Building Surveyor Level 2/3

Job Description

Picture this: it’s 3:00 on a Friday. You clock off, jump in the car, and you’re on the beach in Yeppoon before 4:00. That’s not a holiday. That’s just your life now.

This isn’t a compromise role in a compromise location. The work is real, the clients are great, and the lifestyle is genuinely something people move here for and then never leave. We need a Building Surveyor who wants real responsibility, a direct client relationship, and a career that doesn’t require a 90-minute commute to the office.

This is a hands-on role at an experienced, respected firm. You’ll work across the full approval lifecycle – assessing applications, issuing approvals, conducting stage inspections, and advising clients at every step. You won’t be waiting for someone above you to give you the meaningful work. It comes with the role.

The Rockhampton + Yeppoon lifestyle case
What rent costs in Brisbane, buys a home here, the Capricorn Coast is 30 minutes away — white sand, reef access, no crowd & limited traffic. Real work-life balance. Your evenings & weekends are yours. CQ’s construction pipeline is booming — Ring Road, renewables, Olympic precinct, industrial expansion.
What’s on offer
Competitive salary$95K–$115K + super, based on licence level and experience
Vehicle – Site inspections covered — we’ll supply what you need
Hybrid working Office and field-based – your never stuck in one spot
Career growth – Train under Level 1 Building Surveyors to grow your knowledge.
Real team – Small, experienced, no corporate nonsense — your work matters here
CPD – Training is paid for – never wonder how you will afford cpd.
About the relocation support
We know moving isn’t just a logistical decision — it’s a life one. We provide a genuine relocation package, not a vague “we’ll discuss it.” That means a financial contribution toward moving costs, flexibility on your start date while you sort housing, and a team that’s done this before and will help you land well. If you have a partner or family making the move with you, let’s talk about that too. We want you to arrive settled, not stressed.
Ready to apply? CV, Licence History & Cover Letter is a must – apply below and we’ll take it from there.
*****@cqbc.com.au
(07) 4922 0***
www.cqbc.com.au

Key Responsibilities

What you’ll be doing
• Assessing and issuing building approvals across your relevant licence project classes
• Conducting on-site stage inspections at critical construction milestones
• Reviewing plans and specifications for compliance with the NCC, Queensland Development Code, and Building Act 1975
• Providing preliminary design advice and pre-lodgement consultancy to builders, architects, and designers
• Preparing and issuing inspection certificates and final certificates
• Liaising with Rockhampton Regional Council, Livingstone Shire, and other referral agencies
• Supporting building compliance audits, including fire safety and disability access assessments
• Mentoring cadet team members as the practice grows

Requirements

What we’re looking for
• Current QBCC Building Certifier licence — Level 2 or 3 (or equivalent interstate — mutual recognition applies)
• AIBS accreditation
• Solid working knowledge of the NCC, Building Act 1975, and Queensland Development Code & Town Planning procedure
• Experience across multiple building classes — residential experience essential; commercial or industrial highly regarded
• Strong client communication skills — you deal with nervous owner-builders and experienced developers alike
• Self-directed and comfortable working with autonomy in a small, high-trust team

About The Company

We’re CQ Building Certification Rockhampton: Central Queensland’s longest-running private certification firm, founded in 2004. We’re growing, and we need a Building Surveyor who’s done enough of the big city grind to know there’s a better way to do the job.

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Job Details

Employer Name

CQ Building Certification Rockhampton Pty Ltd

Salary / Pay Rate $ per Hour

$95,000 - $115,000 a year

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Open

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