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Driving confident outcomes -assessing domestic building work for defects, compliance, and quality, backed by clear, evidence-based reporting.

About the role

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.

As our ideal candidate, working as part of a small team you will be responsible for working with Dispute Resolution Officers, homeowners and industry practitioners to examine building work and provide technical advice and reports. You will use your working knowledge of the Building Act 1993, Domestic Building Contracts Act 1995 and building regulations, codes and standards, to assist parties in resolving disputes.

What we are looking for:

To be successful in this position, you will need to demonstrate:

• 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 regulator for building and plumbing.

It supports the growing Victorian community through the developments of harms-based regulation that is proactive and informed by data and intelligence. The BPC regulates for better consumer outcomes and is committed to safety, compliance and buildings that last.

The BPC's aim is to improve the experience for consumers in the building system by overseeing all aspects of building quality control – regulation, insurance and dispute resolution. The BPC aspires to be a leading and trusted regulator, emphasising consumer outcomes, clear communication with practitioners, efficient processes, and a commitment to public interest

The BPC brings key regulatory, dispute resolution, and insurance functions related to the building and plumbing industry together under one roof, streamlining the process for consumers and industry, and enabling the regulator to have oversight of all complaints so they can be handled more effectively and efficiently.

Commitment to Diversity

We celebrate the diversity of our workforce.

The BPC values the differences people bring 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.

We are committed to providing a safe, inclusive and accessible recruitment process. If you have any accessibility requirements or need adjustments at any stage of the process, 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

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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.

The BPC operates within the Victorian Public Sector; employment conditions are governed by the Victorian Building Authority Enterprise Agreement 2024. As such Recognition of Prior Service from other VPS agencies should be discussed with the hiring manager as part of the recruitment process.

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