Senior Building Surveyor

Job No: SBS0726
Location: Bendigo

  • Full time, Ongoing
  • Band 7, Starting salary $106,343 plus superannuation

The City of Greater Bendigo is in the heart of central Victoria on Dja Dja Wurrung and Taungurung Country. Located just 90 minutes’ drive from Melbourne, our region offers all the benefits of a large city with a warm and welcoming country feel. 

Greater Bendigo is an attractive region that is famous for its food and wine, and boasts the Bendigo Art Gallery, theatres, stunning heritage buildings and natural surrounds that provide great recreational opportunities. There are also high quality education and health services, a wide range of housing options, excellent rail and road networks, and Bendigo Airport has regular direct QantasLink flights to Sydney. 

We provide more than 65 important services to support our community, which is heading towards a population of 200,000 by 2050. Now is a great time to join us!

The Role

We are seeking a knowledgeable and detail‑focused Senior Building Surveyor to provide specialist statutory and technical expertise within Council’s Building Services team.

Reporting to the Deputy Municipal Building Surveyor, this role plays a key part in ensuring Council meets its obligations under the Building Act and Building Regulations. You will assess applications, provide expert advice, undertake inspections and lead compliance activities to support safe and compliant building outcomes across the municipality.

Working within a collaborative team, you will contribute to consistent, high‑quality regulatory services and continuous improvement of systems and processes. You will also engage with a broad range of internal and external stakeholders, providing considered and practical advice on complex building matters.

This is a senior technical role that requires sound judgement, strong legislative knowledge and the ability to operate with a high degree of autonomy under delegated authority.

About You

As a qualified and experienced Building Surveyor, you bring strong technical capability and a deep understanding of the Victorian building legislative framework.

You will demonstrate:

  • Proven experience interpreting and applying building legislation within a statutory environment
  • Strong analytical and investigative skills, with attention to detail and sound decision‑making
  • The ability to assess complex applications and provide clear, practical advice
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including preparation of reports and statutory documentation
  • A collaborative and customer‑focused approach, with the ability to build effective stakeholder relationships
  • Well-developed time management skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities

You are proactive, adaptable and committed to continuous improvement, contributing positively to team outcomes and organisational goals.

Candidates suitable for a Building Inspector (Band 6, Starting salary $94,713) or similar experience such as a Building Surveyor (limited) are encouraged to apply, with position classification determined based on experience, capability and registration.

Benefits

  • Annual salary increases | Achieve work/life balance | Fitness Passport
  • Flexible and hybrid work options | Full time position | Secure and stable employment
  • Salary packaging options | Values based organisation
  • Work on a range of valued and interesting projects | Support our community
  • Access to a range of mental health and wellbeing supportive initiatives

Visit our Employee Benefits website for more of our benefits.

Position Description

Click here to view the Position Description - Senior Building Surveyor (Band 7)

Click here to view the Position Description - Building Inspector (Band 6)

Click here for further information on the detailed position demands (this document provides further details on the physical and psychological requirements of the position which have been outlined in the table in the position description)

Contact

If you require any further information regarding this position, please contact Craig Kingston, Municipal Building Surveyor, 5454 9565

To Apply

Please submit your cover letter, outlining why you are interested in this position and detailing your relevant experience with your current CV/resume by 11.30pm, Thursday 16 July 2026.

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About City of Greater Bendigo

The City of Greater Bendigo is a proactive, flexible and dynamic employer, delivering more than 65 services to the community. The City is an equal opportunity employer, supportive of flexible working arrangements and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people of diverse cultural and religious backgrounds, gender identities, sexual orientations, people returning to the workforce and of all ages and abilities.

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