Position overview

The Manager, Plumbing Codes and Standards provides expert technical and regulatory advice in the delivery of State Building Surveyor functions, with a focus on developing improvements to national building and plumbing standards, providing strategic advice to the Minister on significant strategic and regulatory issues, binding determinations and analysing trends to develop technical and regulatory solutions.

As a Manager within the Plumbing Codes and Standards team, this role leverages extensive subject matter expertise to deliver a range of activities to support the Office of the State Building Surveyor be influential in driving technical and regulatory improvements to the built environment.

The role involves the provision of technical leadership in plumbing practices. The Manager will contribute to the continuous improvement of plumbing standards and legislation in Victoria and the resolution of complex issues through analysis, thought leadership and the provision of expert advice and problem solving.

This role will be responsible for the implementation and/or ongoing delivery expert advice, policy and strategy responses relating to matters impacting the sector.

What we are looking for:

• Licenced as a plumber in main classes of plumbing work under Part 12A of the Building Act 1993.

• Advanced knowledge and practical application of the plumbing industry and regulatory framework, including the Building Act, Plumbing Regulations and National Construction Code and other relevant legislation in Victoria and/or other Australian jurisdictions.
• Demonstrated strong experience in developing and implementing strategic plans and delivering programs that achieve strategic outcomes.
• Makes rational and sound decisions based on a consideration of the facts and alternatives; makes tough decisions, sometimes with incomplete information; evaluates rational and emotional elements of situations; makes quick decisions where required; commits to a definite course of action.
• Identifies and manages a range of complex and often competing needs; identifies issues in common for one or more stakeholders and uses them to build mutually beneficial partnerships; finds innovative solutions to resolve stakeholder issues.

About the organisation

The Victorian Building Authority (VBA) is the primary regulator of Victoria's building and plumbing industries, ensuring compliance with relevant laws that protect the Victorian community and promote confidence in the built environment. The VBA manages practitioner registration, monitors industry standards, and enforces compliance through inspections, investigations, and audits. It also supports industry professionals by providing guidance, education, and resources to uphold safety, durability, and sustainability in building and plumbing work. The VBA is committed to promoting accountability and continuous improvement, and plays a critical role in safeguarding Victoria's construction standards and ensuring quality outcomes for all Victorians.

VBA Commitment

We value diversity and inclusion in all forms - gender, religion, ethnicity, LGBTIQ+, disability and neurodiversity. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. We're hoping to find a broad range of experiences, and people from all backgrounds and communities to join us at the VBA.

We invite you to talk to us about any preferences or adjustments you may need to either our recruitment process or the role itself. If you identify as a person with disability, please let us know how we can provide additional support to your application. If this is you, please don't hesitate to get in touch via [email protected].

We value and encourage flexibility for all, and so we support all our roles to be worked flexibly in some way, including part-time, to support a diverse, adaptive, and high-performing workforce. We encourage you to discuss flexible work options with the hiring manager during the recruitment process.

How to apply

We require you to upload:

• a detailed copy of your resume
• A cover letter outlining your relevant experience and how you feel it aligns to the role.
• Include your licence as applicable

Important information

Only electronic applications submitted via careers.vic.gov.au will be accepted.