Senior Technical Advisor

About this role

About the Role: 

Are you an experienced plumbing professional who enjoys solving complex technical issues and sharing knowledge?  

As a Senior Technical Advisor, you will play a critical role in delivering expert plumbing advice across the organisation and external stakeholders.  

Working closely with internal teams, industry stakeholders and government partners, you'll help position the BPC as a trusted regulator, supporting practitioners to deliver compliant, high‑quality work across Victoria. 

What we are looking for: 

To succeed in this role, you'll bring strong technical expertise, sound judgement, and excellent communication skills, as well as: 

• Current licence or registration for prescribed plumbing work under the Building Act 1993 (VIC) 
• Strong knowledge of the plumbing regulatory framework, including the Building Act, Plumbing Regulations, and National Construction Code 
• Experience providing high‑quality technical advice and negotiating effective outcomes 
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including preparing technical reports 
• The ability to build trusted relationships with industry and internal stakeholders 

For more information please visit the Position Description located at Career.vic.gov.au 

About the BPC 

Established in 2025, the BPC is Victoria's new independent regulator for the building and plumbing industries. The BPC 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 have come together under one roof, including registration, inspection and compliance, practitioner discipline, dispute resolution, and domestic building insurance.  

A career at the BPC means working to protect consumers and support practitioners at an exciting time of industry transformation. 

You can find further information about our role, annual reports, structure, careers and other activities at BPC. 

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 at recruit@bpc.vic.gov.au. 

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.  

Important information   

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

Candidates deemed suitable from a selection process may be considered for identical or similar vacancies within 6 months.