Building Surveyor 2549-79
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Job description
Duties primarily consist of assessing, interpreting, enforcing and advising on laws and regulations regarding building construction safety.
Skill level
The entry requirement for this occupation is a bachelor degree or higher qualification and at least 3 years relevant experience gained within the last 5 years. In some instances relevant experience is required in addition to the formal qualification. Registration or licensing may be required.
Note: If you are seeking a skills assessment for skilled migration purposes, different skill level requirements may apply. For information on skills assessment, see the relevant skills assessing authority below.
Skilled occupation information
Points awarded for General Skilled Migration puposes are shown in the table below.
The table also shows if this occupation is on the Skilled Occupation List (SOL), part of the Employer Nomination Scheme and on the Migration Occupations in Demand List (MODL).
| Points | SOL | ENSOL | MODL |
|---|---|---|---|
| 50 | Yes | Yes | No |
Skills assessment authority
Before you can migrate to Australia as a skilled migrant you must have your skills assessed by the relevant national assessment authority. The assessment authority for your occupation is:
Vocational Education and Training Assessment Services (VETASSESS)
VETASSESS is the authority in Australia responsible for assessing this occupation for the purposes of skilled migration.
Factors which are taken into account in assessments include the education system of the country concerned, the awarding institution, and the level, structure, length and content of the program of study undertaken.
This occupation may also require you to obtain licensing and registration from the relevant professional body before you can practise your occupation in Australia.
For more information about having your qualification assessed contact VETASSESS.
Vocational Education and Training Assessment Services
VETASSESS
GPO Box 2752
MELBOURNE VIC 3001
AUSTRALIA
Telephone: 61 3 9655 4801
Fax: 61 3 9654 3385
Email: vetassess@vetassess.com.au
Website: http://www.vetassess.com.au
For State/ Territory information please see below.
Licensing or registration requirements
In many occupations you must be registered with or obtain a license from a local authority in the state or territory where you wish to practise your occupation. Select from the following state links to find out details of the local authority in your state.
New South Wales
There is a requirement for licensing or registration for this occupation in New South Wales.
Victoria
Registration is compulsory.
Building Commission
Level 27, 2 Lonsdale Street
Melbourne Vic. 3000
Postal Address:
PO Box 536
Melbourne Vic. 3001
Telephone: 61 3 9285 6400
Fax: 61 3 9285 6464
Website: http://www.buildingcommission.com.au
Queensland
Accreditation is required.
Australian Institute of Building Surveyors Postal Address: PO Box 6258 Halifax Street Adelaide SA 5000 Telephone: 61 8 8410 7444 Email: accreditation@aibs.com.au Website: http://www.aibs.com.au
Licensing is compulsory to be employed as a building surveyor.
Building Services Authority (BSA).
Postal Address:
PMB 84
Coorparoo DC Qld. 4151
Telephone: 1300 272 272
Fax: 61 7 3225 2999
Email: info@bsa.qld.gov.au
Website: Building Services Authority
South Australia
There is no legal requirement for licensing or registration for this occupation in South Australia, however building surveyors in South Australia must be accredited.
Western Australia
There is no legal requirement for licensing or registration for this occupation in Western Australia.
Tasmania
Licensing is compulsory.
Building Practitioner Accreditation
Postal Address:
PO Box 56
Rosny Park Tas. 7018
Telephone: 61 3 6233 7657
Fax: 61 3 6233 8338
Email: wstinfo@justice.tas.gov.au
Website: http://www.justice.tas.gov.au/wst/buildingpractitioneraccreditation
Northern Territory
There is no legal requirement for licensing or registration for this occupation in the Northern Territory.
Australian Capital Territory
Licensing is compulsory.
Building, Electrical and Plumbing Control
ACT Planning and Land Authority
Dame Pattie Menzies House
16 Challis St
Dickson ACT 2602
Telephone: 61 2 6207 7775
Website: http://www.actpla.act.gov.au
Additional training
You may require additional training in Australia before you can get your skills recognised, licensed or registered. For more information contact the relevant state or territory licensing or registration body listed above. You can also check with the Overseas Qualifications Unit in your state or territory.
See: Overseas Qualifications Unit
Industry association memberships
You may benefit from becoming a member of a relevant industry association for your occupation. This could help you with your employment prospects, networking, contact with industry and professional development and may provide you with important information and support.
