Group
Occupation
242931 Building Surveyor
Latest release
Consultation draft: Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations (ANZSCO)
Reference period
July 2024
Released
25/07/2024
First release
242931 Building Surveyor
Reviews, analyses, and assesses building plans for compliance to current building standards, and issues relevant legislative permits, certification, and approvals.
Registration or licensing is required.
Alternative title
- Building Certifier
ANZSCO skill level
This occupation has a skill level corresponding to the qualifications and experience below.
Australia
- Skill Level 1: Bachelor Degree, higher qualification, or at least five years of relevant experience
New Zealand
- Skill Level 1: Bachelor Degree, higher qualification, or at least five years of relevant experience
Main tasks
- Assesses and approves building permit applications to ensure compliance with building codes, local ordinances, zoning, and contract specifications
- Undertakes, or directs Building Inspectors to undertake, critical stage inspections of buildings under construction to determine if the work complies with the development consent and legislative requirements
- Prepares a written record of building work inspected and documents details identifying non-compliant issues
- Enforces the requirements of building legislation by issuing written directions to fix non-compliant building work, providing building notices, and issuing or removing building orders
- Responds to enquiries or complaints from people affected by their decisions made when carrying out statutory functions
- Issues occupancy permits and certificates of final inspection upon the completion of building work if all requirements are met