About the Role:
The Building Advisor will provide specialist technical advice on the assessment of building registration applications and renewals. Working closely with internal teams and external stakeholders, you will interpret legislation, assess technical information and provide clear, evidence-based recommendations on the competency of building practitioners support sound regulatory decisions.
Key Responsibilities
- Assess building practitioner competency.
- Provide authoritative advice on building legislation, codes and standards as they relate to builder's registration.
- Prepare high-quality technical reports and recommendations.
- Meet with practitioners and stakeholders to assessment the technical competency of candidates.
- Contribute to consistent and transparent regulatory decision-making.
- Maintain accurate records and documentation.
- Work as a member of the Industry Advisory team to build team knowledge and assessment collateral.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives across the Licensing and Registration Division.
What we are looking for:
- Current registration, or eligibility for registration, as a Domestic Builder (Unlimited), Commercial Builder (Unlimited), Building Surveyor Unlimited &/or have significant experience in training and assessment within the building sector.
- Extensive experience within the building industry or a regulatory environment.
- Strong understanding of the Building Act, regulations, National Construction Code and relevant Australian Standards.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
- Proven stakeholder engagement and relationship management capability.
- Highly developed organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities.
- A commitment to integrity, professionalism and continuous improvement.
For more information please visit the position description at Careers.vic.gov.au
About the BPC
The Building & Plumbing Commission (BPC) is Victoria's regulator for building and plumbing.
It supports the growing Victorian community through the developments of harms-based regulation that is proactive and informed by data and intelligence. The BPC regulates for better consumer outcomes and is committed to safety, compliance and buildings that last.
The BPC's aim is to improve the experience for consumers in the building system by overseeing all aspects of building quality control - regulation, insurance and dispute resolution. The BPC aspires to be a leading and trusted regulator, emphasising consumer outcomes, clear communication with practitioners, efficient processes, and a commitment to public interest
The BPC brings key regulatory, dispute resolution, and insurance functions related to the building and plumbing industry together under one roof, streamlining the process for consumers and industry, and enabling the regulator to have oversight of all complaints so they can be handled more effectively and efficiently.
Commitment to Diversity
We celebrate the diversity of our workforce.
The BPC values the differences people bring and takes inclusion seriously. We welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people; Women, including into leadership and non-traditional areas; Neurodivergent people, People with Disability; Culturally and Linguistically Diverse/Marginalised people; Sexually and Gender Diverse people and from people at all stages of their careers.
We are committed to providing a safe, inclusive and accessible recruitment process. If you have any accessibility requirements or need adjustments at any stage of the process, please contact us at [email protected].
Flexible work arrangements are available we encourage you to discuss any preferences during the recruitment process.
How to Apply
We require you to upload:
- an up-to-date resume.
- Please include a cover letter detailing why you are interested in the opportunity and highlighting the skills and experience relevant to the responsibilities of this position and the key selection criteria.
Important information
This position will be managed by Kristen Ellis at Planned Resources for further information or a confidential discussion please email [email protected]
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.
The BPC operates within the Victorian Public Sector; employment conditions are governed by the Victorian Building Authority Enterprise Agreement 2024. As such Recognition of Prior Service from other VPS agencies should be discussed with the hiring manager as part of the recruitment process.
