Senior Building Surveyor

Application Close Date: 11:59pm on 16/08/2026

At Penrith City Council, it’s not about having to choose.

Life with us is the best of both worlds.

What we offer you 

• A generous salary package, plus superannuation and leaseback vehicle
• Flexible working arrangements
• The best of both worlds – challenging and meaningful work, supported by a collaborative team and opportunities for professional growth
• Ongoing professional development and support with accreditation progression
• The opportunity to work on a diverse range of development projects that contribute to the growth of Penrith
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Here’s what you’ll be up to…

As a Senior Building Surveyor within our Development Services team, you'll play an important role in managing Council's fire safety and building certification responsibilities across a broad range of developments. 

You will assess complex construction certificate applications, complying development certificates and occupation certificates, while conducting critical stage inspections across all classes of buildings. You will also undertake fire safety audits, investigate fire safety complaints and assist the fire safety team to resolve complex fire safety issues.

In this senior role, you'll provide specialist technical advice to customers, industry professionals and internal stakeholders, helping navigate complex certification matters and legislative requirements. You'll also contribute to the future direction of the Certification and Fire Safety Team, identify opportunities for service improvement and revenue-generating projects, and help develop procedures that support quality outcomes for our community. 

Success in this role means balancing sound technical expertise with exceptional customer service, delivering timely, practical solutions, mentoring team members and ensuring Council's certification services remain compliant, innovative and customer-focused. 

Who we are (And why you’ll love us)

Our Development Services team is passionate about supporting the growth and development of Penrith while ensuring our community remains safe, sustainable and well planned. We work collaboratively, share knowledge openly and are committed to delivering high-quality outcomes for residents, businesses and developers. 

As part of a supportive and experienced Building Certification and Fire Safety team, you'll have the opportunity to work alongside skilled professionals who value teamwork, continuous improvement and professional development. Whether you're mentoring emerging surveyors, contributing to innovative projects or tackling complex certification challenges, you'll have the support and autonomy to make a genuine impact. This is a role where your expertise will be valued, your ideas encouraged and your contribution recognised.

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Check out our Position Description to learn more about this role. 

What are we looking for?

We're looking for an experienced and proactive Building Surveyor who:

• Enjoys solving complex certification and compliance challenges and can confidently apply legislation in practical ways.
• Has strong communication, negotiation and stakeholder management skills and can build positive working relationships across a broad range of audiences.
• Is passionate about mentoring and supporting others while contributing to a collaborative team environment.
• Wants to play a meaningful role in shaping the future growth, safety and development of Penrith through high-quality certification services.
• Building Surveyor – Restricted (Class 1 and 10 buildings) registration and working towards Building Surveyor – Unrestricted or Building Surveyor – Restricted (all classes of buildings) registration as a Building Surveyor with the NSW Building Commission.

The must-know bits

You will be required to undertake employment checks, which may include a Criminal History Check, Qualification Check, Working with Children Check, Medical Declaration and/or a Functional Test, as relevant to the position for which you have applied.

Where a Criminal History Check is required and has returned a result that indicates disclosable court outcomes, you will be required to provide a copy of the report to Penrith City Council, for review, to progress through the recruitment process.

Ready to make work feel less like… work?

If you’re nodding along and already picturing your first day, submit your application by hitting ‘Apply Now’.

In addition to a cover letter and resume, applicants are required to submit comprehensive responses to the selection criteria as a part of their application. Applicants who do not meet the essential criteria will not be considered.

We’ve got an opportunity, you’ve got talent… Let’s talk.

For more information, contact Craig Squires on 02 •••• •517. 

Applicants must have the right to live and work in Australia to apply for this position.

Council is a Child Safe Organisation. For more information about this, please see our website.

At Penrith City Council, we believe the best of both worlds means embracing the unique perspectives, backgrounds and experiences that make our City and our organisation vibrant. We are committed to building a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected and supported and welcome applicants from people of all backgrounds, abilities and identities.