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Join Council's Building Services Team and play a key role in supporting the delivery of essential building regulatory services that help keep our community safe. As part of the Community Safety Division, the team administers Council's responsibilities under the Building Act 1993 and Building Regulations 2018, supporting building compliance, public safety, swimming pool and spa registration requirements, statutory reporting and customer enquiries. As the Building Services Administrator, you will be the administrative backbone of the team, ensuring critical systems, records, registers and business processes are managed accurately and efficiently to support the delivery of high-quality regulatory services.

What you will bring to the role

We are looking for a highly organised and customer-focused professional who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and takes pride in delivering accurate, timely and reliable administrative support. You will be a proactive problem solver with strong attention to detail, excellent communication skills and a commitment to continuous improvement. Your ability to manage competing priorities, work collaboratively with stakeholders and maintain confidentiality and professionalism will be key to your success in this role.

Key selection criteria
Mandatory qualifications, experience and requirements

• Demonstrated experience coordinating statutory administration functions within a Building Services, regulatory or local government environment.
• Sound knowledge of the Building Act 1993 and Building Regulations 2018, particularly in relation to statutory processes, registers, record keeping requirements and legislative compliance obligations.
• Strong organisational skills, attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple tasks, competing priorities and statutory deadlines.
• Well-developed customer service and communication skills, with the ability to build positive working relationships and provide professional support to a range of internal and external stakeholders.
• Experience working with business systems, databases and records management systems, with a high level of accuracy in data entry and reporting.
• The ability to interpret and apply policies, procedures and legislative requirements while maintaining confidentiality and professionalism.
• A proactive approach to problem solving, continuous improvement and contributing positively to a collaborative team culture.

For More Information

• You’ll find further details about the role, including accountabilities and key selection criteria, in the Position Description on our website – [Position Description PDF]

If you believe you have the knowledge, skills and experience to fulfil this role and would like further information, please contact Suada Ramic, Coordinator Building Services / Municipal Building Surveyor on 5261 0600.

How to apply
Applications are to be in Word or PDF format and should include a:

• cover letter including your statement addressing the selection criteria 
• copy of your resume. 

Please note that only applications with a statement addressing the selection criteria will be considered for this position.

Simply complete the application process by clicking the "Apply Now" button and we'll be in touch with you shortly regarding your application. 

Applications close at 11.59pm Sunday 29 November 2026.

Surf Coast Shire Council is an equal opportunity and child safe employer.