Ongoing, full-time position

Salary range: $117,718 to $128,897 per annum plus superannuation

242 Exhibition Street Melbourne office location and field based

Position overview

We currently have 2 exciting permanent opportunities that will suit a seasoned plumbers to join one of 2 streams within our Inspectorate team.

The Senior Inspector, Plumbing is responsible for undertaking inspections and audits to drive and ensure suitable levels of practitioner compliance with relevant building legislation, codes and Australian Standards, and the monitoring and enforcement of industry and practitioner performance in meeting compliance obligations.

The Senior Inspector, Plumbing is responsible for providing expert technical plumbing advice and support to a range of internal and external stakeholders, making recommendations and assessing non-compliances to determine a resolution.

The role will function as the senior peer for the unit, mentor and coach other team members, providing development and shadowing opportunities to support the cross-skilling of the team members that are part of each small response unit.

What we are looking for:

• Demonstrated ability to manage, lead and develop teams of field-based Plumbing Inspectors to performing audit and inspections.
• Experience of the plumbing industry and an advanced knowledge of the Building and Plumbing Regulations 2018, regulatory frameworks, codes, regulation standards and Government.
• Extensive experience in conducting site inspections and audits with a comprehensive understanding regulatory delivery principles and practices as they relate to all classes of commercial and domestic buildings.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate complex information, understand requirements and negotiate strategic outcomes to address issues. 
• Highly developed conceptual and problem-solving skills with the ability to think strategically, research and analyse information. 

Working at the VBA - what you can expect

• Challenging work and a continuous learning environment.
• Have a positive influence on the building and plumbing industry.
• Be part of a new approach to contemporary regulatory practices and enforcement.
• An amazing employee engagement program, career development, and flexible hybrid work arrangements for greater work life balance.

VBA Commitment

We value diversity and inclusion in all forms - gender, religion, ethnicity, LGBTIQ+, disability and neurodiversity. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. We're hoping to find a broad range of experiences, and people from all backgrounds and communities to join us at the VBA.

We invite you to talk to us about any preferences or adjustments you may need to either our recruitment process or the role itself. If you identify as a person with disability, please let us know how we can provide additional support to your application. If this is you, please don't hesitate to get in touch via recruit@vba.vic.gov.au.

We value and encourage flexibility for all, and so we support all our roles to be worked flexibly in some way, including part-time, to support a diverse, adaptive, and high-performing workforce. We encourage you to discuss flexible work options with the hiring manager during the recruitment process.

How to Apply

We require you to upload:

• A detailed copy of your resume
• A cover letter outlining your relevant experience and how you feel it aligns to the role.
• Any other quals or licence if applicable

Important information

• Only electronic applications submitted via vic.gov.au will be accepted.