Build It. Lead It. Own It.

This is not just another certification role. This is your opportunity to build and lead a brand-new business unit from the ground up, shaping its strategy, culture, performance and reputation across the region.

What's on offer:

• Salary + Super + Leaseback Vehicle
• Relocation package for candidates moving to the area
• Performance bonus structure
• The rare opportunity to establish and grow a self-funded business unit with full leadership accountability

Nestled between Canberra and the NSW Southern Tablelands, Yass offers the perfect balance of professional opportunity and lifestyle. With a strong sense of community, stunning natural surrounds and a growing development sector, Yass Valley Council is focused on sustainable growth while retaining the region's natural beauty. Working here means genuine impact, close collaboration with decision-makers and the ability to see the direct outcomes of your leadership.

The Opportunity

This newly created position sits within the Planning & Environment Directorate and has been established as part of Council's organisational restructure. Reporting to the Director Planning & Environment, the Manager Building Certification will lead and develop the Building Certification team while establishing a high-performing, customer-focused and commercially sustainable business unit.

The purpose of the role is clear: ensure Council's regulatory responsibilities are met while facilitating development across the Yass Valley, grow the Business Unit, and drive it to operate at cost recovery or better.

You will lead, mentor and professionally develop your team, represent Council at key internal and external forums, interpret legislation, and build strong relationships with the development industry. This role requires both technical authority and commercial acumen, someone who understands how to run a business unit, not just deliver statutory functions.

To be successful, you must hold:

• A tertiary qualification in Building Surveying (or equivalent) and current registration as a Building Surveyor Class 1 and 10 under the Building and Development Certifiers Regulation 2020
• Demonstrated transformative leadership capability, with proven experience leading and developing teams in complex environments

You will also bring strong business insight, the ability to monitor and improve operational performance, and the confidence to engage with stakeholders, elected representatives and industry leaders.

If you are currently running your own consultancy and want the security of a permanent leadership role where you can still exercise commercial thinking, or you are a senior professional seeking one more significant challenge where you can leave a lasting legacy, this role offers a unique platform.

For a confidential discussion, please contact Victoria Williams, Recruitment Business Partner on 03 9691 4712.

Want to know more?

To download the PD, and to apply for this role go to: https://yassvalleycouncil.recruitmenthub.com.au/Vacancies & enter ref code: 6864094.

Applications close 08 March 2026 at 10pm

Yass Valley Council is an Equal Employment Opportunity, welcoming applicants from all backgrounds and communities. Applicants must have the right to work in Australia and pass relevant pre-employment checks

Council also recognises the skills and attributes of veterans and welcomes applications from ex-service personnel.