Officer Technical Building Services

• A varied and challenging role, provide high level technical customer service in relation to building and associated development matters.
• Competitive annual salary commencing at $83,334.16, plus up to 13% superannuation.
• Great range of additional benefits, including health & wellness programs, salary sacrifice options, salary packaging arrangements and a fortnightly RDO.

About the Region

Gympie is at the heart of a rapidly expanding region which stretches from rural valleys in our western reaches to the Cooloola Coast, gateway to spectacular Fraser Island. Bordering Noosa and Fraser Coast Local Government areas, we are uniquely positioned to grow whilst still retaining our country charm.  Our borders with North and South Burnett, and the Somerset Local Government areas link with our rural lifestyle, where you can enjoy our picturesque smaller townships, or our abundant local history.  Our local festivals such as the Gympie Music Muster are renowned both nationally and internationally. 

For someone seeking a high quality of life, with pristine natural areas and spectacular beaches, all within reach of Noosa, the Sunshine Coast and Brisbane, we are offering this unique opportunity.

 Officer Technical Building Services 

Remuneration: Annual salary commencing at $83,334.16 plus up to 13% superannuation

Closing Date: Sunday 14th January 2024 at 11.00pm AEST

No late applications will be accepted.  Only applications received via Council's online application system will be considered. Unsolicited applications from agencies will not be considered. 

Role Overview

To provide high level technical customer service in relation to building and associated development matters, for the general public, builders, private building certifiers, development consultants, and Council.

This role also assists to provide mandatory building regulatory functions under the supervision of the Coordinator Building Section, as well as supporting Council’s building certification team, Development Assessment Section, Plumbing Inspectors and Administration Officers

Essential Knowledge & Skills: 

• Conduct assessments and prepare relevant documentation for Concurrence Agency responses for building related matters under the Building Act 1975 and the Planning Act 2016.
• Carry out the functions of a Council Pool Safety Inspector as defined by the Building Act 1975.
• Respond to customer enquiries and assess and/or investigate Customer Request Management Enquiry’s (CRM) in accordance with the Branch Policies in a timely manner.
• To provide high level customer service and technical advice in relation to building and associated development matters, for the general public, builders, private building certifiers, development consultants, and other Directorates within council.
• To participate in policy and procedure reviews for the building section on an annual basis with a continuous improvement focus.

Essential Requirements: 

• Knowledge and a broad understanding of the local government environment;
• Demonstrated experience in the assessment and certification of Class 1 and 10 buildings with an expert knowledge of the relevant Acts, Regulations, and Codes that regulate the building and development industry;
• Demonstrated ability to work within a specialised team environment to achieve quality outcomes with regard to building and planning related matters;
• Demonstrated oral and written communication skills to facilitate the preparation of written instructions, reports and correspondence, and to facilitate clear communications with internal and external customers.
• Queensland ‘C’ Class driver’s licence that is current and maintained.
• Construction Industry White/Blue card. 

Desirable Requirements:

• Qualification in Local Government Compliance (Certificate IV equivalent within the field); and/or
• Currently studying to obtain a Diploma of Local Government (Planning) or equivalent para-planner tertiary qualification; and/or
• Currently studying or prepared to study a recognised course that satisfies the accreditation requirements for a Building Certifier Level 3 with the Queensland Building and Construction Commission.
• QBCC Pool Safety Inspector Licence that is current and maintained.

Position Description

For a full position description containing essential and desirable criteria, please click here. 

Who to Contact

For information regarding the requirements of this role, please contact Council's Coordinator Building Section, Sonia Lynch, on 07-5481 0414 or email sonia.lynch@gympie.qld.gov.au

For assistance lodging your application using Council's online system, please contact Council's Officer Recruitment, Sue Rossi on 07-5481 0971 or email sue.rossi@gympie.qld.gov.au

 What we offer?

• Nine-day Fortnight
• Access to employee health and well-being programs
• Fitness Passport: work out at over 25 local gyms for you and your family at a subsidised rate.
• Long service leave after seven years
• Generous superannuation scheme of up to 13 per cent
• Access to salary sacrificing and salary packaging arrangements.
• Employee assistance program offering free confidential counselling services for employees and their families.

 Our Values

• Accountability
• Communication
• Customer Service Focused
• Integrity
• Teamwork and Collaboration

For a full explanation of our values please click here.  You will be assessed on your understanding of these values and how you have applied values such as these in your previous employment.

Our Process

Successful applicants will be required to undertake various checks such as skills, qualifications, reference, medical and national police.

Keen to apply

Keen to apply? Simply follow the instructions below:

1) Download and review the position description above
2) Complete the information below, as requested (please use an individualised email address as using another person's may effect your application, if you do not have one please follow this link to create a Gmail account)
3) Click 'APPLY'
4) Attach your resume, covering letter and a single document containing copies of your qualifications, licences or tickets as applicable.
5) Click 'NEXT' and 'CONFIRM'

Please note before continuing: It is advisable that you prepare your responses in a separate word or text document, saving your work as you go and that you then copy and paste this prepared information in the form before completing the application process. Please keep your responses to a maximum 300 words for each question.

Applications close on Sunday 14th January 2024 at 11.00pm AEST. No late applications will be accepted. Only applications received via Council's online application system will be considered.