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Established in 1990, Philip Chun provide building code, accessibility and essential services consulting to the construction and development industry.  Our staff consist of accredited Building Certifiers, Inspectors and Consultants, Airport Building Controllers, Access Consultants, Essential Services Consultants including Accredited Practitioners (Fire Safety) as well as established and professional support staff.

With offices in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth and Canberra, Philip Chun are one of Australia’s largest multi-disciplinary consulting companies

Our diverse range of projects spans the commercial, residential, health, education, industrial, government, retail, transport and public infrastructure sectors.

Philip Chun are also appointed as the Airport Building Controllers of the federally leased airports in Queensland, New South Wales, Victoria and Australia Capital Territory.

The Opportunity

Philip Chun are seeking multiple experienced Building Code Consultants to join our team located at Liverpool.

Reporting to the Airport Building Controller and working with a collaborative team, you will be working on one of Australia’s premier construction projects worth 11 Billion dollars and the only new airport project, the new Nancy Bird International Airport (Western Sydney Airport) located at Badgery’s Creek.

This role will allow you to establish yourself as part of a leading statutory authority consultancy working directly through Philip Chun, the Australian Government Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Cities and Regional Development.

You will have an excellent knowledge of the Building Code of Australia (BCA) as well as proven prior experience in a wide variety of projects.

You must have the ability pass Federal Security clearance for this role.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out the day-to-day functions of a Building Code Consultant
• Assessing applications for and issuing Exemptions, Building Permits, Work Permits and Demolition Authorisations as required under Airports Axt 10996 And Airports (Building Control) Regulations 1998
• BCA assessment and reporting, including carrying out inspections of buildings
• Prepare and issue inspection reports
• Provides advice to applicants in a written and verbal consulting role
• Attends meetings, provide BCA compliance comments, advise on regulatory compliance matters and provide training on compliance in relation to the Airports Act & Building Control Regulations
• Assessment of performance-based solutions on all classes of buildings including liaising with fire safety engineers and Fire & Rescue NSW
• Flexibly adapts to a dynamic work environment as well as managing time to meet project budgets and time frames

Qualifications & Competencies

• Ideally accredited with Fair Trading in either Local Government or private sector as a:
  • Building Surveyor – Unrestricted
  • Restricted (all classes of building)
  • Restricted (class 1 and 10)
  • Or with relevant experience to seek accreditation as any of the above.
• Tertiary Qualifications in a relevant field
• Thorough knowledge and experience with all aspects of the EP&A Act and EP&A Regulations, BCA (Volume 1 and 2) including documents adopted by reference in the BCA such as Australian Standards with all aspects of the Building Code of Australia and relevant Australian Standards. Preference will be given to candidates who have knowledge of the Airports Act and Building Control Regulations
• Excellent management, organisational and communication skills
• Proven experience working across a diverse range of projects
• A desire to be part of our team including mentoring and training junior staff where relevant
• Ability to work collaboratively with government and airport stakeholders to meet their requirements and BCA regulations
• A thorough understanding of MS Office suite of products is required
• Prior experience with the below programs is preferred:
  • Bluebeam
  • Abco
  • Deltek Vision

Please note that the successful applicant will be subject to a Police Check and must be an Australian Citizen to undergo the Baseline Security Clearance.

Package

A salary package commensurate with prior experience is on offer for the suitable candidate.

Relevant industry memberships as well as training, seminars etc to maintain CPD are included.

Additional leave days between Christmas and New Year are also included.

Application

Please send a cover letter and your CV to emily.raper@philipchun.com

Seize this great opportunity and join an industry leader, a company which offers a national private building regulations and certification service.

Established in 1990, Philip Chun provides building code, accessibility and essential services consulting to the construction and development industry.  

Our staff consist of accredited Building Certifiers, Inspectors and Consultants, Airport Building Controllers, Access Consultants, Essential Services Consultants including Accredited Practitioners (Fire Safety) as well as established and professional support staff.

