ABOUT US

Change your lifestyle and live and work in a vibrant community and great coastal environment.

Ballina Shire Council is situated on the Far North Coast of New South Wales, 20 minutes from Byron Bay and one hour from the Gold Coast. The shire is a popular tourism destination with pristine beaches, rainforest retreats and hinterland hideaways.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Position

We are offering a great opportunity for an appropriately qualified, experienced and enthusiastic individual to provide a high level of assistance to the Development Services section in delivering development and building services. The position is responsible for the assessment and determination of development applications, performing inspections of buildings under construction and to provide building certification services to ensure compliance with all statutory requirements.

Your expertise will ensure all developments comply with statutory requirements, contributing to safe, high-quality outcomes for the community.

Council will consider both full time and part time working arrangements, and will discuss further with the preferred candidates and interview stage.

To be successful you will bring

• Behaviour that positively demonstrates Council’s values of: creative, accessible, respect, energetic and safe.
• Tertiary qualifications in building surveying.
• Minimum NSW Fair Trading Accreditation as Building Surveyor restricted (all classes of buildings) (formerly A2).
• Demonstrated extensive and relevant experience in development control and building surveying.
• Demonstrated experience in carrying out the following certification work on class 1-10 buildings: a) acting as a Principal Certifier; b) issue Complying Development Certificates, Construction Certificates, and Occupation Certificates under the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979; c) carrying out critical stage inspections.
• Demonstrated experience in the assessment and determination of development applications.
• Demonstrated experience in carrying out certification work on swimming pools under the NSW Swimming Pools Act, or as an authorised officer of Council.
• Demonstrated excellent communication skills, including conflict resolution and the ability to provide technical reports.
• Proven well developed analytical skills and problem solving skills with a track record of success in providing advice to a diverse internal and external customer base in a courteous and professional manner.

The rewards

Joining Ballina Shire Council means more than just a job—it’s an opportunity to build a rewarding career while making a real difference in your community. We offer a range of benefits to support your wellbeing, growth and work-life balance, including:

• Flexible work arrangements to support your lifestyle, including a rostered day off working arrangement for full time staff (9 day fortnight or 4 day week).
• A leaseback vehicle for work and private use may be available for full time appointment depending on the level of position appointed to.
• Support toward the cost of relocation associated with recruitment.
• Ongoing professional development and training opportunities
• Job security and a supportive, values-driven workplace culture
• Health and wellbeing initiatives, including Fitness Passport member options
• Meaningful work that contributes to the sustainability and liveability of our region.

To learn more about the benefits of working with Ballina Shire Council and to discuss the remuneration for this position, please contact Andrew Smith, Manager Development Services, on 02 6686 1249.

Click here to view the Position Description and Information Package.

Applications close

11.30pm on Sunday 17 August 2025

Specific enquiries

Andrew Smith | Manager Development Services | 02 6686 1249

How to apply

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