Building Officer (24 month contract)

A career with the City of Port Lincoln comes with job flexibility and career benefits to help you grow.

We are seeking a qualified Building Surveyor for a part-time (0.8 FTE), 24-month contract.

What does this position do?

This position works closely with the Development & Regulatory Team to support Eyre Peninsula Councils by efficiently assessing and managing development applications in line with the National Construction Code, the Planning, Development, and Infrastructure Act 2016, and relevant regulations. The role provides expert, accurate advice to developers, applicants, and the public on interpreting and applying these standards. Key responsibilities include conducting inspections, ensuring building compliance, and addressing building-related inquiries in accordance with Council policy. Additionally, this position collaborates with the Community Assets team to assess Council-owned buildings and structures, setting maintenance priorities as guided by the Building Fire Safety Committee.

More Than a Career, A Lifestyle

Port Lincoln is known as South Australia’s Seafood Capital, set on the shores of Boston Bay at the southern tip of the Eyre Peninsula, Port Lincoln is the major hub for the Southern Eyre Peninsula. World-renowned marine experiences are all on your doorstep, and the city combines regional amenities with a genuinely warm, welcoming community. For more information on living in Port Lincoln, working for the City of Port Lincoln and our recruitment process - check out our Recruitment Information Package and Candidate Experience Package.

Key Objectives

- Assess development applications for building rules compliance and where necessary refer to building rules consultants for advice.

- Identify applications requiring referral to other agencies and departments and refer them to the relevant officer, providing information where relevant and necessary.

- Undertake inspections of building work in accordance with Council’s Building & Swimming Pool Inspection Policy.

- Carry out inspections to ensure compliance with conditions of approved development applications and act where appropriate.

- Investigating and addressing matters pertaining to building compliance.

- Briefing and instructing Council’s solicitors on enforcements, prosecutions, and Development Assessment.

- Preparing evidence, appearing as a witness at the Environment Resources and Development Court and other relevant courts regarding Development matters as required.

- Prepare quarterly inspection reports to demonstrate compliance with Council’s policy.

- Coordinate Council’s Building Fire Safety Committee including inspections, agenda preparation and minute taking.

- Interpret and implement Council responsibilities in terms of relevant acts and policies.

- Assist the community assets team with inspections of Council owned assets and structures to determine current condition rating for input into Council’s infrastructure and asset management plans and assist with the development of maintenance programs.

- Manage record keeping of the documents created and capture according to the relevant council policies, procedures, and legislation.

- Deliver high levels of customer service either by phone, onsite or at the front service counter. Negotiating and coordinating input from a range of internal and external customers to ensure that the objectives and principles of the National Construction Code, associated Building Standards and Acts are met.

- Actively participating in training and WHS programs as required.

- Reporting of incidents, near miss, injuries, property damage and identified hazards.

- Taking reasonable care to protect their own safety and the health and safety of others.

- Following reasonable instruction on health and safety and injury management.

- Any other responsibilities in line with the level of the position as assigned by the Supervisor and/or the Council.

Essential Qualifications, Experience, Knowledge & Skills

- Building Surveyor (Level 1-3)

- Eligibility for accreditation with the Australian Institute of Building Surveyors (AIBS) and the Department of Planning, Transport, and Infrastructure (DPTI) Accredited Professionals Scheme under the Planning, Development, and Infrastructure Act 2016 .

- Demonstrated experience in office administration

- Demonstrated experience in a similar position or industry

- Drivers License - Class C

- Understanding of building fire safety requirements

- Sound Working knowledge of legislation and associated regulations:

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- ­Development Act 1993, Development Regulations 2008 (Repealed)

- ­Planning, Development and Infrastructure Act 2016, Planning, Development and Infrastructure (General) Regulations 2017

- National Construction Code and associated Australian Standards

- Demonstrated knowledge of building practices, methods, and materials.

- Demonstrated knowledge of the National Construction Code of Australia and associated building codes.

- Sound IT Skills across multiple platforms associated with the function.

- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

- Ability to relate to a wide range of people.

- Ability to negotiate solutions to problems and issues in a non-inflammatory manner.

- Ability to manage competing priorities.

- Sound report writing skills.

Highly regarded but not essential q ualifications, experience, knowledge & skills

- Demonstrated experience in legislation enforcement and compliance.

- Experience in building fire safety matters and all aspects of the operation of a Building Fire Safety Committee General knowledge of the following Acts:

- Real Property Act 1886 (SA)

- Community Title Act 1996 (SA)

- Local Government Act 1999 (SA)

- South Australian Public Health Act 2011

- Environment Protection Act 1993 (SA)

- Local Nuisance and Litter Control Act 2016 (SA)

- Knowledge and understanding of local government legislation, guidelines, and standards relevant to the area of operation.

Key performance indicators

- Assessment of development applications and demonstrated compliance with
Council’s inspection policy in accordance with legislative requirements and
developed timeframes.

- Reports are accurately prepared and in a timely manner

- Building assessments are processed within Council’s expected timeframes

- Timely implementation of Building Fire Safety Committee recommendations as they relate to private and Council owned properties, and remedial actions required to be carried out by building owners in the Council area.

For more information about the role, please view the  Position Description - Building Officer .

Using the position description as a guide,   your application should be addressed to  Theo Theodosiou, Manager Development and Regulatory   and include, a brief   cover letter  addressing the key criteria of the position and your most recent  resume  including details of at least  three employment referees .

If you would like to learn more, please reach out to our People and Culture team at  [email protected]   or by telephone 08 8621 2386.

Applications will be assessed throughout the recruitment process and the opportunity to apply closes 5:00pm Friday 27th of November 2026.

The City of Port Lincoln is an Employer of Choice, Equal Opportunity Employer and a Smoke Free Workplace