At a Glance
- Tasks: Support building services, coordinate applications, and provide technical advice to the community.
- Company: Join a dedicated team shaping a safe and sustainable community in Margaret River.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, career development, and recreation centre membership.
- Other info: Part-time role with excellent career growth opportunities until July 2027.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on community development while growing your skills in a supportive environment.
- Qualifications: Experience in building application processing and knowledge of relevant legislation required.
The predicted salary is between 76400 - 107000 $ per year.
Join our team and help shape a safe, compliant and sustainable community. The Shire is seeking a motivated and customer-focused Building Officer / Administrator to support building services, coordinate building applications and provide technical advice to the community and internal stakeholders. This is a varied role offering the opportunity to apply your building industry knowledge, interpret legislation and contribute to quality development outcomes across the Shire.
Working collaboratively with internal departments, builders, applicants and government agencies, you will be responsible for:
- Coordinating and processing building applications in accordance with relevant legislation and Council requirements.
- Maintaining accurate building records and application databases.
- Providing technical advice on building approvals, compliance and related development matters.
- Supporting building compliance, appeals and associated documentation.
- Liaising with stakeholders to resolve operational issues and deliver excellent customer service.
You will bring demonstrated experience in building application processing, sound knowledge of the National Construction Code and Building Act 2011, and the ability to interpret legislation and provide clear, practical advice. You will also have strong communication, analytical, time management and problem-solving skills, a collaborative approach and a current C-class driver's licence. Registration as a Building Surveyor Technician under the Building Services Registration Act 2011, experience processing building permits, and knowledge of statutory planning and development assessment would be highly regarded.
Key Selection Criteria:
- Knowledge of technical and administrative procedures relative to building control in a local government context.
- Developed analytical skills to enable provision of sound, structured, clear and concise advice.
- Demonstrated ability to interpret codes of practice and apply legislation with particular skills in the application of the Building Act 2011, National Construction Code of Australia and building related legislative requirements.
- Ability to provide effective customer service of a technical nature.
Applications close Wednesday 4 November 2026 at 4:00pm.
Building Officer/Administrator in Margaret River employer: Shire of Augusta Margaret River
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Contact Details:
Shire of Augusta Margaret River Recruitment Team
