Lead technical reform, shape regulatory outcomes, and drive excellence across Victoria’s plumbing industry.

As part of the newly established Building and Plumbing Commission (BPC) and reporting directly to the State Building Surveyor, this newly created Head of Plumbing position is a pivotal appointment. The Building & Plumbing Commission (BPC) is Victoria’s new regulator for building and plumbing. It brings together the Victorian Building Authority (VBA), Domestic Building Dispute Resolution Victoria (DBDRV), and the domestic building insurance function of the Victorian Managed Insurance Authority (VMIA) into one organisation.

Key functions related to building and plumbing regulation will come together under one roof, including registration, inspection and compliance, practitioner discipline, dispute resolution, and domestic building insurance. These services will now be a part of the BPC and will be fully integrated over the next 12 months. The OSBS is the main source of technical expertise for industry and practitioners in Victoria. From February 2024, the Building Legislation Amendment Act 2023 established the State Building Surveyor as a statutory appointment with a range of additional functions and powers to strengthen its significance and effectiveness.

The role plays a critical part in ensuring the BPC meets its mandate to safeguard public interest by driving quality, safety, and accountability across the plumbing sector.

This is a rare opportunity to step into a visible leadership role that blends technical expertise, industry reform, and people leadership.

About the Role

You’ll lead a dedicated team of plumbing experts, providing technical advice across the organisation and to industry. You’ll shape regulatory thinking, promote best practice, and represent the BPC in key forums.

Technical Leadership: You will work closely with the State Building Surveyor and executive peers, interpreting the Plumbing Code, relevant standards, and industry developments. Your expertise will inform regulatory determinations and help shape the future framework of plumbing regulation in Victoria.

Industry Reform & Engagement: You’ll identify trends, risks, and areas for improvement. Through consultation and collaboration, you will refine and drive change across the sector. You will already be, or be on the path to becoming, a trusted and respected voice in the plumbing community—able to confidently represent the BPC on advisory panels, committees, and technical forums.

Team Leadership: You will champion a high-performing team culture, with a strong focus on professionalism, integrity, and collaboration across the team, BPC and Industry. Your leadership style will empower your team to take a proactive, risk-based approach to regulation.

What We’re Looking For

· A licensed plumber, or hydraulic/mechanical engineer with deep, practical knowledge of and understanding of the Plumbing Regulations, Building Act, and National Construction Code

· Strong stakeholder management capabilities and the ability to influence and build consensus at senior levels

· Proven experience leading technical teams and driving strategic outcomes

· High levels of integrity and a genuine commitment to the public good and improvement of the sector.

Commitment to Diversity

We celebrate the diversity of our workforce.

The BPC values the benefits all our differences make and take inclusion seriously. We welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people; Women, including into leadership and non-traditional areas; Neurodivergent people, People with Disability; Culturally and Linguistically Diverse / Marginalised people; Sexually and Gender Diverse people and from people at all stages of their careers. In short, we welcome people from all backgrounds and communities.

We are committed to making our recruitment process accessible. If you have any accessibility requirements or need adjustments, please contact us using the details below.

Flexible work arrangements are available we encourage you to discuss any preferences during the recruitment process.

Interested? For a confidential discussion, please contact Russell Locke at Planned Resources on 0407 111 364 or email [email protected]

Applications close Tuesday, 15 July 2025