An exciting opportunity exists for registered Building Practitioners and Architects to utilise their industry experience and knowledge to support a specialised Building Assessment team within the Dispute Resolution Division of BPC. The work location for this position is Melbourne CBD with hybrid work arrangements available. Reporting to one of two Lead Building Assessors, a Building Assessor attends sites and examines building work. Using phone-based report writing applications, Assessors prepare written reports setting out whether building works are defective and/or incomplete. Building Assessors will recommend whether any rectification action is required and provide further expert advice where there has been a contravention of the Building Act 1993.
What we are looking for
- Demonstrated domestic building experience including the interpretation of plans, specifications and other documentation which constitutes a domestic building contract for the purposes of assessing whether building work carried out is in accordance with the contract documentation and legislation and standards governing domestic building work
- Understanding and knowledge of the Building Act 1993 and the associated regulations, Domestic Building Contracts Act 1995 and associated regulations, National Construction Code and associated Acts and Codes and the Guide to Standards and Tolerances.
- You must also hold, or have lodged an application to obtain, registration as a registered building practitioner with the Building and Plumbing Commission under the Building Act 1993 or registration as an Architect under the Architects Act 1991.
For specific responsibilities please review the attached position description.
This position is only open to applicants with relevant rights to work in Australia.
About the BPC
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 part of the BPC and will be fully integrated over the next 12 months.
Commitment to Diversity
We celebrate the diversity of our workforce. The BPC values the benefits all our differences make and takes 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.
How to Apply
We require you to upload:
- an up-to-date resume
- Please include a cover letter detailing why you are interested in the opportunity and highlighting the skills and experience relevant to the responsibilities of this position and the key selection criteria.
- Any other quals or licence if applicable
Important Information
Only electronic applications submitted via careers.vic.gov.au will be accepted.
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