Senior Fire Safety Officer (Building Surveyor)

• Band 8 – salary range $130,108 - $145,807 per annum plus 12% Superannuation
• Permanent-Full time, flexible working arrangement
• Located at St Kilda Town Hall 99a Carlisle, St Kilda - walk to the beach, shops and cafes. 

About the Organisation 

The City of Port Phillip is an inner-city council with around 1000 employees who deliver more than 100 programs and services to our residents, businesses and visitors. These range from childcare and immunisations, to libraries, management of parks and open space, rubbish collection, road maintenance and more. City of Port Phillip has zero tolerance for child abuse and is a committed Child Safe organisation.

About the Role

The Building team at City of Port Phillip are looking for an enthusiastic and team focused Building Surveyor who will lead Council and investigate Council’s response to the administration and enforcement of the Building Act 1993 - primarily in fire safety

Duties:

• Conduct building and fire safety audits and inspections, ensuring compliance with essential safety measure requirements, and initiate enforcement action preparing Part 8 enforcement under the Building Act and Regulations.
• Provide professional advice across multiple channels, manage counter enquiries, liaise with internal teams, the MBS, and external agencies to deliver effective service.
• Maintain registers and inspection records, track property statistics, enforcement status and outcomes and prepare reports and data for the MBS and other stakeholders.
• Supervise the Assistant Fire Safety Officer and provide training and mentoring to the Assistant Building Surveyors.

Skills and Experience 

• Tertiary qualification in Building Surveying  
• Registered Building Practitioner in the category of Building Surveyor – Unlimited
• Previous local government experience in a senior position in a building department with a preference for experience in regulatory enforcement functions.

Culture 

People enjoy working at the City of Port Phillip because we are a welcoming, healthy and inclusive workplace.  We offer a vibrant and diverse work environment where our employees can develop both professionally and personally whilst planning and delivering a range of important services and programs to the community. 

Benefits

• We offer a workplace which accommodates your working style and needs. 
• Be supported and empowered by a leadership team that is community focused, with a strong desire for change and a culture that encourages teamwork and innovation.
• Training and development opportunities, study assistance, flexible working conditions, paid parental leave, an active social club, a health and wellbeing program, and a well- regarded Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

Security Requirements and Professional Obligations 

Pre-employment screening will apply to all appointments.  

Prior to a formal letter of offer, preferred applicants will be asked to provide:

• Evidence of mandatory qualifications/registrations/licences,
• Sufficient proof of their right to work in Australia, and                                                       
• Sufficient proof of their identity. 
• Evidence of COVID-19 Vaccination in line with VIC Gov Advice.
• Complete a National Police Check completed via City of Port Phillip’s Provider.
• Evidence of a Working with Children Check (employee type with City of Port Phillip registered as the organisation).  

How to Apply

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All applicants must provide a Cover Letter in response to the key selection criteria located on the last page of the position description. The Cover Letter should be no longer than 2 pages and include each heading in the Key Selection Criteria.

Note: Only applications submitted via the online Recruitment Portal will be considered and only shortlisted candidates will be provided feedback.

Further information can be obtained by contacting Bill Yannelis, Building Solutions Coordinator/MBS by phone 9209 6253 or email at bill.yannelis@portphillip.vic.gov.au 

Applications close 11.59pm 28 June 2026

The City of Port Phillip is an equal opportunity employer, committed to an inclusive and accessible environment where diversity is valued. We actively welcome and encourage candidates from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, First Nation and Torres Strait Islander candidates, members of the LGBTQIA+ community and candidates with a disability.

If you have accessibility requirements or require an adjustment to participate in our recruitment and selection process, please contact Yass Mustafa (Recruitment and Employee Experience Advisor) on phone 0468 576 806 or email: recruitment@portphillip.vic.gov.au