About the Role:
The Specialist Inspector, Plumbing is part of a small team of experienced inspectors who are focused on complex and/or specialised and/or priority cases.
The Specialist Inspections team is a multi-disciplinary team that collectively troubleshoots where the risk is high, and the need is greatest, to establish the BPC as a trusted regulator and to ensure practitioners deliver quality and compliant work that will protect consumers.
The Specialist Inspector, Plumbing will provide specialist support to internal teams and critical reviews and will support the BPC's response to the Government's 10-year Housing Policy Statement with a focus on Class 2 buildings.
What we are looking for
- Extensive experience in the building and/or plumbing industry with advanced knowledge of the Building and Plumbing Regulations 2018 and practical application of relevant codes, and government policies in Victoria and/or other Australian jurisdictions.
- Experienced in conducting regulatory site visits and inspections across all construction stages and building types under Section 204A of the Building Act 1993, with proven skills in field team management and compliance enforcement within the building and plumbing sector, including Class 2 apartment buildings.
- Assess non-compliances and complex plumbing matters to determine a resolution and to liaise with and provide expert advice to a range of internal and external stakeholders.
- Prepare high-level technical reports and enforcement recommendations using sound knowledge of the Building Act and Plumbing Regulations, with a focus on clear communication and consumer impact.
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 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.
- Any other qualifications or licences if applicable
Important information
Only electronic applications submitted via careers.vic.gov.au will be accepted.
