Senior Building Control Officer

• Play a key role in supporting building safety, compliance and regulatory outcomes across the City of Melbourne

• Permanent, Full Time Opportunity 

• Building Practitioner Registration allowance (those eligible) 

• $101,498 - $114,243 + (dependent on skills & experience) plus building registration and performance-based building and fire code qualification allowances of up to $22,500 and 12% Superannuation 

About the role

The Senior Building Control Officer offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to the safety, compliance and amenity of Melbourne’s built environment. The team is responsible for delivering statutory building services in accordance with the Building Act, Building Regulations, Local Laws and relevant standards.

In this role, you will support the Municipal Building Surveyor and broader Building Control team to deliver enforcement, audit, permit and inspection activities and help City of Melbourne meet its statutory obligations under the Building Act 1993. You'll work across a diverse range of building regulatory matters, undertaking inspections and investigations, assessing permits and technical documentation, providing regulatory advice and supporting effective compliance and enforcement outcomes. 

A little more about the role

• Deliver statutory building control services, including regulatory assessments, inspections, investigations, audits, permit processing and compliance activities. 

• Assess building-related documentation, including building permits, modifications, dispensations, appeals, performance solutions and Place of Public Entertainment permits. 

• Undertake enforcement activities under the Building Act and provide professional regulatory advice to customers, building practitioners and internal and external stakeholders. 

• Contribute to best-practice building control processes, accurate reporting and continuous improvement across the Building Control Group.

Why join Team Melbourne?

Located on the traditional lands of the Bunurong Boon Wurrung and Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung peoples of the Kulin Nation, Melbourne is globally recognised as one of the most liveable, diverse, and dynamic cities.

At the heart of it all is the City of Melbourne – a passionate, purpose-driven organisation where your work truly matters. As part of Team Melbourne, you’ll help deliver what’s most important to the people who live, work, study, visit and invest in our great city.

We’re proud champions of diversity, committed to continuous improvement, and driven by a shared vision for a vibrant and sustainable future.

This is more than just a role – it’s your chance to make a real impact, contribute to something bigger, and shape Melbourne’s future alongside a collaborative and forward-thinking team.

About you

You are an experienced building professional who brings sound judgement, strong technical knowledge and a customer-focused approach to complex regulatory matters. You’re confident working independently, navigating challenging situations and providing clear and practical advice to a broad range of stakeholders.

What your experience might look like

• Qualifications in Building Surveying and minimum registration as a Building Practitioner with the Building and Plumbing Commission in the category of Building Inspector-Limited or Building Surveyor-Limited, as outlined in the Position Description. 

• Comprehensive knowledge of building legislative procedures and experience working with multi-storey, heritage and/or older buildings. 

• Demonstrated experience undertaking building audits and inspections and administering and enforcing the Building Act, Building Regulations and relevant Local Laws within a Council environment. 

• Strong experience resolving complex disputes, exercising sound judgement and managing difficult customer matters with limited supervision. 

• Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to prepare clear and accurate reports for management and Council.

Benefits of working with us

• Attractive remuneration & benefits: Excellent pay package with a range of exciting benefits. Flexible working, study assistance & other great corporate discounts.

• Excellent leave entitlements: Enjoy up to 20 weeks of fully paid parental leave for primary carers, in addition to the government-funded parental leave, with no waiting period to access. Part-time equivalents are also available for added flexibility.

• Career progression: Career development support and opportunities to learn new skills within a creative and exciting environment.

• Work-life balance and hybrid working: We support flexible hours, alternative work arrangements (like ADOs), and hybrid work-from-home options.

How to apply

Click the APPLY button to be redirected to our career's portal!

Submit your application no later than 11:45pm on Tuesday, 15 September 2026.

A few important things to note – don’t miss out!

• Applications must be submitted online. Unfortunately, we can’t accept applications via email, so please be sure to apply through the official job link provided.

• Apply early! This role may close sooner than the listed closing date if we find the right candidate — so don’t wait to get your application in.

• We are a child safe organisation. The City of Melbourne has a zero tolerance for child abuse. All employees undergo thorough safety screening, including a Police Check and a Working with Children Check.

Need more info?

Refer to the position description that can be found once you hit the apply button or contact James Cox – Municipal Building Surveyor, James.Cox@melbourne.vic.gov.au.

Inclusion matters

We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from all cultural and linguistic backgrounds, people with disabilities, LGBTIQA+ individuals, and people of all ages and faith backgrounds.

We provide reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process to support all applicants. If you require any adjustments, please let us know via the application prompts or inform our Careers team if you’re contacted for an interview.