Kola is seeking an opportunity in a Building Surveying Assistant or Cadet role.

He completed a Graduate Diploma in Building Surveying at Victoria University in 2025 and brings extensive experience in town planning across local government and private practice, including senior and principal planning positions.

What is he looking for?

Kola has strong experience interpreting legislation, assessing applications, preparing professional reports and working with councils, developers, engineers, architects and builders. He is keen to apply his transferable skills within building surveying while developing the practical experience required to progress in the profession.

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

Peter is currently completing an Advanced Diploma of Building Surveying and is seeking the opportunity to shadow a licensed building surveyor or building inspector to gain practical, on-site experience. With a background as a qualified carpenter and experience in property and building assessments, including defect and damage identification for insurance purposes, Peter brings a strong practical foundation and is very comfortable on site. He is keen to build real-world exposure to inspections and better understand the role in practice, and is willing to travel anywhere in Victoria for the right opportunity.

What is he looking for:

• Opportunities to shadow a licensed building surveyor or inspector
• Open to unpaid shadowing to gain practical experience
• Also interested in any part-time or casual opportunities that may arise
• Seeking exposure to inspections, compliance processes and real-world building surveying work

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

Pavithra 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 Pavithra.