Role Title: Senior Compliance Officer

Division Name: OC Audit Team, Building Compliance.

Building Commission NSW

• Grade: Grade 9/10
• Salary Range: $125,693 - $138,510
• Location: Parramatta / Newcastle
• Term: Ongoing
• Applications Close: Tuesday, 4th March 2025, 9:59am

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.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join the next phase of the Building Commission within NSW. https://www.nsw.gov.au/housing-and-construction/building-commissioner

Are you an experienced building professional or practitioner who wants to help improve the quality and standards of building work in NSW?

Do you want to play a key role in delivering the NSW Government's 'Construct NSW' building reform program?

If you answered yes, then this is a great opportunity for you. Don't delay, submit your application today to start your journey to becoming a Senior Compliance Officer.

The Opportunity

This is an exciting opportunity to join a team of experienced and driven building and design practitioners where you can apply your technical expertise and knowledge in a compliance and regulatory environment.

This role offer a unique opportunity to be part of a team that conducts audits of selected development sites to identify serious building defects and to deter non-compliance within the NSW residential building industry. By carrying out this important regulatory function, the team contributes to improving building standards for the benefit of the people of NSW.

The Role

Working in a team of multi-disciplinary building practitioners, you will apply your experience and in-depth knowledge of the Building Code of Australia and other relevant standards to conduct comprehensive compliance-based audits of Class 2 residential apartment building sites. The role works closely with the Practitioner Compliance team with the Building Commission NSW.

Your key responsibilities as a Senior Compliance Officer will include:

• Reviewing project documentation and conducting site audit inspections of occupied and pre occupied buildings.
• Drafting reports and other documentation including briefings, presentations and Regulatory Orders.
• Making recommendations regarding any regulatory action that may be required to achieve compliance.
• Collaborating with your colleagues across the team and the Department and assisting in bringing awareness and education to the industry.
• Effectively using technology, reviewing and analysing data and understanding risk.

To succeed as a Senior Compliance Officer, you will:

• Have experience and qualifications in a building/construction related discipline such as construction, engineering, building surveying, architecture or planning.
• Be technically competent, detail focused and keep interest in multiple aspects of BCA.
• Work effectively as part of a team.
• Hold a Certificate IV in Government (Investigations) or preparedness to undertake an employee sponsored program.
• Have highly developed communication skills, including the ability to write and produce quality reports in a timely manner.
• Act with the highest degree of integrity and professionalism.
• Have an ability and willingness to travel across NSW as required.

• Be committed to safety and enjoy working in a dynamic and outcomes focused environment.

Experience in one, or more, of the following fields will be beneficial:

• Structural/Civil/Mechanical Services Engineer
• Fire services specialists/Fire safety engineering/Passive fire safety consultation.
• Waterproofing Specialist
• Building Surveying/Certification.
• Technical dispute resolution.

To be appointed into a Senior Compliance Officer role, you will be required to successfully clear and maintain:

• Pre-employment checks including a criminal record check, employment reference checks and Australian Working Rights check.
• Satisfactory driving record.
• Medical capacity screening regarding physical and psychological impacts of the inherent duties of the role.

To help you learn more about the role:

• Find out more about the NSW Building Commissioner here and the Construct NSW strategy here.
• Click here to view the Residential Apartment Buildings (Compliance and Enforcement Powers) Act 2020.
• Click here to view the Design and Building Practitioners Act 2020.

How to apply

An up-to-date CV (no more than 5 pages) and a brief cover letter (2 page maximum) outlining how your skills and experience are aligned to the role.

Salary Grade 9/10, with the base salary for this role starting at $125,693 base plus superannuation

Click Here to access the Role Description. For enquiries relating to recruitment please contact Michael Yoon via [email protected].

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: Tuesday, 4th March 2025 at 9:59am

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