Jobs & Opportunities

Welcome to the VMBSG Careers page! Here you’ll find employment opportunities within our industry.

On this page you will find:

Job Vacancies: Positions advertised within the industry

Job Seekers: Individuals looking for employment opportunities within the field.

Retired Professionals: Experienced individuals available for short-term contract or consulting work.

Employers: Seeking retired industry professionals for contract or short-term roles.

Are you looking to advertise a vacancy with the VMBSG?

Job Vacancies

Job Title

Council or Business

Closing Date

Technical Officer, Consent & Reports

Stonnington City Council

12 April 2026

Building Inspector

Brimbank City Council

7 April 2026

Assistant Building Surveyor

City of Port Phillip

5 April 2026

Assistant Building Surveyor

Moonee Valley City Council

Still open

Senior Building Surveyor / Team Leader

City of Hume

Until filled

Job Seekers

Cadet Building Surveyor and Urban Planning Postgrad Seeking Council Experience

P* is a Cadet/Assistant Building Surveyor and Urban Planning postgraduate currently seeking paid or volunteer opportunities across Melbourne’s south-east and surrounding councils (including but not limited to Cardinia, Casey, Greater Dandenong, Monash and Baw Baw). Flexible availability and happy to commit to short-term placements or longer-term roles, depending on council needs. Open to opportunities in building surveying/building compliance and urban planning, with experience supporting inspections, permit processes and compliance-related work.

What is she looking for:

Opportunities in building surveying or urban planning, including work or volunteer placements
Preferably within south-east Melbourne and nearby councils
Flexible duration: short-term or ongoing

Please contact VMBSG ([email protected]) to be connected with P*.

Retired Professionals

Recently retired Municipal Building Surveyor and Manager seeking part-time contract opportunities.

A recently retired Municipal Building Surveyor and Manager with more than 40 years of experience in Local Government is seeking part-time contract opportunities within the building surveying field.

Having led municipal building departments since 2000, this individual brings deep technical expertise, leadership experience, and a practical understanding of local government operations.

They are looking to remain active in the industry on a part-time basis of around two to three days per week and are open to discussing any opportunities that may be available.

If you are aware of suitable roles or would like to make contact, please reach out to VMBSG and we can facilitate a confidential introduction.