The role will contribute to the continuous improvement of building standards and legislation in Victoria and the resolution of complex issues through analysis, thought leadership and the provision of expert advice and problem solving. Reporting to the Manager, Building Codes and Standards, this role will support the implementation and/or ongoing delivery of expert advice, policy and strategy responses relating to matters impacting the sector.
To be successful in this position, you will need to demonstrate:
- Provide expert technical and regulatory advice on building matters to the Senior Manager, Codes and Standards, State Building Surveyor, OSBS Leadership Team and government departments.
- Monitor the regulatory environment, identifying trends, issues, risks and impacts, and develop solutions and mitigation strategies, including legislative and technical solutions.
- Collaborate closely with the Lead Building Surveyor (Codes and Standards), Senior Manager (Codes and Standards) and OSBS Leadership team across a range of technical elements of compliance, guidance and interpretation of the Building Code of Australia (BCA) and relevant standards.
- Support projects associated with the ongoing review, evaluation and revision of the Building Act, Regulations, National Construction Code (NCC) and other standards.
About the BPC
The Building & Plumbing Commission (BPC) is Victoria's new regulator for building and plumbing.
It brings together the Victorian Building Authority (VBA), Domestic Building Dispute Resolution Victoria (DBDRV), and the domestic building insurance function of the Victorian Managed Insurance Authority (VMIA) into one organisation.
Key functions related to building and plumbing regulation will come together under one roof, including registration, inspection and compliance, practitioner discipline, dispute resolution, and domestic building insurance. These services will now part of the BPC and will be fully integrated over the next 12 months.
Commitment to Diversity
We celebrate the diversity of our workforce.
The BPC values the benefits all our differences make and take 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 using the details below. 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
- 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.
- Any other quals or licence if applicable
Important information
Only electronic applications submitted via careers.vic.gov.au will be accepted.