Senior Building Surveyor

Company Description

At the City of Stirling, we’re proud to be WA’s largest local government, serving over 234,000 residents with more than 200 community-focused services. With a workforce of 1,400, we’re committed to building an inclusive, capable and future-ready organisation. We invest in our people, embrace innovation, and offer a workplace where flexibility, wellbeing and growth are more than just words—they’re how we work.

Job Description

Why You’ll Love This Role

This is your chance to shape our City and ensure safe, compliant, and sustainable development. You’ll be the go-to expert for complex building approvals, guiding decisions that impact thousands of residents. If you thrive on responsibility, leadership, and making a tangible difference, this role is for you.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Lead assessment of complex statutory building proposals
• Provide expert compliance advice and resolve challenging cases
• Represent the City at hearings and tribunals with confidence
• Investigate breaches and drive enforcement outcomes
• Mentor and develop a high-performing team
• Build strong stakeholder relationships and influence outcomes
• Support the Principal Building Surveyor in strategic oversight
• Champion best practice and continuous improvement 

Qualifications

What You’ll Bring

We’re looking for a highly skilled professional with strong technical and leadership capabilities. You’ll ideally bring:

• Tertiary qualification in Building or related discipline
• Building Surveyor Practitioner Registration (Level 1 or 2)
• Extensive experience in statutory building control
• Strong knowledge of relevant legislation and processes
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills
• Proven ability to manage complex and sensitive matters
• Experience in staff supervision and mentoring
• Current Driver’s Licence and National Police Clearance

Why You’ll Love Working Here

• Rewarding You – Boosted superannuation and extra leave options 

• Grow With Us – Leadership programs and study support 

• Belong Here – DEI events, recognition programs, and celebrations 

Additional Information

Ready to Make a Real Impact?

If you’re ready to lead with purpose and help shape the City’s future, we’d love to hear from you.

Applications close: Friday 4th September 2026 6pm (We may begin interviews before the closing date, so don’t wait!)
Questions? Contact Cameron Mackie on (08) 9205 8723
Apply now: www.stirling.wa.gov.au/employment

The City embraces its diverse workforce by supporting work-life balance and offering opportunities for progression and development. Here at City of Stirling we celebrate and support inclusion and diversity.

We acknowledge the traditional custodians of the City of Stirling, the Wadjak People of the Nyoongar Nation, and the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples of Australia. We will act with compassion and respect towards all people and value people of all abilities, ages, religions, faiths, sexualities, gender identity and cultural backgrounds.