An exciting opportunity for a Senior Building Inspector to work for an independent statutory authority, whilst working closely with some of Victoria's most respected building industry professionals.
The Senior Building Inspector is responsible for delivering effective proactive building inspections and audits for the achievement of compliance with relevant building legislation, codes and standards.
The Senior Building Inspector is responsible for:
- conducting site visits, inspections and audits of building work,
- preparation of technical reports, direction to fix, enforcement, various correspondence and recommendations,
- maintenance of case files and systems,
- assessing non-compliances and complex building matters to determine a resolution
- and liaising with and providing expert advice to a range of stakeholders.
In addition the Senior Building Inspector plays a role in mentoring other team members, providing development, expert technical building advice, recommendations, and support to internal and external stakeholders.
Who we are looking for
- Demonstrated extensive experience in conducting site inspections and audits in a regulatory environment on all Classes of commercial and domestic buildings, with a focus on commercial buildings above 2000m2.
- Advanced understanding of the Building and Plumbing Commission Regulatory Framework contained in the Building Act 1993, Building Regulations 2018, National Construction Code (Volume One and Two) and relevant Australian standards and codes
- Demonstrated ability to proactively identify opportunities for generating workplace innovation, fostering a culture of continuous improvement, and taking responsibility for initiating outcomes
- Strong conceptual and problem-solving skills with a proven ability to interpret and apply legislation and technical matters to analyse complex issues, identify appropriate courses of action and make sound decisions.
BPC Commitment
We value diversity and inclusion in all forms - gender, religion, ethnicity, LGBTIQ+, disability and neurodiversity. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. We're hoping to find a broad range of experiences, and people from all backgrounds and communities to join us at the BPC.
We invite you to talk to us about any preferences or adjustments you may need to either our recruitment process or the role itself. If you identify as a person with disability, please let us know how we can provide additional support to your application. If this is you, please don't hesitate to get in touch via [email protected].
We value and encourage flexibility for all, and so we support all our roles to be worked flexibly in some way, including part-time, to support a diverse, adaptive, and high-performing workforce. We encourage you to discuss flexible work options with the hiring manager during the recruitment process.
Working at the BPC - what you can expect
- A hybrid working model
- Challenging work and a continuous learning environment
- Flexible work options including part-time, compressed work schedules, flexible start and finish times, and purchased leave options.
- A competitive salary, 11% superannuation
How to Apply
We require you to upload:
- A detailed copy of your resume
- A cover letter outlining your relevant experience and how you feel it aligns to the role.
- Any other quals or licence if applicable
Important information
- Only electronic applications submitted via careers.vic.gov.au will be accepted.
- Candidates deemed suitable from a selection process may be considered for identical or similar vacancies within 6 months.