Looking for a flexible senior role where your expertise truly makes an impact? The Shire of York is seeking a qualified and experienced Building Surveyor to join our Development Services team in a permanent part-time position (2 days per week). This is an excellent opportunity to apply your statutory building knowledge in a supportive local government environment, providing high-level regulatory advice, assessing applications, and helping ensure safe, compliant and sustainable building outcomes for our growing community.
Key Responsibilities
- Assess certified and uncertified building permit applications, occupancy permits and building approval certificates within statutory timeframes.
- Conduct building inspections and compliance checks, including construction inspections and investigations of complaints.
- Issue Building Permits, Certificates of Design Compliance and related statutory documentation (subject to delegations and authorisations).
- Provide expert technical advice to staff, builders, developers and the community on legislative and compliance requirements.
- Prepare statutory notices, reports, and documentation to support compliance, enforcement and legal proceedings where required.
Remuneration:
The salary for the position is offered in accordance with Level 7 of the Shire of York Inside Staff Industrial Agreement 2025 ($95,657.66 - $100,297.77) pro rata. Placement within the range will be determined by the applicant’s skills and experience.
The Shire offers:
- A Wellness Program which includes free gym and pool membership at the Shire owned facilities as well as other health initiatives.
- Option to make additional superannuation contributions matched by the Shire.
- A generous uniform allowance.
Further Information:
The position description for the role is available above or by contacting Sharla Simunov on 9641 0500. A national police clearance and pre-employment medical will be required prior to offer of employment. All Shire positions are subject to a three-month probation period.
How to apply:
To apply for this role, please forward a cover letter and current resume including two recent referees to:
Temporary Chief Executive Officer
Shire of York
PO Box 22
York WA 6302, or Email: records@york.wa.gov.au
Applications close: 5.00pm on Friday 6 March 2026.
Applications for this position are open until a suitable pool of candidates is received. This means the vacancy may close without notice. If you are interested in this position, we highly recommend you apply as soon as possible.
The Shire values diversity in its workforce and encourages people from all age groups and cultural backgrounds to apply. |