Cadet Building Surveyor

Employment type: 3-year fixed term contract
Hours per week: 38
Remuneration: Band 4 salary from $78402.48 per annum plus superannuation and a fortnightly RDO
Location: Werribee based with potential for a hybrid work arrangement

About the role
Wyndham City Council has an exciting and challenging opportunity for you to be part of the innovative Building Services Unit. The Building Services Unit is currently seeking a Cadet Building Surveyor to join their energetic and dedicated team in providing high quality statutory and building permit services.

Reporting to the Team Leader - Statutory Building you will contribute to the success of the unit by providing accurate technical advice on statutory and building permit matters to rate payers and builders together with performing administrative and technical functions for Building Services.

This is a great opportunity to kick-start your career and to gain valuable experience in building surveying.

What your day will look like

• Excellent customer service

• Clear and appropriate responses to customer enquiries

• Support to other team members

• Effective time management of own workload

• Accurate and timely assessments of a variety of applications

What you will bring

• Knowledge of building construction and terminology

• Completed or currently undertaking studies as a Building Inspector or Building Surveyor

• Possess a basic understanding of the Building Act Building Regulations Building Code of Australia and Australian Standards

• Excellent written and oral communication skills

• A continuous improvement mindset with a positive proactive and flexible attitude

If you progress past the interview stage you may be required to complete pre-employment screening which may include police checks a medical qualification verification and an Australian work rights check.

Why join Wyndham
We are one of Australias fastest growing and most diverse cities.

By 2040 we will have more than 500000 residents and our people are hard at work designing the precincts building the infrastructure developing the policies and delivering the programs that will ensure the City is prepared.

Look at our job opportunities and you may be surprised at what you discover: a future-focused culture a sense of purpose and possibility and real opportunities to strengthen our diverse community. It all adds up to make Wyndham City a great place to belong.

Our people are our most valued asset. We are focused on building a culture that empowers every person to do their best work. Flexibility is built right into our DNA and we are committed to cultivating an inclusive workplace that celebrates a diverse workforce.

How to apply
Please apply online by submitting your resume and cover letter outlining your suitability for the role via the provided link.

Applications close at 11:59PM on Tuesday 28 October 2025.

For a confidential discussion please contact Barry Bouquet Team Leader Building Statutory Area on

Wyndham City Council is committed to providing a recruitment experience that is fair inclusive and accessible. If you have specific accessibility needs or general recruitment enquiries please contact our Careers team via or.

Child Safe Organisation
Wyndham City Council has zero tolerance to any form of child abuse and is committed to the safety wellbeing and empowerment of children. We create and maintain a child safe organisation which is embedded in the everyday thinking and practice of all employees volunteers and contractors. Additionally we are committed to fostering a culture of safety within the Council which includes the inclusion and empowerment of Aboriginal children their families and communities. Our recruitment practices reflect this.

Diversity and Inclusion
At Wyndham City Council we value workforce diversity and inclusion and embrace individual uniqueness. We value diverse life experiences and the perspectives of our people while providing high-quality services to all members of our community regardless of age gender ethnicity religion cultural background disability or sexuality.

Wyndham has one of the largest Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities in the Western Region with a rich and diverse history. We are committed to providing positive employment opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and welcome applications from candidates of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background. To read more about Wyndham Citys Innovate Reconciliation Action Plan pleasevisitourwebsite.