Job Description
Position Description – Building Officer
January 2026
Position title Building Officer
Position number 1211, 1472
Classification (Level) Level 5
Department City Development
Division Development and Regulatory Services
Business unit Urban Development
People Leader Team Leader Building and Compliance
Development Services Team, Development and Regulatory
Key stakeholders Services Department, other departments as necessary, Elected Members, other Councils, members of the public, residents,
and related organisations
Community Vision: A liveable, sustainable community.
The strategic directions of Liveable, Sustainable, and Community reflect the aspirations of
the community for the City of Marion’s future.
A fourth strategic direction, Our Organisation, sets the focus for Council and its staff toward
fulfilling the 2024-2034 Community Vision and Strategic Directions. These interconnected
directions emphasise a commitment to achieving holistic outcomes for the council area
City of Marion Values
Our Values inform what is important in how we deliver for our community.
They aspire towards a consistent standard that can be expected from all who engage with
the City of Marion.
Together we… Our Community Vision
Focus on the customer | We are:
Engaged with our diverse community
Responsive and proactive
Dedicated to delivering great customer
experiences
Engage with respect | We are:
Committed to a safe and inclusive workplace
Connected, caring and professional
Honest, transparent and act with integrity
Embrace excellence | We are:
• Adaptable, driven and continuously improve
Accountable for our decisions and actions
Proactive in sustainability and support the
environment
A great place to work
Position Description – Building Officer
January 2026
Purpose
This position will be responsible for the undertaking of building rules assessment and
building rules audit inspections of all classes and types of buildings, provision of building and
development advice to internal and external customers, investigation of building and
compliance matters and, where necessary, assessment of complying development
applications.
The officer is expected to be able to work as part of a team and independently, and to have
the capacity to work under limited direction. The officer should utilise a high level of
interpersonal skills in dealing with the public and other organisations. The organisation
places a high emphasis on providing a sound customer experience to both internal and
external customers.
Key Deliverables
Assess the Building Rules Consent stage of development applications, undertaking
any necessary procedural requirements and ensuring compliance with relevant
legislation.
Inspect development in progress and completed development to ensure compliance
with the Building Rules, approved plans and relevant legislation.
Investigate development complaints and compliance issues and negotiate where
possible with parties to achieve appropriate compliance outcomes.
Determine appropriate action to achieve compliance with relevant legislation, and
issue notices where development has not been undertaken in accordance with the
Building Rules and relevant legislation or where there is a threat to safety.
Provide expert specialist advice to internal and external customers on building and
development matters.
Respond to requests from elected members and other business units in relation to
building, compliance and general development information and advice.
Attend to telephone, counter and written enquiries from the public and external
organizations with information relating to building, compliance and general
development information and advice.
Instruct and brief Council’s solicitors on enforcement matters, and represent Council
at the Environment, Resources and Development Court, or other relevant Court as
required.
Person Specification
Essential criteria
Advanced communication skills both written and verbal.
Tertiary qualifications in Building Surveying
A great place to work
Position Description – Building Officer
January 2026
Accreditation as an Accredited Professional – Building - Level 1, 2 or 3 under the
Planning, Development, and Infrastructure (Accredited Professionals) Regulations
2019.
Experience in building rules assessment and associated matters.
Experience in dealing with the public, elected members, developers, consultants and
representatives of other organizations in building rules and town planning matters.
Sound knowledge of the Building Code of Australia.
Sound knowledge of the South Australian Development Act and Regulations and the
Planning, Development and Infrastructure Act (specifically as they relate to building
rules matters).
Working knowledge of relevant Australian Standards, Disability (Access to Premises –
Buildings) Standards, Disability Discrimination Act, Building Work Contractors Act and
Local Government Act.
Working knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety requirements.
Ability to analyze and interpret drawings, documents and specifications, legislation
and regulations relating to the development and use of land and buildings.
Ability to investigate breaches of the Development Act/PDI Act and pursue
resolutions to ensure compliance with relevant legislation, codes, and standards.
Ability to communicate effectively with Elected Members, Council staff, industry
professionals, and the general public.
Appropriate keyboard and computer skills.
Ability to identify workplace priorities.
Proven written and verbal communication skills.