With offices in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth and Canberra, Philip Chun are one of Australia’s largest multi-disciplinary consulting companies

Our diverse range of projects spans the commercial, residential, health, education, industrial, government, retail, transport and public infrastructure sectors.

An opportunity exists for a Senior Building Surveyor in our Melbourne Office.  This is a full-time position with an immediate start date.

To be considered for this position you must have:

• Registration as an Accredited Building Surveyor, however candidates near to registration will be considered.
• Experience with all aspects of the Building Act 1993, Building Regulations 2018, Building Code of Australia and Australian Standards.
• A demonstrated ability to effectively communicate with people at all levels.
• Provide support and assist in checking of domestic and commercial building permit applications.
• Ability to take instructions and work in a team environment.
• Ability to discuss, persuade, convince and negotiate to resolve problems.
• Ability to work with minimum supervision and effectively manage deadlines.
• Experience using Aconex, Bluebeam, Microsoft Word, Powerpoint, Excel and database systems.

A salary package will be negotiated dependent upon qualifications and experience.

Applications outlining qualifications and experience to karen.langton@philipchun.com

Application Close: 15th January 2023

The Opportunity

Philip Chun are seeking experienced Building Surveyor’s – Unrestricted to join our team in our Sydney CBD office located at Australia Square.

Reporting to an Associate and working with a collaborative team, you will have the opportunity to work on a comprehensive range of projects as either the Principal Registered Certifier or BCA Consultant from project inception to completion. This role will allow you to establish yourself as a leading figure in the industry, developing professional relationships and building a strong client base. You will enjoy the benefit of not only improving your own knowledge base and experience but also being able to mentor and train junior staff in the team.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out the day-to-day functions of a Principal Registered Certifier
• Assessing applications for and issuing Complying Development Certificates, Construction Certificates, Occupation Certificates and Crown Certification under the relevant Legislation
• BCA assessment and reporting
• Carrying out inspections and auditing of new and existing buildings
• Assessment of performance-based solutions on all classes of buildings including liaising with fire safety engineers and Fire & Rescue NSW
• Providing advice to clients in a comprehensive written and verbal consulting role
• Preparation of fees in accordance with company structure and client requirements
• Attend meetings and provide advice on regulatory compliance matters
• Ability to identify and pursue opportunities that benefit the business

Qualifications & Competencies

• Registration as a Building Surveyor – Unrestricted with a minimum of 3 years experience at this accreditation level
• Tertiary Qualifications in a relevant field
• Extensive knowledge and experience with all aspects of the EP&A Act and EP&A Regulations, BCA (Volume 1 and 2) including documents adopted by reference in the BCA including relevant Australian Standards
• Superior organisational and communication skills
• Proven experience working across a diverse range of projects
• A desire to be part of our team including mentoring and training junior staff
• Ability to work collaboratively with clients to meet their requirements and BCA regulations

Package

A salary package of up to $220K including a bonus structure is on offer for the suitable candidate.

Relevant industry memberships including training, seminars etc to maintain CPD as well as annual accreditation renewals are also included

Additional annual leave between Xmas & NYE provided.

Flexible working arrangements are available for the successful candidate.

Application

Please send your CV and a cover letter outlining your suitability and interest in the role to emily.raper@philipchun.com

Established in 1990, Philip Chun provides building code, accessibility and essential services consulting to the construction and development industry.  Our staff consist of accredited Building Certifiers, Inspectors and Consultants, Airport Building Controllers, Access Consultants, Essential Services Consultants including Accredited Practitioners (Fire Safety) as well as established and professional support staff.

With offices in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth and Canberra, Philip Chun are one of Australia’s largest multi-disciplinary consulting companies

Our diverse range of projects spans the commercial, residential, health, education, industrial, government, retail, transport and public infrastructure sectors.

The Opportunity

Philip Chun are seeking a Senior Access Consultant to join our team at our Sydney CBD office.

