Building Surveyor Cadet

• Maximum Term contract, part-time or full-time hours (up to 2 years)
• 35-hour work week, participation in Council’s 9-day fortnight RDO scheme
• Start your career in local government and gain practical experience whilst studying

The City of Canada Bay is a thriving, colourful community, surrounded by the beautiful bays of Sydney Harbour. The area is also known for its parklands, cycle paths and walkways. City of Canada Bay Council’s values underpin how we operate: We act with integrity; We empower our people; We are respectful; We work together; We innovate.

About the role

City of Canada Bay council is proud to offer a Cadetship within our Health Building & Compliance Team, in line with the “fresh start for local government apprentices, trainees and cadets” in conjunction with the NSW Government. This cadetship offers a combination of on-the-job work experience whilst you complete your university degree in this field.

The role offers hands-on learning and training opportunities for students enrolled in an appropriate undergraduate degree in Building Surveying or equivalent, as we invest in the future of our staff, ensuring they have rewarding careers and the skills and experience necessary to deliver high-quality services to our community.

This is a fantastic opportunity to kickstart your career in a purpose-driven organisation and make a meaningful impact in the community.

As a Building Surveyor Cadet you will:

• Assist the Coordinator Building and Compliance in monitoring development and implementing best practice to ensure all necessary building, fire, compliance and construction functions are undertaken
• Provide advice to the public, other Council staff, developers and public bodies on land use, building, fire safety, and other development matters as required
• Complete duties and responsibilities in accordance with the policies, guidelines, and regulations applicable to the team's functions.
• Provide progress reports/advice relating to key issues currently under investigation/assessment to the Coordinator Building and Compliance on a regular basis
• Prepare assessment reports and determinations within target times in accordance with the policies, guidelines, and regulations of the unit’s function.

About the person 

To be successful in this role, you will:  

• Be enrolled in an undergraduate or post graduate degree in Construction Management or Advanced Diploma of Building Surveying or equivalent, that facilitates a pathway to becoming a registered certifier under the Building and Development Certifiers Act 2018 & NSW Fair Trading and in your final or second-last year of your degree
• Have well-developed skills in research, analysis and preparation of high-quality policies and documents and reports
• Show a willingness to learn and contribute positively to a team environment
• Hold a current Class C NSW Drivers Licence

What’s on offer

• Rostered Days Off (participation in a 9-day fortnight scheme)
• A range of flexible work arrangements including hybrid work from home arrangements
• Continuous training, support, and leadership development
• Health and Wellbeing programs (Yoga classes, Fitness Passport, Flu vaccinations, Head Space, Skin Cancer Checks)

Want to know more?

The fresh start for local government apprentices, trainees and cadets’ program is part of the Government’s goal of increasing the local government workforce by 15%. 

For more information about the NSW Government Apprentice and Trainee Program, please click the below link:

https://youtu.be/GUC-IvWHcCY

Further information regarding the requirements of this role can be found in the attached Position Description here, alternatively for a confidential discussion please contact George Oustambasidis on (02) 9121 0008 or email george.oustambasidis@canadabay.nsw.gov.au

How to apply
Candidates MUST apply online by clicking 'begin' below. Applications close 11:30pm, 16 February 2025 and will not be accepted through any other medium.

If you have any accessibility requirements, please feel free to contact Grace Aberin on 02 9121 0238  or email  grace.aberin@canadabay.nsw.gov.au  to discuss.

The City of Canada Bay Council is a Child Safe Organisation that recognises and advocates for the rights of Children and Young People and are committed to a Safe Workplace. 

The City of Canada Bay Council is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer committed to maintaining, growing and supporting a diverse, respectful, collaborative & inclusive workplace. We welcome and encourage applications from diverse community groups and ages including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, LGBTIQA+, people with disabilities, and other diversity groups. 

 “Formal offers of employment are subject to standard Council pre-employment checks including medical and other background checks”.