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The Queensland Building and Construction Commission (QBCC) is seeking a Building Inspector for a permanent full-time role based in Mackay, a thriving coastal city known for its relaxed lifestyle, strong community spirit, and gateway access to the stunning Whitsundays and Great Barrier Reef. This is a fantastic opportunity to bring your technical expertise into a front-line role where you'll make a real impact. You'll provide expert advice, mediate disputes, and carry out building inspections that help uphold safety, quality, and confidence in the industry. Working closely with homeowners, builders, and industry professionals, you'll use your problem-solving skills to ensure standards are met and outcomes are fair.
The Queensland Building and Construction Commission (QBCC) is seeking skilled Building Inspectors to provide expert technical advice, manage reactive and proactive investigations, and mediate disputes between contractors and consumers. In this role, you will administer relevant regulatory provisions, prepare detailed technical reports, and contribute to disciplinary proceedings, including giving evidence before tribunals and courts. You'll also be involved in operational planning and delivering exceptional customer service to both internal and external stakeholders.
Candidates must hold a Builder's License from QBCC, possess or be willing to obtain a Certificate IV in Government Investigations within six months, and hold a current driver's license with a good driving record, as travel across the State is required. Strong knowledge of building standards, legislation, and codes is essential, along with excellent interpersonal, negotiation, mediation, investigative, and problem-solving skills.
For more detailed information, please refer to the full position description .
Benefits
* Flexible working arrangements including working from home
* Vehicle, laptop and phone provided
* Opportunities for career development training and mentoring
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Referee Checks
By providing the names and contact details of your referee/s, you consent for these people to be contacted by the selection panel. If you do not wish the panel to contact your referees without your permission, please make this clear on your resume.
How To Apply
A cover letter is not required. Simply submit your resume including the names and contact details of two referees who have a thorough knowledge of your work performance and conduct - it is preferable to include your current and previous supervisor. At the time of applying, a questionnaire will be required to be completed (maximum 500 words per question), with your answers assisting the panel with shortlisting.
Whether you're local to the region or considering a move, this is a great time to give it a go, join a supportive team, enjoy genuine work-life balance, and build your career in one of Queensland's most vibrant and welcoming communities. At QBCC, you'll find meaningful work, great development opportunities, and a role where your skills truly matter.
Occupational group Building Services
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Not Applicable
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
Job function
* Job function
Management and Manufacturing
* Industries
Government Administration
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