coordinator building surveying.

Merri-bek City Council is a progressive council of 175,000 residents: one community, proudly diverse. Our council area sits within the banks of the Merri Creek and the Moonee Ponds Creek, and includes Brunswick, Coburg, Fawkner, Glenroy, Gowanbrae, Hadfield, Oak Park and Pascoe Vale. Our city is vibrant and energetic, known for its active community, cultural diversity, creative industries and the arts. Our long-term vision has ambitious goals for environmental sustainability, social justice, community wellbeing, and creating great places. With the Civic Centre located in Coburg, 8 kilometres north of Melbourne’s CBD, there are excellent public transport options and great food and cafés right at the doorstep.

Merri-bek Council strives to be a contemporary, innovative and collaborative organisation with a deep commitment to engaging and supporting the Merri-bek community. Our organisational vision is to be one team, brave and diverse, making a difference.

We pride ourselves on being an inclusive and welcoming workplace. We offer flexible and hybrid work options and genuinely care about providing our staff work/life balance. With the Civic Centre located in Coburg, 8 kilometres north of Melbourne’s CBD, there are excellent public transport options and great food, cafés, parks and a cinema right at the doorstep. Merri-bek is a great place to live, work and play.

About the Role
Merri-bek City Council is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Building Surveyor to be an integral part of its Building Services team. The Coordinator Building Services will play a pivotal role in providing leadership and supervision to a number of staff within the building compliance team. You will be responsible for ensuring that all functions and responsibilities are carried out in accordance with the relevant Council policies, Local Laws, and the applicable Acts, Regulations.

Key responsibilities are as follows:

• Ensure that all decisions and/or requests are executed promptly and efficiently within the building compliance team.
• Manage Council’s investigation and enforcement functions
• In collaboration with the Deputy Municipal Building Surveyor, manage the mandatory inspections. Assign and conduct mandatory inspections on behalf of the Municipal Building Surveyor, ensuring registered building surveyors and inspectors conduct, record, and complete inspections efficiently and on time.

Skills & Experience

• Registration in Victoria as a Building Surveyor Unlimited (BS-U)
• An excellent understanding of the interpretation and application of the Building Act and Regulations, Building Code of Australia Volumes 1 and 2, referenced standards and current building practices.
• Highly developed capacity to lead, motivate, develop and manage staffing issues in a team leadership role.
• Proven commitment to a high standard of customer service and enthusiasm for serving all stakeholders, incorporating the capacity to diplomatically handle customer complaints.

Why work with us

• Work for a dynamic Council in a supportive, collaborative and high performing team
• Monthly RDO
• A real sense of work-life balance
• Extensive opportunities for training & career development
• Ability to transfer or take LSL (Long Service Leave) within Local Government
• Employer-supported study assistance schemes
• Up to 20 weeks primary & up to 5 weeks secondary parental leave

To Apply
Please submit your CV for consideration. For a confidential discussion or more information, please contact James Bourbos at james.bourbos@randstad.com or 0415107233. Applications close on the 31st of March, 2025.

At Randstad, we are passionate about providing equal employment opportunities and embracing diversity to the benefit of all. We actively encourage applications from any background.