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Job Description
- Permanent fulltime role 1.0 FTE) working 38 hours across 5 days per week.
- Salary Classification MOA5
- Salary Range $99365.02 $103663.17 11.5 superannuation
- Working within a highly supportive engaged and professional team that received the Local Government Professionals (SA) Leadership Excellence (Customer Service) Award in 2023.
About us
The City of Unley is a vibrant and dynamic council that provides a range of valued and diverse services to its community. Based on the city fringe less than 4 kilometres from the Adelaide CBD the Council engages with its community across local business initiatives community events arts environmental sustainability community services and volunteering programs.
We are passionate leaders in many fields and believe that what we do makes a positive difference to our community.
About the role
The role is responsible for providing high level customer focused development and compliance services and ensuring development work undertaken within the City is completed in accordance with relevant development approvals related legislation and community expectations. The role offers a level of autonomy and selfdirection with guidance and support from experienced senior officers and associated planning and environmental health teams.
The role is primarily focused on assessment inspection and compliance work relating to the Planning Development and Infrastructure Act 2016 Local Nuisance and Litter Control Act 2016 National Construction Code Series and related Australian Standards.
Functions of the role are varied and include working on residential and commercial developments while engaging with residents community members and professionals from varied backgrounds to action minor and complex development functions.
About you
To succeed in this role you will have:
- Relevant tertiary qualifications in Building Surveyingand extensive experience relevant to the position.
- Current Accreditation to Assistant Building Surveyor (Level 3
- Building Surveyor Limited (Level 2 under the Planning Development and Infrastructure Act 2016 Accredited
- Demonstrated experience in engaging with key stakeholders at all levels.
- Experience in undertaking compliance investigations and enforcement processes.
- A sound understanding of the role of Local Government in development service delivery.
- A detailed working knowledge of the Planning Development and Infrastructure Act 2016 Local Nuisance and Litter Control Act 2016 National Construction Code Referenced Australian Standards and related policies.
The Unley Employee Experience
We recognise the need to create an employee experience that enables the organisations talent to thrive and provide innovative and outstanding services to our community. We provide a flexible supportive and inclusive environment that encourages professional development. Some of our outstanding conditions of employment and benefits are designed to attract and retain the best people. As a member of our team you will benefit from:
- supportive flexible work environment with work / life balance
- competitive salary and conditions
- ongoing support for your development and further education
- complimentary access to Journey Insurance and Income Protection Fund
- holistic health and wellbeing programs
More information
All enquiries and applications will remain private and confidential. Specific enquires on the position can be directed to Grant Birss Team Leader Building and Health at or on
Applications should include a Cover Letter and Resume outlining the skills experience and qualities you can bring to this position.
Applications close 10:00pm Sunday 20th April 2025
We will be reviewing applications throughout the advertising period and we may close this advertisement before the specified date.
Preemployment requirements:
The position is subject to satisfactorily meeting the following employment requirements.
- General Employment Probity Check
- Preemployment medical including Drug and Alcohol screening
Everyone Belongs at Unley
As part of our commitment to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace this role is open to candidates seeking workplace flexibility. We invite candidates of all ages and culturally diverse backgrounds including people living with a disability and First Nations People to apply.
We are committed to making reasonable adjustments to provide a positive barrier free recruitment process and a supportive workplace.
We will be reviewing applications throughout the advertising period and we may close this advertisement before the specified date.
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Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
