Senior Building Inspector
Building Commission NSW, Building Operations, Compliance team
Grade: Clerk Grade 7/8
Term: Multiple temporary and Ongoing opportunities
Location: Parramatta, Newcastle (or Port Macquarie), Wollongong
This role sits within the Building Commission NSW Division in the Building Operations, Compliance team
About the Building Commission NSW
The new 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.
The new commission 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.
The 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 if 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.
Your day-to-day
Undertake inspection and compliance activities.
Coordinate proactive and targeted inspection operations applying effective risk management strategies.
Undertake complex mediations and dispute resolution in line with legislation, regulations and policies.
Prepare, present and review evidence, reports and submissions to make appropriate recommendations.
Develop and maintain specialist regulatory knowledge and skills, act as a resource for managers and team members and effectively contribute to ongoing development needs of the Department's regulatory role.
Provide advice regarding significant developments, critical milestones and identification of options.
Provide information and advice to industry, businesses and citizens regarding their rights and responsibilities in relation to relevant legislation.
Effectively maintain statistical data, records and outcomes and provide timely and accurate reporting of compliance activities undertaken.
Contribute to the development, mentoring and coaching to team members, maintaining a culture of teamwork, achievement, accountability and outcome focus.
About you
Are you highly organised and passionate about your work?
Do you have a Certificate IV in Government (Investigations) or willingness to complete one?
Do you have a current NSW Drivers License?
Are you happy and willing to travel throughout the state when required?
Do you currently hold, or are you eligible to obtain, a Builder Licence or a Qualified Supervisor Certificate?
To be successful in this role you will demonstrate:
Demonstrated experience supervising residential building work across multiple trades, with a strong focus on Class 1 construction
Strong oral and written communication skills including preparation of technical reports.
Excellent knowledge of the National Construction Code and Building Code of Australia
Demonstrated ability to manage a caseload in a high-volume work environment while working unsupervised and managing the expectations of customers and traders.
Willingness to travel regionally throughout NSW when required
Essential Criteria
It is essential that you hold a current NSW Drivers License
You must hold a Builder Licence or Qualified Supervisor Certificate, or be eligible to obtain one to be successful in this role. Consideration will be given if you are currently undertaking Certificate IV in Building and Construction
What we need from you
An up-to-date CV (5 page maximum) and a brief cover letter (2 page maximum) outlining how your skills and experience are aligned to the role. Please address your answers in relation to 'About you' section in your cover letter.
For recruitment related queries please contact - Afrah Saied, Talent Advisor on
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Salary Grade 07/08, with the base salary for this role starting at $113,574 base plus superannuation
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Closing Date: Monday, 19th January :59am)
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