Full time, permanent role located in trendy Newstead, Brisbane

Leading National Industry Association, celebrating 80-years of operation!

Exciting opportunity for Building Industry Professionals

Great work culture

Generous employee benefits & flexibility offered

The Organisation

HIA has been proudly representing the Australian residential building industry for eighty years. Our vision remains the same - to be an association that speaks with a united voice on industry issues and creates real change.

The Role

The Assistant Director aims to provide advice and assistance to members, Queensland's regional management and other stakeholders in areas relating to National Construction Code, building regulations, planning, land development and environmental issues whilst deputising for the Regional Executive Director on policy and government relations.

The Assistant Director will deliver, promote and prosecute HIA policies through a broad range of member services and advocacy in relation to residential development, planning and the environment within QLD.

Key responsibilities for this role include:

Identify and prosecute policy settings that will encourage and support the HIA and residential development in QLD

Undertake research, policy and advocacy programs relating to planning, development, infrastructure and sustainability issues affecting HIA members

Represents HIA on government and industry forums

Represents HIA on various Australian Standards Committees

Provides technical (building) advice to HIA members on issues related primarily to residential building and development, construction practices and material technology

Is capable to deputise for the Regional Executive Director in matters of residential development

Perform other duties required by the QLD Regional Executive Director

The ideal applicant will have the qualities of:

Tertiary qualification in Urban Planning, Environmental Planning or Management, or Building related discipline

Sound understanding of the housing industry with specific demonstrated experience in the multi-residential market and land developments

Excellent organisational ability and ability to manage competing priorities

Excellent networking and communication skills and capacity to handle key relationships

Well-developed research and report writing skills

Highly computer literate and capable with on-line research tools and the Microsoft Office suite

Excellent communication skills (both written and oral)

Ability to build rapport with HIA members and industry stakeholders in prosecuting HIA policies

Benefits within HIA

Generous salary package on offer

Life and Salary Continuance Insurance

Salary Packaging Arrangements

Ability to purchase Annual Leave

Flexible Work Arrangements

Paid Parental Leave above the minimum legislative requirement

Employee Assistance Program

Study Assistance and Internal training programs offered to help you grow

Highly experienced, supportive and inclusive team

Affinity Program

Milestone Recognition

If this sounds like you, please submit your application by clicking on the link to apply.