Exciting Full time, permanent opportunity for a building industry professional servicing Sydney and greater NSW

Leading National Industry Association, celebrating 80-years of operation

Exceptional work culture, with consideration to location in Macquarie Park (Sydney), Hunter or Canberra ACT

Generous employee benefits & flexibility offered

Do you have a sound knowledge and qualifications in the building approval systems in NSW or the ACT? Apply now.

The Organisation

The Housing Industry Association (HIA) has been proudly representing the Australian residential building industry for eighty years. Our vision remains to be an association that speaks with a united voice on industry issues and creating real change providing quality services at the lowest possible cost, and working with the sector to maintain high standards.

The Opportunity

HIA Building Services Advisors are part of a nation-wide network who provide building and technical advice and assistance to our residential builders, contractors, manufacturers and suppliers consistent with HIA perspectives, policies and procedures.

This role suits a professional with:

Qualifications in a field directly associated with the residential building industry like:

building

building certification/surveying

construction management

architecture

engineering construction

A builder’s licence or building trade qualification.

Sound knowledge of the building/planning approval systems in NSW/ACT.

Strong research, writing and computer skills with the ability to produce material in a range of professional formats and styles for relevant target audiences.

Experience with residential building approval, certification processes, inspection, design, supervision.

Organisational ability and the capacity to manage competing demands.

Strong networking and well-developed communication skills.

The Role

Working as part of a dynamic national team, your responsibilities in this role would include:

Providing technical advice to HIA members on residential building matters:

NSW building and development regulations;

the NCC and referenced Australian Standards;

building materials and construction practices,

workplace health and safety regulations,

acceptable standards and tolerances for residential building work.

Providing technical support to the Executive Director and our national building & planning services team and workplaces services team

Coordinating and supporting NSW Technical Committee, and other HIA committees.

Assisting in the preparation and delivery of technical training material for member programs and delivery of topics at HIA NSW events

Assisting in the preparation of technical articles for inclusion in HIA publications and electronic communications

Contributing to the development of HIA technical information sheets for members

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

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

HIA employees enjoy a variety of benefits including the option to purchase up to two weeks annual leave per calendar year, salary sacrifice arrangements, study assistance program, paid maternity leave, and group insurance cover. Eligibility requirements apply.