Assistant Director, Building Reform

1 week ago

Canberra, ACT, Australia ACT Government Full time

The Building Reform team is seeking a highly motivated senior officer to contribute to the ACT Government's building reform agenda to improve building regulatory systems, standards and practices.

This is a great opportunity to make a significant contribution to important Government priorities and to have a positive impact in the construction industry and the community more broadly.

The Building Reform team is growing, with an exciting program of work to be delivered. The Assistant Director will contribute to various projects and improvement initiatives.

Areas of focus include public sector building certification, regulation of engineers, property developer regulation, sustainable building initiatives, and the National Construction Code.

This position will work on a number of projects including implementation of the engineer registration scheme, maintaining the currency of the ACT's building regulatory system through regular updates, improvements to security of payment laws and reforms to support a mobile building and construction labour force.

Information on the current and future reform program is available at the Build Buy Renovate website.

What we are looking for:
The successful applicant will be a responsive, flexible and analytical thinker who is enthusiastic to develop.


The role will provide you with highly transferable experience and skills in the development of end-to-end policy, programs and legislative reforms including progressing initiatives through ministerial and Cabinet approval processes.

This position requires strong research, analytical, interpersonal and communication skills.

Environment, Planning and Sustainable Development Directorate supports workforce diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive workplace.

As part of this commitment, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability and those who identify as LGBTIQ are encouraged to apply.


Eligibility/Other Requirements:

  • Experience in or a good understanding of policy and legislation development, principles of regulation, policy analysis and design is highly desirable but not essential.
  • Experience or knowledge of building and construction matters is not required.

Highly Desirable:

  • Experience in developing, regulations, policies and guidelines and/or interpreting and analysing legislation in the provision of highquality advice.
  • Qualifications or experience in a relevant field e.g. law, policy development, project management, or demonstrated professional experience in related fields e.g. legal, paralegal, regulatory administration, development.

How to Apply:

Applicants should submit a two page pitch (maximum) outlining their suitability for the position addressing the required Professional/Technical Skills, Knowledge and Behavioural Capabilities and provide practical examples.

A copy of a current curriculum vitae and contact details of at least two relevant referees is to be provided.


Note:

This is a temporary position available for 18 months.

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