Vacancy Details

The City of Joondalup takes pride in being a Local Government that has been internationally recognised for providing outstanding services to the local community. To continue to set the standard in WA Local Government for innovative services and programs, we are seeking highly motivated, enthusiastic employees who will be committed to making a positive contribution to the City and its community.

Building Surveyor

  • Salary: $97,802 to $114,425 per annum
  • Plus up to 15% superannuation (conditions apply)
  • Full-time Permanent position
  • Ref No: 26-014

An exciting opportunity is available for a highly motivated and experienced Building Surveyor to join our Building Approvals team.

In this role you will be responsible for processing all types of building applications within statutory timeframes, ensuring compliance with the National Construction Code Building Code of Australia (NCC BCA), providing technical advice to internal and external stakeholders and customers, carrying out site inspections and preparing reports/correspondence on building related matters.

Your covering letter will need to address the following key criteria:

  • Demonstrated experience in a building surveyor role.
  • Experience and ability to interpret the NCC BCA, legislation, Local Laws, and policies and procedures.
  • Knowledge of the role of Local Government within the community, and its functions as they relate to building matters.
  • High level written and verbal communication skills.

Successful applicants will be required to hold:

  • Level 1 or 2 Building Surveyor (as recognised in Western Australia).
  • Accredited Building Surveyor or degree in Building Surveying (as recognised in Western Australia.
  • Valid Class C Drivers Licence.
  • Construction Safety Induction Card (White Card).

Further information can be obtained by calling Tanya Scarce, Acting Coordinator Building Approvals on 9400 4067.

To apply, please click on the "Apply" button above, and submit your resume and a covering letter addressing the above criteria. Applications close at 11.55pm on Sunday 1 February 2026.

The City of Joondalup is committed to diversity and inclusion within all organisational practices and is an equal opportunity employer. The City encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, people with a disability, people of all ages, sexualities and genders to apply for this position.

 

All employees and prospective employees of the City of Joondalup are required to declare any secondary employment and private activities to ensure that any conflict of interests may be appropriately managed.

JAMES PEARSON

Chief Executive Officer

Canvassing of Elected Members will disqualify applicants.