Contracts & Compliance Adviser
HIA
Posted 25 days ago
Permanent full-time | Canberra or Sydney
Join the Housing Industry Association (HIA), Australia’s peak body for the residential building industry, proudly supporting members for over 80 years.
This is an opportunity to grow your legal or compliance experience while making a real difference to small building businesses across Australia.
About the role
As a Contracts & Compliance Adviser, you’ll provide practical, solutions-focused advice to HIA members across a broad range of compliance matters. You’ll gain exposure to real-world issues faced by builders, designers and contractors and help them operate confidently and compliantly.
This role suits someone who enjoys applying legal or compliance knowledge in a practical, people-focused environment.
What you’ll be doing
Advising members by phone and email on:
employment and industrial relations
building contracts and administration
dispute resolution
work health and safety
builder registration and licensing
Gaining exposure to a wide range of compliance issues across the residential building industry
Developing practical resources to guide builders and subcontractors to understand their contracts and compliance obligations
Supporting and engaging with members through committees, meetings and events
Assisting with training sessions and presentations on key business compliance topics
Working alongside experienced professionals on policy and advocacy initiatives
What we’re looking for
A genuine interest in helping people and small businesses
Strong research and communication skills, and practical problem-solving ability
The ability to communicate complex advice clearly and pragmatically, adapting to a diverse range of stakeholders
Ability to work independently and as part of a geographically dispersed team
Tertiary qualification in legal, industrial relations, construction, or a related discipline.
A current legal practising certificate, or ability to obtain one (highly desirable).
Knowledge of workplace relations law and/or construction law (desirable, not essential)
What we offer
Generous salary package
A healthy work–life balance with flexible working arrangements
Mentorship and guidance from experienced professionals
Study assistance and ongoing professional development
Life and salary continuance insurance
Salary packaging and additional leave purchase options
Supportive, inclusive team culture
About us
The Housing Industry Association (HIA) is Australia’s only national association representing residential builders and housing professionals. We advocate for the industry, support members through education and advice, and help businesses succeed.
Learn more about HIA at:
https://hia.com.au/about-hia
Please submit your application including your cover letter by clicking on the link to apply
About HIA
As Australia’s peak residential building, renovation and development industry association, HIA’s mission is to promote policies and provide services which enhance members’ business practices, products and profitability, consistent with the highest standards of professional and commercial conduct.
History of HIA - HIA was born from a chance meeting between meeting two builders over 60 years ago.
Corporate documents - Download the HIA Annual Report, Constitution, By-laws, and our National Code of Ethics.
Careers - Meet our people, learn about HIA’s apprentice and graduate opportunities, and see what jobs are currently available.
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