Building Certifier
Regulatory Services
Permanent Full time
Stream A Level 5-6, $93,401 to $100,017 (competency based)
Hervey Bay
$6,000 Relocation bonus for suitable candidate
9-day working fortnight
Superannuation
At Fraser Coast Regional Council our people are our most important asset and central to achieving our purpose of Building Better Communities Together.
What we are looking for:
Join Fraser Coast Regional Council as a Building Certifier, where you'll play a key role in delivering Council’s statutory building certification responsibilities and providing expert professional and technical advice on legislation, compliance, and certification matters.
What your day will look like:
- You will support and assist the Manager Development Compliance and Plumbing Services as Council’s principal Building Certifier
- You will manage regulatory breaches by monitoring, investigating and reporting on illegal build matters.
- Provide expert advice to the public on building certification and compliance issues and play a vital role in the safety of the Fraser Coast community.
- Compilation of evidence for prosecutions where required by Council and where appropriate attend court to act as witness on behalf of Council.
- Coordinate and undertake regular inspections
- Manage and assess development applications for building work as required
- Assist in development & implementation of monitoring programs for high-risk premises
- Develop and modify systems to maximise efficiencies and ensure compliance with statutory requirements.
Please click here to view a full position description.
What you’ll need for success:
- Bachelor of Building Surveying or equivalent relevant qualification.
- Current license with the Queensland Building and Construction Commission or the at a minimum level of Building Certifier Level 2 or 3
- Expert knowledge of the Building Act 1975, the Building Regulation 2006, relevant building codes, local laws and sound understanding of the Planning Act 2016.
- High level of oral and written communication skills
- Interpersonal – listening, advising and negotiation skills
- Written – correspondence and reports
- Demonstrated ability to work within a certification and regulatory team including the ability to meet all statutory deadlines
- Intermediate to Advanced computer software proficiency in relation to the use of Microsoft Office Suite, RAMS, Document Management systems and other Local Government Software systems
- Driver's License
- Qld swimming pool inspectors license or the ability to promptly obtain
What’s nice to have:
- Suitable experience in Town Planning
Benefits of Working with Council
Committed to providing quality services to our community, we strongly support an inclusive and values driven culture, recognising your individual skills, knowledge and talent. As part of this we have implemented our Leadership Development Program, Boss to Coach.
We also create innovative solutions to labour shortages through our TEMPO program which has been recognised by our HR peers nationally in 2022, as well as winning the LGMA 2023 Excellence in Innovation award. Click here to see our Employee Value Proposition.
What we Offer:
- Learning and development opportunities
- Flexible working arrangements
- Up to 12% employer super contribution
- 17.5% leave loading
- Study assistance program
- Novated leasing
- 24/7 access to Employee Assistance Program
- Paid maternity and paternity leave
- Paid Emergency Services leave
Apply now:
Applications close Monday 18 August 2025 at 11:00pm.
A cover letter outlining your suitability for the role, and a current resume is required.
For further details please contact Ashley Stackman, Manager Development Compliance and Plumbing Services at [email protected] or on 0436 695 364