Reporting to the Associate and working with a collaborative team, you will have the opportunity to work on a comprehensive range of projects as the Access Consultant from project inception to completion. This role will allow you to establish yourself as a leading figure in the industry, developing professional relationships and building a strong client base. You will enjoy the benefit of not only improving your own knowledge base and experience but also being able to mentor and train the other Access staff in the team.

Key Responsibilities

• DDA assessment and reporting throughout all design stages and the approvals process
• Carry out site inspections and building audits to a ensure work complies with relevant Acts, Standards and Codes as it relates to people with disabilities
• Liaise and negotiate with clients, relevant authorities and their consultants to achieve optimum outcomes
• Providing advice to clients in a comprehensive written and verbal consulting role on DDA issues
• Preparation of fees in accordance with company structure and client requirements
• Attend meetings and provide advice on regulatory compliance matters
• Peer reviews
• Management and mentoring of a small Sydney Access team, as well as contributing to the national Philip Chun Access team.

Qualifications & Competencies

• Tertiary qualifications in relevant field
• Advanced knowledge of the DDA, BCA and relevant Australian Standards as well as an understanding of the principles of Universal Design
• Membership with the ACAA (accreditation will be highly regarded)
• A desire to be part of our team as well as the ability to mentor and train junior staff
• Ability to work collaboratively with the client to meet their requirements and DDA regulations
• Ability to identify and pursue opportunities that benefit the business
• Excellent organisational and communication skills with the ability to manage competing deadlines

Package

An attractive salary package and incentives commensurate with skills and experience will be negotiated with the successful applicant.

Relevant industry memberships as well as training, seminars etc to maintain CPD (if applicable) are included.

Application

If you would like to be considered for the position, please forward your resume together with a cover letter to emily.raper@philipchun.com

Philip Chun is a multi-disciplinary consulting company providing certification, building code and accessibility consulting services to the construction and development industry.

An opportunity exists for a Building Surveyor in our Melbourne Airport office.  This is a full-time position with an immediate start date.

To be considered for this position you must have:

• Registration as an Accredited Building Surveyor / Inspector (Limited / Unlimited), however candidates near to registration will be considered.
• Commercial building surveying experience.
• Excellent knowledge of the Building Act 1993, Building Regulations 2018, Building Code of Australia and Australian Standards.
• A demonstrated ability to effectively communicate with people at all levels.
• Possess a current driving licence.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• BCA assessment and reporting, including carrying out inspections of buildings.
• Attend design meetings and provide regulatory advice.
• Assessment of fire engineering analysis.
• Auditing of buildings / enforcement.

Salary Package

An attractive salary package commensurate with skills and experience will be negotiated with the successful applicant.

Application

Please note the successful applicant will be subject to a Police Check and must be an Australian citizen to undergo the Baseline Security Clearance process.

Please submit your resume with cover letter to karen.langton@philipchun.com 

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SUE WILLIAMS DOMAIN REPORTER MAR 5, 2021

A NSW government scheme to fast-track construction planning and slash red tape in order to boost jobs and keep the economy moving is doing exactly the opposite, claims one of the key groups in the building process.

Registered certifiers warn that unless it’s fixed soon, it’s going to lead to increased housing construction costs and delays, which will help stymie any hopes of a recovery, and increase the risk of shoddy illegal buildings.

“The Planning Portal is a massive failure, which is adding significant red tape and administrative burden to the entire planning process,” said Jill Brookfield, CEO of the Association of Australian Certifiers (AAC).

“The public will ultimately pay the price for this clunky system through higher housing construction costs and unnecessary delays. The system is creating confusion amongst applicants who are just trying to get homes built and confusion amongst practitioners in the industry.”

She says the system has been plagued by technical glitches and unnecessary red tape and duplications, and that the government should suspend its operation until these issues are fixed. Already, some firms are having to take on additional administrative staff just to try to come to terms with it.

“In its current form, the portal makes a mockery of the NSW government’s commitment to reduce unnecessary regulatory imposts on businesses,” Ms Brookfield said.

