Principal Building Surveyor (Subiaco)

Posted: 27/02/2026

Closing Date: 13/03/2026

Salary: $122,200.00
- $130,520.00

Job Type: Permanent
- Full Time

Location: Subiaco, WA

Job Category: Government, Defence & Emergency

The City of Subiaco is in a period of significant growth, with new residential developments, refreshed main streets and public spaces and an expanding mix of retail, dining, culture and recreation. We are working closely with the community, businesses and partners to guide this change while maintaining Subiaco's heritage, character and identity. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a city with a strong sense of place and vision for the future.

**The key responsibilities of this role**:

- Carry out Building Certification assessments (Level 1 or Level 2 building registration).
- Confirm that alternative solutions comply with the Performance Requirements of the National Construction Code. Perform site inspections as required.
- Issue Building Permits, Demolition Permits and Occupancy Permits. Administer building compliance with the Building Act 2011, the Building Regulations 2012, and with the relevant building codes, standards, other prescribed acts and legislation.
- Ensure all Building Permits and Occupancy Permits are issued in accordance with legislation, confirm that the required building standards certification has been provided and the necessary permit checks have been carried out utilising the agreed departmental process and procedures.
- Ensure Essential Services Maintenance Inspection requirements as required by the Building Regulations and Approved Building Solutions are listed on all Occupancy Permits.
- Conduct building inspections as directed and respond to safety and compliance issues. Inspect Public Buildings when required and report to the Manager Planning Services on essential services safety issues.
- Set schedules for the audition and on-site inspection of buildings in line with legislative requirements and the City's risk management principles.
- Issue Occupancy Permits Strata, conduct strata title inspections and provide the Building Act, Planning and Development Act and Strata Titles Act.
- Provide leadership, support and professional guidance to, and oversight of, the building team, ensuring that all building workflows are appropriately managed, and that advice and decisions are consistent across the team
- Assist with the review of Building Services policies, processes and procedures in key service areas. Identify practical productive improvements to the implementation and provision of building services and certification services.
- Ensure all manuals, templates, check sheets, information sheets and forms are accurate and current.
- Regularly review, develop and update policies and work flow practices to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of service delivery. This is to be done in conjunction with, and complement other branches of the CIty, including but not limited to Environment Health, Planning, Parks, and Engineering.
- Liaise with the Building Commission, DFES, and other relevant agencies.
- In accordance with the Building Act 2011, the Development Services Directorate, and the City's Compliance and Prosecution Policies, investigate breaches of legislation and prepare and serve Building Orders and enforcement letters.
- Research and gather information and evidence for compliance investigations, tribunal enquiries and legal briefs for enforcement and prosecution cases.
- Support and implementation of projects (example: TechnologyOne)
- Promote a culture of excellent internal customer service and continuous improvement.

**To be successful in this role you will have**:

- Experience in managing compliance issues and in office inspection of building in relation to NCC Deemed to Satisfy Performance Requirements and the verification methods for the confirmation of how Alternative Solutions should meet the Performance Requirements of the NCC to ensure the necessary standards of health, safety (structural and fire safety), access and amenity and sustainability.
- Extensive knowledge and experience in implementing legislative requirements including (but not limited to):

- Building Act 2011
- Building Regulations 2012
- Building Code of Australia and Referenced Australian Standards
- Building Services Registration Act 2011
- Building Services (Registration) Regulations 2011
- Building Services Levy Act 2011
- Sound knowledge of relevant legislation
- High level customer service, communication and interpersonal skills.
- Sound project management expertise with a continuous improvement approach.
- High level of computer literacy
- Demonstrated specialised knowledge and skills in contemporary construction building principles as well as contemporary knowledge of building legislation and standards.
- C-Class driver’s licence.

**Salary package**: In line with the _City of Subiaco Inside Staff Industrial Agreement 2025_, this position is classified as a Level 8. The salary range is $122,200.00 t Apply on Kit Job: kitjobau.com/job/3pu1s4