Proven ability to negotiate with customers, staff and other relevant parties to achieve
the best possible outcome.
Organizational, time management and programming skills, ability to set priorities and
meet deadlines and to arrive at effective recommendations.
Desirable criteria
Commitment to work within a team environment and participate effectively to
achieve agreed outcomes.
Willingness to promote a positive image of Council.
Determination to pursue issues identified as important by the organization.
Demonstration of an understanding of and commitment to customer experience
philosophies, values and practices.
Demonstration of a commitment to continuous self-improvement and professional
development.
A great place to work
Position Description – Building Officer
January 2026
Demonstration of a commitment to identify innovative solutions to improve and
provide a best practice approach to development assessment, building inspection
and internal processes.
Developing knowledge of planning matters.
Organizational, time management and programming skills, ability to set priorities and
meet deadlines and to arrive at effective recommendations.
Capacity to encourage various bodies to come together and overcome problems.
Standard conditions
Satisfactory completion of a National Police Clearance (will be arranged by the City of
Marion)
Satisfactory completion of applicable Medical Assessment (will be arranged by the
City of Marion)
Must be either an Australian resident or possess the legal right to work in Australia,
with the ability to provide documentation of a valid work visa.
Comply with existing Work, Health and Safety legislation and regulation obligations and
apply “Think Safe Live Well” philosophy.
Embrace ethical and moral behavior and report any suspected instances of fraud
and/or corruption in accordance with Fraud and Corruption Management and the
Code of Conduct.
Adhere to the City of Marion Values.
The incumbent will perform other duties as required.
Other conditions specific to the role
Must hold a valid, full (unrestricted) driver's license in accordance with South
Australian requirements.
Attendance at Council meetings as required
Position description confirmation and acknowledgement
New employee acknowledgement
By signing the ‘City of Marion Employment Acceptance Statement’ in your Letter of Offer, you
are agreeing to the Position Description attached to your Offer.
Employee name: Signature: Date:
Leader name: Signature: Date:
HR name: Signature: Date:
A great place to work
January 2026
Position title Building Officer
Position number 1211, 1472
Classification (Level) Level 5
Department City Development
Division Development and Regulatory Services
Business unit Urban Development
People Leader Team Leader Building and Compliance
Development Services Team, Development and Regulatory
Key stakeholders Services Department, other departments as necessary, Elected Members, other Councils, members of the public, residents,
and related organisations
Community Vision: A liveable, sustainable community.
The strategic directions of Liveable, Sustainable, and Community reflect the aspirations of
the community for the City of Marion’s future.
A fourth strategic direction, Our Organisation, sets the focus for Council and its staff toward
fulfilling the 2024-2034 Community Vision and Strategic Directions. These interconnected
directions emphasise a commitment to achieving holistic outcomes for the council area
City of Marion Values
Our Values inform what is important in how we deliver for our community.
They aspire towards a consistent standard that can be expected from all who engage with
the City of Marion.
Together we… Our Community Vision
Focus on the customer | We are:
Engaged with our diverse community
Responsive and proactive
Dedicated to delivering great customer
experiences
Engage with respect | We are:
Committed to a safe and inclusive workplace
Connected, caring and professional
Honest, transparent and act with integrity
Embrace excellence | We are:
• Adaptable, driven and continuously improve
Accountable for our decisions and actions
Proactive in sustainability and support the
environment
A great place to work
Position Description – Building Officer
January 2026
Purpose
This position will be responsible for the undertaking of building rules assessment and
building rules audit inspections of all classes and types of buildings, provision of building and
development advice to internal and external customers, investigation of building and
compliance matters and, where necessary, assessment of complying development
applications.
The officer is expected to be able to work as part of a team and independently, and to have
the capacity to work under limited direction. The officer should utilise a high level of
interpersonal skills in dealing with the public and other organisations. The organisation
places a high emphasis on providing a sound customer experience to both internal and
external customers.
Key Deliverables
Assess the Building Rules Consent stage of development applications, undertaking
any necessary procedural requirements and ensuring compliance with relevant
legislation.
Inspect development in progress and completed development to ensure compliance
with the Building Rules, approved plans and relevant legislation.