The portal is an online digital tool to supposedly allow industry, government and the community to work together, better understand the building planning process and streamline the whole system. From January 1 this year, it is mandatory it is used for complying development certificates and post-development certificates in NSW.

It was introduced by the government with huge fanfare last year, with Planning Minister Rob Stokes saying: “We are fast-tracking assessments to keep people in jobs, boost the construction pipeline and keep our economy moving.”

But since its start, critics allege it’s been plagued with problems, and the AAC says it’s frequently not working because of technical glitches, a lack of built-in intuitive processes and duplication, and wasn’t built with any meaningful understanding of relevant legislative and regulatory obligations.

Responding to the tide of criticism, a spokesperson for the Department of Planning, Industry and Environment said the portal and the ePlanning Digital Services have transformed what was a manual, paper-based system into a digital service that enables all parties to work together in a secure transparent online environment.

“Ongoing enhancements are made to the system to ensure it continues to meet the requirements of planning rules and the needs of all its users – be it the community, councils, industry and private certifiers,” she said.

“As is the case in everything we do, we highly value feedback from industry and those in the community, and are currently working with the AAC to address some of their observations to improve the ePlanning system for all users.”

Since January 2021, the department said only one unplanned outage had occurred on the NSW Planning Portal which was due to a global incident on January 15 originating with Microsoft that affected all of their customers. A meeting has now also been scheduled with Ms Brookfield.

The AAC has built a portfolio of its complaints and the department’s responses which it describes as often completely irrelevant to the issues raised. Frequently, certifiers complain that the system in its current form is just too complicated for even sophisticated users to navigate, and responses to points made do nothing to help its workability.

Registered certifier Robert Marinelli, the vice-president of the AAC, says the industry is having so many issues with the system, and the department seems manifestly reluctant to act on complaints and change any of its functions.

“We are on the coalface of how this work gets done but we’re just not being listened to,” Mr Marinelli said. “It’s very red tape-driven, it’s over-complicated and it’s causing so much confusion.

“It’s putting roadblocks up to construction when we should be starting this work quickly and people get frustrated with the system and just build without meeting the legislative requirements to have approvals in place before they start. So the quality of buildings will potentially suffer.

“The government should just postpone it and get it right, then they can relaunch it.”

Photo Credit: Marc Pricop

13th January 2021

The Minister for Planning, and Minister responsible for administering the Building Act 1993, has declared certain external wall cladding products to be prohibited from being used by any person in the course of carrying out any building work in connection with buildings of Type A or Type B construction under section 192B(1) of the Building Act 1993 (Building Act).

Click link below to read more.

Prohibition of High-Risk Cladding Products Declaration

Commencing on the 1st January 2021, the NSW Department of Planning requires all new applications to be submitted through the NSW e-planning portal. This has been mandated through amendments to the Environmental Planning & Assessment Regulation 2000.

https://www.planningportal.nsw.gov.au/

This includes:
• Complying Development Certificates
• Development Applications
• Post Consent Certificates (CC, OC, SC, PCA, SWC)
• Section 10.7 Planning Certificates

To submit an application, you firstly need to register for the NSW Planning Portal.

Instructions on how to do this are available here.

In order to now apply for a CDC, CC or OC you will need to ensure that you select Philip Chun BC NSW Pty LTD as your Building Certifier.
Once registered, follow the specific instructions on how to submit the below applications:

• Complying Development Certificate
• Occupation Certificate
• Construction Certificate
• Planning Certificate 10.7
• Development Application

Only applications received after 1st January 2021 need to be submitted through the portal.

If you have encounter any difficulties or have any queries regarding the eplanning portal, please contact them via:
1300 305 695 or info@service.nsw.gov.au.

If you require any assistance with your application or have any questions, please contact us.

If you require assistance from the NSW planning portal or have complaints or concerns, please contact them here.

Robert Marinelli – Managing Director
Philip Chun BC NSW Pty Ltd
02 9412 2322