Senior Compliance Officer
Practitioner Compliance, Building Commission NSW
Grade: Clerk Grade 9/10Location: ParramattaTerm: Ongoing and temporary roles available (temporary opportunity until 30/08/2026).
About the Building Commission NSW
Building Commission NSW has been established after the NSW Government recognised the substantial progress made by Fair Trading and the Office of the Building Commissioner in delivering once-in-a-generation reforms of the building and construction industry. Building Commission NSW will not only be the industry regulator, but also a collaborator with consumers and industry to ensure standards, capabilities, capacity and resilience continue to be lifted across the sector to deliver quality homes and meet the state's housing targets.
Building Commission NSW is an outstanding place to work due to its commitment to innovation, collaboration and professional development. With a focus on transparency and accountability, the commission cultivates a culture of integrity and responsibility.
Those who join the organisation can be confident in contributing to meaningful work that positively impacts the built environment and the greater community, making it an exciting and fulfilling place to build a career.
Opportunity
The Senior Compliance Officer role sits within the Practitioner Compliance directorate of Building Commission NSW. This high‐performing team is responsible for delivery of risk‐based compliance and proactive inspection activities across the Building and Construction sector in NSW, primarily focused on builders and specialist trades including electricians, plumbers, gasfitters, medical gasfitters and air conditioning. Our powers of enforcement are drawn primarily from the Home Building Act 1989, Plumbing and Drainage Act 2011, Gas and Electricity (Consumer Safety) Act 2017 and Design and Building Practitioners Act 2020 supporting Regulations. Other Acts associated to the Construction Industry in NSW also provide us with regulatory enforcement powers.
Responsibilities and Qualifications
* Supervise and conduct proactive compliance operations and inspections to ensure industry members are aware of and meet legislative obligations.
* When non‐compliance is detected, take appropriate compliance action ranging from warnings, penalty infringement notices or consideration of formal disciplinary action.
* Prepare complex briefings and elevate instances of repetitive non‐compliance for consideration of prosecution proceedings.
* Coordinate and mentor inspectors on compliance initiatives and outcomes.
* Gather and analyse information from inspection data and staff to identify trends or emerging compliance issues and provide regular reports to the Director.
* Foster an environment that encourages continued learning and development.
* Demonstrated knowledge and capability to conduct compliance inspections and investigations including gathering and recording evidence, taking statements, conducting formal interviews and preparing reports and briefs of evidence.
* Completion of Certificate IV in Investigations, or equivalent, or preparedness to undertake an employee‐sponsored program.
* Building qualifications are not required for this role but may be beneficial.
What we need from you
An up‐to‐date CV and a brief cover letter (2 page maximum) outlining how your skills and experience are aligned to the role.
For recruitment related queries please contact Talent Advisor, Afrah at afrah.ahmedsaied@customerservice.nsw.gov.au.
Salary Grade 9/10, with the base salary for this role starting at 129,464 base plus superannuation.
Click here to access the Role Description. For enquiries relating to recruitment please contact Afrah Ahmed Saied at afrah.ahmedsaied@customerservice.nsw.gov.au.
Visit the Capability Application Tool to prepare for the recruitment process by accessing practice application and interview questions based on the focus capabilities listed in the role description.
Closing Date
Monday 23rd March 2026 [9:59am]
Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
We welcome a diverse and inclusive workplace and encourage applicants with different backgrounds and perspectives. If you have any support or access needs that may require adjustments to allow you to fully participate in this selection process (including alternate format of the application form) please contact afrah.ahmedsaied@customerservice.nsw.gov.au or 02 9494 8351.
Information on some of the different types of disabilities and Information on adjustments available for the recruitment process are available upon request.
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