Role Title: Manager Building Inspections (Electrical Installations)

Division Name: Practitioner Compliance, Building Commission NSW

Grade: 11/12

Salary Range: DCS Clerk Grade 11/12 - starting from $145,378 - $168,510 + plus employer's contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading

Location: Parramatta

Term: Permanent

Applications Close: Thursday, 20th April 2025 [9:59am]

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. 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.
• 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 Building Commission NSW. https://www.nsw.gov.au/housing-and-construction/building-commissioner

The Opportunity

This is an exciting opportunity to lead a team of experienced and driven electrical inspectors where you can apply your considerable leadership, technical expertise and knowledge in a compliance and regulatory environment.

This role will see you lead a team that conducts audits and inspections of selected electrical installations to identify defects and deter non-compliance within the NSW residential and commercial building sector. By carrying out this important regulatory function, the team contributes to improving building standards for the benefit of the people of NSW.

The Role

Leading a team of electrical inspectors, you will apply your experience and in-depth knowledge of the wiring rules and service installation rules (Electrical installations (Australian/New Zealand Wiring Rules 3000:2018)) to conduct comprehensive compliance-based audits and inspections of buildings in NSW.

Responsibilities include:

• Lead a diverse team of technical inspectors in a regulatory environment focused on compliance with electrical installations.
• Develop, schedule, and have oversite of both desk and site-based audits and inspections.
• Lead the review of program documentation.
• Monitor compliance and conformance of electrical installations.
• Draft and review inspection reports, statements, briefs of evidence and other documentation including briefings and Regulatory Orders
• Make recommendations regarding any regulatory action that may be required to achieve compliance.
• Play a leading role to develop, test and embed effective audit tools, policies, and procedures.
• Contribute to the input of advice and development of codes and standards relevant to electrical installations.
• Collaborate with your colleagues across the team, Building Commission NSW and the Department and lead in bringing awareness and education to the industry.
• Effectively use technology, analyse data and understand risk.

For more information on the role and its accountabilities, click here to view the role description.

To be successful in this role you will have:

• Be an effective, experienced and results orientated people leader.
• Expert knowledge of the wiring rules and service installation rules (Electrical installations (Australian/New Zealand Wiring Rules 3000:2018)), and the ability to apply this knowledge to complex inspections and investigations.
• Current NSW qualified supervisor - electrical license, equivalent or possess the required qualifications to obtain relevant licence.
• Experience in the various electrical installation types, including renewable energy.
• Be technically competent and detail focused.
• Ability to interpret and apply legislation.
• Have highly developed communication skills, including the ability to write, review and produce high quality reports and other documentation in a timely manner.
• Hold a Certificate IV in Government (Investigations) or have completed an equivalent level of related training or prepared to complete.
• Act with the highest degree of integrity and professionalism.
• Play a leading role to develop, test and embed effective audit tools, policies, and procedures.
• Be committed to safety and enjoy working in a dynamic and results driven environment.
• Hold a current NSW driver's license and have the ability and willingness to travel across NSW as required.

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.

Salary Grade 11/12, with the base salary for this role starting at 145,378 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: Thursday, 20th April 2025 [9:59am]

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