About Council

Moorabool Shire Council is a progressive organisation that is experiencing rapid growth and surging development. We offer a perfect blend of picturesque and friendly surrounds where you can enjoy an urban lifestyle in towns like Bacchus Marsh or take advantage of Moorabool’s smaller towns and hamlets, rural open spaces and natural surrounds.

Our focus is on building a healthy, inclusive and connected community; a liveable and thriving environment and an organisation that listens and adapts to the need of our evolving communities.

The Role

As the Municipal Building Surveyor / Coordinator Building Services, you will provide strategic leadership and professional management to the Building Services team, ensuring compliance with Victorian Building Legislation and the Building Act. You will foster a culture of collaboration, learning, and continuous improvement, driving team capability and delivering exceptional outcomes for the Moorabool community. This role involves engaging with a diverse range of stakeholders, overseeing service delivery, promoting public awareness of building standards, and representing Council in regulatory and emergency management matters related to buildings. Your expertise as Municipal Building Surveyor will help shape a safer, more vibrant built environment for all.

A requirement of this role is that you have registration as a Building Surveyor Unlimited (without conditions). 

Click here to view the position description or click the link in how to apply.

If you have questions specific to the role, please contact Robert Cobolli (Manager Statutory Planning & Regulatory Services) on 5366 1363.

What We Offer

• Outstanding flexible working arrangements – make working with us work for you.
• Monthly RDO 
• Additional annual leave – top of band after 12 months
• Up to two additional annual leave days depending on leave accruals
• Access to 3 health and wellbeing days over the life of our Health and Wellbeing Strategy
• Eligibility for parental leave after six months service
• Payment of increments whilst on parental leave
• Six months of super paid on unpaid parental leave
• Flexibility Spread of Hours Clause
• Updates to our Discretionary Leave Clause to include gender affirmation related activities, natural disaster and foster caring.

Send us an email at peopleservices@moorabool.vic.gov.au and we can chat about all the benefits of working at Moorabool. We’d love to chat with you about our culture, development frameworks, progression opportunities, cultural initiatives, reward frameworks and flexibility opportunities.

About You

You are a visionary and people focused leader with a proven track record in overseeing the building services within Local Government. Your integrity and commitment to excellence set you apart and you thrive in complex environments where collaboration and innovation are valued. You have the innate ability to build strong relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders and will consistently empower your team to achieve outstanding results.

You will have substantial experience in the deliver of high-quality services in a regulatory environment. You are passionate about continuous improvement, professional development and fostering an inclusive, respectful workplace. Your strategic mindset and ability to navigate legislative requirements to ensure your team delivers outcomes that benefit both Council and the community will position you as a trusted leader within Moorabool Shire Council.

How To Apply

Please visit our website to apply online @ https//www.moorabool.vic.gov.au/vacancies

When you hit the apply button you won’t be required to complete lengthy key selection criteria, instead you will be asked to pitch to Council as to why you are the best candidate for this role.

You’ll also be asked to tell us what interview style works best for you. We want to make sure your interview experience is one that you feel comfortable with and that you leave your interview knowing the best version of yourself was on offer.

Applications will close by 11.59pm, Sunday 5 December 2025. Early applications are encouraged as we will be shortlisting along the way. Candidates must be available to interview between 8th to 12th December.

If you are experiencing difficulties with your application please contact Rebecca Niutta People Services Business Partner on 5366 1231

Moorabool Shire Council is proudly committed to:

• Being a family friendly, gender inclusive and equal opportunity employer
• Promoting the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of all children under the age of 18
• Supporting the Human Rights Charter

**Please be advised we do not accept applications through agencies**

We encourage applications from Aboriginal people, people from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds and people with a disability

Only those with the right to work in Australia will be considered.