Position overview

The Quality Lead, Quality and Regulatory Practice (QRP) is responsible for leadership, development, and expansion of the VBA Quality Management System (QMS). This includes coordination of process integrity/competence, quality assurance/monitoring, internal quality audit, and knowledge / management capabilities. The Lead is responsible for effective analysis and management of key projects within Quality and Regulatory Practice, Knowledge / Records Management, and Operations teams. This includes any initiative within scope of the QMS under direction from SAR leadership.

What we are looking for:

• Experience working within legislative and regulatory regimes, applying principles of procedural fairness and quality measures to decision making operations within a government, compliance or law enforcement setting.
• Demonstrated formal project management and business analysis skills.
• Exceptional conceptual, analytical and systematic thinking skills, with demonstrated ability to interpret and apply relevant legislation, policy, and business need.
• Strong verbal communication skills including excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to effectively communicate information to a range of stakeholders at all levels.
• Exceptional written communication skills with the ability to prepare a range of complex materials (including business rules, matrices, reports, briefings, policies, strategic frameworks and plans) in a clear and concise manner.

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