifications recognised under NSW legislation.
• Demonstrated knowledge of relevant NSW legislation, regulations and the National Construction Code.
• Excellent communication, organisational, time management, problem solving, conflict resolution and negotiation skills.
• Current Class C Driver Licence.

What we offer?

Salary: Commencing salary circa $98,300 - $108,000 p.a. plus superannuation. (dependent on skills and experience)

Location: This position will be based at our Administration Centre in Yalawanyi Ganya at 2 Biripi Way, Taree. You may also be required to be based from other Council sites across the MidCoast Council region.

Tenure: Permanent, Full Time.

Closing date: Sunday, 30 August 2026 at 11:00 pm.

For questions relating to the position requirements please contact David Underwood, Coordinator Building Approvals who is the hiring manager for this role. David can be reached on (02) •••• •352 or at ••••@midcoast.nsw.gov.au.

For enquiries regarding the application process contact Kim Aird, Human Resources Officer who is the HR representative for this role. Kim can be reached on (02) •••• •467 or at ••••@midcoast.nsw.gov.au.