Driving a coordinated, harms-based approach to regulatory activity through continuous design, delivery, review and improvement.
About the Role:
The Senior Inspector, Building (Preventative Inspections) undertakes intelligence-led inspections and audits to ensure practitioner compliance with building legislation, codes, and standards, and monitors and enforces industry performance.
The role responds to consumer complaints, conducts site visits and inspections (pre- and post-occupancy), undertakes inspections on all classes of building, and exercises statutory powers in line with BPC policies.
As a senior team member, the role also mentors and coaches others, supporting capability building and cross-skilling within the unit.
What we are looking for:
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Conduct site inspections and audits across all stages of construction, respond to complaints, gather evidence, and enforce compliance with building legislation, codes, and standards.
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Prepare clear technical reports, correspondence, and recommendations on compliance actions, supported by accurate case management, data processing, and record keeping.
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Exercise regulatory powers, communicate compliance expectations, provide expert technical advice, and support complex or multidisciplinary inspections and legal processes.
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Mentor and support team members, contribute to quality assurance and continuous improvement, share technical knowledge, and engage stakeholders to strengthen regulatory outcomes.
For more information please visit the Position Description located at Career.vic.gov.au
About the BPC
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 benefits all our differences make 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. In short, we welcome people from all backgrounds and communities.
We are committed to making our recruitment process accessible. If you have any accessibility requirements or need adjustments, 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:
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an up-to-date
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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
Only electronic applications subm itted 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.
