Support safe, compliant buildings by assessing applications and guiding our growing community.

• Full time (76 hours per fortnight)
• Nine-day fortnight option
• Generous superannuation (up to 17%, conditions apply)
• Free parking onsite
• Two additional public holidays
• Health and wellness benefits such as free annual skin checks and flu vaccinations, biennial health assessments plus seasonal fitness/wellness sessions)
• Access to on-site gym facility (Civic Centre)
• Convenient location on Albany Highway, close to Tonkin and Roe highways
• Access to health fund corporate discount
• Salary range:
  • Level 5 $91,398 to $96,582 plus super (Building Surveying Technician or currently working towards)
  • Level 6 $98,223 to $105,770 plus super (Building Surveyor Level 2)
  • Level 7 $108,164 to $114,630 plus super (Building Surveyor Level 1)

About the City of Gosnells (City)

The City of Gosnells serves a diverse community of more than 135,000 residents. The City is a large local government in Western Australia with a reputation for professionalism, innovation and excellence. City employees enjoy a work environment that encourages professional development and promotes a healthy work-life balance.

About this position

The City is seeking a dynamic individual to join our esteemed Building Services team. Based at the City's Civic Centre, this role is crucial in ensuring building applications are handled with precision, efficiency and professionalism.

As a Building Surveyor, you will assess applications for accuracy and compliance, report on various building conditions, and provide technical advice to staff and stakeholders. You will also be relied upon to offer prompt, courteous information to the public in person or over the phone.

The salary range will be tailored to your qualifications and experience.

What we are looking for

To be successful, you must be able to demonstrate:

• Proven expertise in the building industry
• Sound customer service skills
• The ability to manage competing priorities and adhere to strict deadlines
• Excellent interpersonal skills for effective communication and relationship-building with diverse stakeholders
• Sound analytical and problem-solving capabilities

Local Government experience is desirable, but not essential.

Essential requirements

• Relevant qualifications or accreditations (either Building Surveyor Technician or currently working towards this or Building Surveyor Level 1-2)
• Driver's licence.
• Current National Police Clearance (less than three months old) Please note: This is not essential to apply for the role but will be required at a later stage as it is an appointment condition.

In return we can offer you

• A competitive salary and additional superannuation contributions
• Opportunities to grow your skills and career
• A supportive and forward-thinking work environment where your contributions shape the community's future.

Ready to apply?

For more information or to apply visit the City's website.

Human Resources can be contacted on 9397 3362 for any questions.

Applications close at 4pm on Thursday 17 July 2025.

The City reserves the right to invite candidates for an interview before the closing date.

The City of Gosnells embraces diversity and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, young people and people with disability.