• Permanent Full-Time
• Band 8 ($128,003 - $142,566) + 12% super + monthly ADO
• Footscray, Melbourne

About Us

At Maribyrnong City Council, we are committed to creating a connected, inclusive and thriving community where people feel proud to live, work and visit. Located in Melbourne's vibrant inner west, Maribyrnong is one of Victoria's fastest growing municipalities, celebrated for its diversity, creativity and strong sense of community. We are passionate about delivering innovative services and opportunities that support our residents, businesses and visitors now and into the future.

The Opportunity

The Building Services Team is seeking qualified, experienced, and a highly motivated Senior Building Inspector to join our dynamic and high-performing team. This is a key role supporting the Building Teams regulatory, administrative, and enforcement functions. You will play a vital part in ensuring Council meets its statutory obligations under the Building Act 1993, with a strong focus on promoting public safety and maintaining compliance within the built environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Participating in Council's after-hours emergency call-out roster and attending call outs after hours at the request of emergency services and/or the Municipal Building Surveyor.
• Provide advice and liaise with relevant stakeholders including ratepayers, builders, occupiers and other Council departments via telephone, email and in person with building related enquiries.
• Undertake statutory inspections including dangerous buildings and structures, illegal buildings and structures, essential safety measures in the buildings, swimming pool barriers, temporary structures, places of public entertainment and any other inspection, in accordance with the building legislation, approved permits and Council policies and procedures.
• Carry out complete investigations including preparations of notices of entry, inspection reports, correspondence and other documentation in accordance with building legislation and Council policies and procedures.
• Manage Councils combustible cladding investigations including undertake inspections, liaise with stakeholders and review documentation until a satisfactory resolution is achieved.
• Manage and implement Councils Annual Essential Safety Measure (ESM) program including undertaking inspections, liaise with stakeholders, review documentation until a satisfactory resolution is achieved.
• Assess Council Report and Consent and POPE applications including, inspections, follow up and preparing documentation.
• Assess applications for road and footpath occupation regarding hoarding and gantry for building work including, inspections, follow up and preparing documentation.
• Prepare building notices, building orders, emergency orders, building orders to stop work, building orders for minor work and associated correspondence for signing by the Municipal Building Surveyor and or their delegate.
• Prepare reports, correspondence, legal briefs and any other documentation to allow commencement of enforcement actions and act as an expert witness and/or informant where necessary.
• Effectively contribute to legal proceedings against breaches under the Building Act and Building Regulations and provide assistance in relation to court processes.
• Ensure that complete and accurate records relating to business activities are maintained and stored in Council's electronic records management system (including correspondence, reports, and emails) in accordance with Council policy.
• The incumbent of this position may be directed to carry out such duties as are within the limits of the employee's skill, competence and training.

About You

To be considered for this role, you will have the following:

• Current registration (Without Conditions) as a Registered Building Practitioner Category of Building Surveyor Unlimited or Building Inspector Unlimited issued by the Building Plumbing Authority
• A thorough knowledge and understanding of the Building Act 1993, Building Regulations 2018, National Construction Code, referenced Australian Standards and experience in applying these within current building practices to all classes of buildings
• Substantial prior Building Surveying or Building Inspection enforcement experience with a municipal or private organization.
• Well-developed communication and interpersonal skills with an ability to perform independently and as an integral team member within the organization.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and deal with complex issues
• Valid Working with Children Check
• No relevant criminal record found in a police check.

Why Choose Maribyrnong?

• Work cross functionally in a friendly, supportive and professional multidisciplinary team;
• Enjoy a flexible work environment;
• Work in a meaningful role within a Values driven organisation;
• Relish a vibrant foodie hub at your doorstep;
• Take an Accrued Day Off every month

So, if you are looking for a role where you can make a genuine difference and you enjoy working in a diverse community focused environment, Apply Now!

How to Apply

To apply for this job go to: https://maribyrnong.recruitmenthub.com.au/Vacancies & enter ref code: 6915206.

To express your interest in this role, please forward your resume and a cover letter, outlining your relevant experience and addressing the Key Selection Criteria defined in the position description, in support of your application.

Enquiries: For further queries, please contact Wayne Clarke, Municipal Building Surveyor on 9688 0341, for a confidential discussion.

Closing Date: 4 August 2026 - 10.00pm

Equal Opportunity Employer

Maribyrnong City Council (Council) is committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and young people and to operating in a manner that complies with its obligations under the Child Wellbeing and Safety Act 2005 and the Victorian Child Safe Standards. Council promotes an organisational culture that embeds within it child safe practices and expects its staff to perform their roles and engage with the community in a manner that is consistent with its child safe practices. To guide expected standards of child safe behaviours of all staff, Council has a Child Safety and Wellbeing Policy.

As part of the appointment process, Council may undertake appropriate child safety pre-screening checks of candidates in accordance with Council Child Safety policies and procedures where appropriate. This may include asking child safety-related questions during interview, conducting relevant checks of the candidate's prior contact with children in employment and/or requiring proof of a valid Working with Children Check prior to commencement.

Council welcomes applications from all interested candidates including from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds and people with disabilities. Council's recruitment process will be reasonably adapted to ensure all candidates have equitable access to Council's recruitment process and job opportunities.