Investigate development complaints and compliance issues and negotiate where
possible with parties to achieve appropriate compliance outcomes.
Determine appropriate action to achieve compliance with relevant legislation, and
issue notices where development has not been undertaken in accordance with the
Building Rules and relevant legislation or where there is a threat to safety.
Provide expert specialist advice to internal and external customers on building and
development matters.
Respond to requests from elected members and other business units in relation to
building, compliance and general development information and advice.
Attend to telephone, counter and written enquiries from the public and external
organizations with information relating to building, compliance and general
development information and advice.
Instruct and brief Council’s solicitors on enforcement matters, and represent Council
at the Environment, Resources and Development Court, or other relevant Court as
required.
Person Specification
Essential criteria
Advanced communication skills both written and verbal.
Tertiary qualifications in Building Surveying
A great place to work
Position Description – Building Officer
January 2026
Accreditation as an Accredited Professional – Building - Level 1, 2 or 3 under the
Planning, Development, and Infrastructure (Accredited Professionals) Regulations
2019.
Experience in building rules assessment and associated matters.
Experience in dealing with the public, elected members, developers, consultants and
representatives of other organizations in building rules and town planning matters.
Sound knowledge of the Building Code of Australia.
Sound knowledge of the South Australian Development Act and Regulations and the
Planning, Development and Infrastructure Act (specifically as they relate to building
rules matters).
Working knowledge of relevant Australian Standards, Disability (Access to Premises –
Buildings) Standards, Disability Discrimination Act, Building Work Contractors Act and
Local Government Act.
Working knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety requirements.
Ability to analyze and interpret drawings, documents and specifications, legislation
and regulations relating to the development and use of land and buildings.
Ability to investigate breaches of the Development Act/PDI Act and pursue
resolutions to ensure compliance with relevant legislation, codes, and standards.
Ability to communicate effectively with Elected Members, Council staff, industry
professionals, and the general public.
Appropriate keyboard and computer skills.
Ability to identify workplace priorities.
Proven written and verbal communication skills.
Proven ability to negotiate with customers, staff and other relevant parties to achieve
the best possible outcome.
Organizational, time management and programming skills, ability to set priorities and
meet deadlines and to arrive at effective recommendations.
Desirable criteria
Commitment to work within a team environment and participate effectively to
achieve agreed outcomes.
Willingness to promote a positive image of Council.
Determination to pursue issues identified as important by the organization.
Demonstration of an understanding of and commitment to customer experience
philosophies, values and practices.
Demonstration of a commitment to continuous self-improvement and professional
development.
A great place to work
Position Description – Building Officer
January 2026
Demonstration of a commitment to identify innovative solutions to improve and
provide a best practice approach to development assessment, building inspection
and internal processes.
Developing knowledge of planning matters.
Organizational, time management and programming skills, ability to set priorities and
meet deadlines and to arrive at effective recommendations.
Capacity to encourage various bodies to come together and overcome problems.
Standard conditions
Satisfactory completion of a National Police Clearance (will be arranged by the City of
Marion)
Satisfactory completion of applicable Medical Assessment (will be arranged by the
City of Marion)
Must be either an Australian resident or possess the legal right to work in Australia,
with the ability to provide documentation of a valid work visa.
Comply with existing Work, Health and Safety legislation and regulation obligations and
apply “Think Safe Live Well” philosophy.
Embrace ethical and moral behavior and report any suspected instances of fraud
and/or corruption in accordance with Fraud and Corruption Management and the
Code of Conduct.
Adhere to the City of Marion Values.
The incumbent will perform other duties as required.
Other conditions specific to the role
Must hold a valid, full (unrestricted) driver's license in accordance with South
Australian requirements.
Attendance at Council meetings as required
Position description confirmation and acknowledgement
New employee acknowledgement
By signing the ‘City of Marion Employment Acceptance Statement’ in your Letter of Offer, you
are agreeing to the Position Description attached to your Offer.
Employee name: Signature: Date:
Leader name: Signature: Date:
HR name: Signature: Date:
A great place to work
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Building Surveyor (Building Officer) (2501) position is now open for candidates interested in the Government Job Alert sector. This role in Sturt offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Government Job Alert is a plus.
