Description:
CITY OF UNLEY
Cadet Building Officer
Conditions of Role
- Casual role (0.4 - 0.6 FTE) working up to 22.8 hours across 2-3 days per week
- An hourly rate of $51.99.
- Negotiable hours to accommodate study obligations.
About the Role
We have an exciting opportunity to join our team of experienced building surveyors as a Cadet Building Officer. The role is offered as an entry level opportunity for a person currently studying building surveying to transition into fulltime employment as a Building Officer.
The role will enable you to apply your tertiary knowledge with support and guidance from experienced officers to develop practical skills and experience while undertaking the following key functions:
· Assisting with building consent applications and building compliance matters
· Undertaken concurrence checks for planning and building consents
· Assisting with building inspections and swimming pool inspections and safety audits
· Processing mandatory notifications and scheduling building inspections
· Processing mandatory documentation and ensuring related functions within the PlanSA portal are maintained and updated.
· Undertaking investigations of alleged breaches of the Local Nuisance and Litter Control Act 2016 relating to Construction activities.
· Providing development advice to the public.
About you
To succeed in this role, you will be a hardworking, focused, and committed individual who has:
· Recently completed or substantially completed relevant tertiary qualifications in Bachelor of Construction Management or Graduate Diploma in Building Surveying.
· Basic understanding of the role of Local Government in customer service and development service delivery.
· Basic understanding of knowledge of the Planning, Development and Infrastructure Act 2016.
· Familiarity with the National Construction Code Vol 2, Housing Provisions and referenced Australian Standards.
More information
All enquiries and applications will remain private and confidential. Position specific enquires can be directed to Amy Coventry, People and Culture Advisor at acoventry@unley.sa.gov.au or on 8372 5111.
Applications must include a copy of your university transcript outlining your grades, a one page covering letter, together with your resume expressing the skills, experience, and qualities you can bring to this position.
Applications close Friday 16th May 2025.
Everyone Belongs at Unley…
As part of our commitment to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace, this role is open to candidates seeking workplace flexibility. We invite candidates of all ages and culturally diverse backgrounds including people living with a disability and First Nations People to apply.
To apply online, please click on the appropriate link below. Alternatively, for a confidential discussion, please contact Amy Coventry on , quoting Ref No. 1228646.