New South Wales
Master Plumbers Association (MPA) of NSW
3 John Street
Lidcombe NSW 2141
Postal Address:
PO Box 42
Lidcombe NSW 1825
Telephone: 61 2 8789 7000
Facsimile: 61 2 9749 7881
Email: info@masterplumbers.com.au
Website: http://www.masterplumbers.com.au
Australian Institute of Building Surveyors (NSW/ACT Branch)
Suite 6/2 East Street
Five Dock NSW 2046
Telephone: 61 2 9712 8822
Fax: 61 2 9712 8811
Email: nsw.members@aibs.com.au
Website: http://www.aibs.com.au
Victoria
Australian Institute of Building Surveyors (AIBS) (Victorian Branch)
Suite 1, Level 4
332 Albert Street
East Melbourne Vic. 3002
Telephone: 61 3 9415 7600
Fax: 61 3 9415 7699
Email: vic.admin@aibs.com.au
Website: http://www.aibs.com.au
Housing Industry Association Ltd (HIA) (Victorian Branch)
70 Jolimont Street
Jolimont Vic. 3002
Postal Address:
PO Box 1614M
Melbourne Vic. 3001
Telephone: 61 3 9280 8200
Fax: 61 3 9654 8168
Email: vic_enquiry@hia.com.au
Website: http://www.buildingonline.com.au
Master Builders Association of Victoria (MBAV)
332 Albert Street
East Melbourne Vic. 3002
Postal Address:
GPO Box 544D
Melbourne Vic. 3001
Telephone: 61 3 9411 4555
Fax: 61 3 9411 4591
Email: mbassist@mbav.com.au
Website: http://www.mbav.com.au
Queensland
Queensland Master Builders
417-419 Wickham Terrace
Brisbane Qld 4000
Phone: (07) 3404 6444
Fax: (07) 3832 2361
Email: ask@masterbuilders.asn.au
Website: http://www.masterbuilders.asn.au
Australian Institute of Building Surveyors (QLD/NT Branch)
PO Box 7588
East Brisbane QLD 4169
Telephone: 61 7 3891 5855
Fax: 61 7 3891 5899
Email: qldnt.admin@aibs.com.au
Website: http://www.aibs.com.au
South Australia
Surveyors Board of South Australia
(A subcommittee of ISA, SA Division)
Level 9 / 68 Grenfell Street
Adelaide SA 5000
Postal Address:
GPO Box 1349
Adelaide SA 5001
Telephone: 61 8 8227 1937
Fax: 61 8 8227 1938
Email: isasa@senet.com.au
Master Builders Association of South Australia
Master Builders House
Level 1, 47 South Terrace
Adelaide SA 5000
Postal Address:
PO Box 10014,
Adelaide SA 5000
Phone: 61 8 8211 7466
Fax: 61 8 8231 5240
Email: buildsa@mbasa.com.au
Website: http://www.mbasa.com.au
Australian Institute of Building Surveyors (SA Branch)
PO Box 6258 Halifax Street
Adelaide SA 5000
Telephone: 61 8 8410 7522
Fax: 61 8 8410 7433
Email: sa.admin@aibs.com.au
Website: http://www.aibs.com.au
Western Australia
Master Builders Association of WA
35 Havelock Street, West Perth WA 6005
Postal Address:
PO Box 167
West Perth WA 6872
Phone: (08) 9476 9800
Fax: (08) 9476 9801
Email: mba@mbawa.com
Website: http://www.mbawa.com
Australian Institute of Building Surveyors (SA Branch)
PO Box 6258 Halifax Street
Adelaide SA 5000
Telephone: 61 8 8410 7522
Fax: 61 8 8410 7433
Email: sa.admin@aibs.com.au
Website: http://www.aibs.com.au
Tasmania
Australian Institute of Building Surveyors (Tas Branch)
PO Box 2063
Launceston TAS 7250
Telephone: 61 3 6326 8489
Fax: 61 3 6326 8489
Email: soniapw@bigpond.com
Website: http://www.aibs.com.au
Northern Territory
Australian Institute of Building Surveyors (QLD/NT Branch)
PO Box 7588
East Brisbane QLD 4169
Telephone: 61 7 3891 5855
Fax: 61 7 3891 5899
Email: qldnt.admin@aibs.com.au
Website: http://www.aibs.com.au
Australian Capital Territory
Master Builder's Association of The ACT
241 Northbourne Ave
Lyneham ACT 2602
Telephone: 61 2 6247 2099
Fax: 61 2 6249 8374
Email: canberra@mba.org.au
Australian Institute of Building Surveyors (NSW/ACT Branch)
Suite 6/2 East Street
Five Dock NSW 2046
Telephone: 61 2 9712 8822
Fax: 61 2 9712 8811
Email: nsw.members@aibs.com.au
Website: http://www.aibs.com.au