Position overview

The VBA has commenced a significant reform program, with a focus on becoming a Trusted Regulator (the ‘Trusted Regulator Program'). This program is central to achieving significant change across the VBA's core functions and the processes, practices and systems that are used.

The Senior Advisor to the Chief Transformation Officer (CTO) provides strategic and operational support to the CTO in implementing transformation initiatives across the VBA. This role involves collaborating with various teams in the VBA, analysing data, overseeing progress and ensuring the successful execution of transformation projects.

What we are looking for:

• Proven experience in an advisory role within a dynamic, fast paced environment.
• Demonstrated understanding of the building sector in Victoria including an understanding of the reform agenda.
• Extensive experience providing oversight of transformation projects, including delivered on time and within budget.
• An individual who thinks at the big picture level; developing a vision for the future and can translates strategic direction into day-to-day activities.
• Relevant tertiary qualification in Public Policy, Commerce, Public Administration, Law or a related discipline.

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