• $58.91 per hour + Super | 35 hours per week
• NSW State Government | Western Sydney Locations
• ASAP Start | Estimated 2-month assignment, strong potential to extend

About the Company
Our large NSW State Government client is responsible for the management of the NSW Government’s social housing portfolio.

About the Role
This is a fabulous opportunity for multiple experienced Building Inspectors to join their rapidly growing team in Western Sydney including Parramatta and Liverpool. These are an estimated 2-month temporary assignment, with a strong potential to extend.

Working within the Portfolio Management Assets Division, you will be required to undertake field inspections of asset maintenance works completed via contractors within a certain region/portfolio to ensure compliance with Australian Standards, contract requirements and company policies.

Responsibilities

• Undertake field inspections and assessments of asset maintenance works completed
• Be responsible for a certain region/portfolio/scope of works
• Review and inspect all works are of a high quality and meets Australian Standards
• Accurately report and maintain up to date records of inspections undertaken, outcomes and actions required
• Utilise Property Assessment Survey (PAS) data to manage planned maintenance programs
• Maintain up to date knowledge of the different inspections and compliance programs
• Build solid relationships with contractors to ensure effective delivery of maintenance works
• Identify actions required, working with Contractors to actively resolve compliance issues
• Issue non-compliance and other notices, where required
• Manage tenant interactions, balancing tenant issues with the need to meet inspection requirements
• Track, monitor and report emerging trends and issues, whilst mitigating risks
• Make recommendations to continuous improvement
• Act as an objective source of independent advice to ensure validity
• Adhere to all WHS policies and procedures

About You

• Demonstrated Construction Maintenance or Building Inspection experience
• Public Sector experience highly desirable
• Impeccable communication skills, both verbal and written
• Solid analytical, investigative, consultation, negotiation and problem-solving skills
• Strong computer literacy and proficiency with MS Office suite including Advanced Word, Excel and MS Project

Requirements

• Trade Qualifications in Construction, Building, Carpentry, Plumbing, Electrician or an equivalent field
• Valid White Card
• Thorough understanding of Australian Building Codes, Australian Standards, Government and Commercial Probity and Contracting Standards
• Experienced in residential capital maintenance and upgrade works
• Valid NSW Driver’s licence and willingness to travel throughout Sydney Metropolitan and possibly Regional NSW
• Valid Working With Children’s Check (WWCC) and willingness to undergo a National Police Check
• Ability to commence and commit to the duration of the assignment

How to Apply
Applications will be reviewed within 48 hours of the job posting. Please apply by submitting your resume (in Word format) via the “Apply Now” tab to be considered for the role. Only suitable applicants will be contacted.

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