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Building Certification Cadet

Inner West Council
$63,423 - $80,308 a year
New South Wales
3 weeks ago

About Inner West Council

Inner West Council (IWC) is among Sydney’s larger local metropolitan local government councils looking after a community of 201,000 people living in some of the inner city’s most vibrant, creative, liveable, and diverse suburbs. As we continue to deliver quality, innovative, and inclusive programs and services, we invite you to join in on our journey towards becoming the best council for our community.

The community is at the heart of IWC, and our values of Integrity, Respect, Innovation, Compassion and Collaboration are at the centre of everything that we do.

Permanent employees benefit from our great value gym membership from $17.95/week giving access to a vast network of gyms in Sydney.

The opportunity

Inner West Council is seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic individual to join our Building Certification team as a Building Certification Cadet. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone passionate about assessing, inspecting, and certifying building work.

You will play a vital role in responsive management of customer requests and issuing Certificates and carrying out mandatory inspections as part of this 12-month supported program.

What is the traineeship

This is a 12-month supported program you will receive continuous assistance throughout the journey.
There will be on the job training and formal training and assessment completing a Bachelor of Construction Management (Honours) 12mths

You will work towards achieving the competencies outlined in a training plan, complete assigned training and assessments, and maintain a training record.

For more information about traineeships go to Apprentice Support Australia

About the role

A building certification cadet job involves assisting building certifiers with site inspections to verify that construction is proceeding according to approved plans and regulations. The role provides a pathway to becoming a licensed building certifier, which requires formal qualifications and experience.

Please read the Position Description to familiarise yourself with all the requirements and conditions of the role.

Remuneration

From $827.40 per week + superannuation

Some of the required skills, experience and qualifications

  • Capacity to undertake and actively working towards a Bachelor of Construction Management (Honours) 12mths
  • Assistance with the triage and assessment of applications associated with the initiatives of Council
  • Ability to use the Microsoft Office package and keyboard skills.
  • Good verbal communication skills
  • Manage customer complaints and inquiries through various channels
  • Ability to demonstrate attention to detail.

Enquiries

Kerry Hunt Building Certification Manager 02 9392 5678

Closing Date

Sunday 17 August 2025, 11:30PM

Apply as soon as you can as role will close when filled.

If this role is not an exact match to your interest, please subscribe to our weekly job alert emails click here

How to Apply

We recommend you read the Position Description for the role to make sure your application addresses the requirements of the position. Council is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all applicants. Please advise us within the application if you need support, reasonable adjustments to participate successfully in the recruitment process.

All new workers must be and remain fully vaccinated against COVID-19 prior to beginning their work or hold a valid medical contraindication.


Eligibility for employment/Pre employment Checks

Successful applicants must be eligible to work in Australia and agree to provide information for pre-employment checks as required for the position. This may include police records checks, certified copies of relevant qualifications, Driver’s Licence and proof of work rights in Australia (please refer to the Position Description for the specific qualifications/requirements for the role). Copies of any sighted documents will be kept by IWC for its records as proof of verification.

For more information about work rights in Australia please visit the Department of Home Affairs website.


Inner West Council is an Inclusive Employer.

Inner West Council (IWC) is committed to Equal Employment, we welcome and encourage candidates from all backgrounds and experiences to apply.

IWC is dedicated to reflecting our community and strongly encourage Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, people of diverse sexualities and genders, Veterans, young people, and mature aged workers to apply.

This is one of the many reasons why IWC was the 2023 AR Bluett Award Winner and recognised as the most progressive council across NSW. We are also The Australian Business Awards Employer of Choice Winner for 2023


Reasonable Adjustment Assistance:

IWC are intent on respecting the rights and improving opportunities for people with disability. Should you require adjustments or support for your application and throughout the recruitment process and beyond, please Click here for more information on reasonable adjustments

For any enquiries, specific to this job advert and application, please contact the Hiring Manager. Details are listed under the Enquiries header above.

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