Inspector - Building

1 week ago

Melbourne, Australia Victorian Government Full time

**Overview**:
**Work Type**:Fixed-term - Full-time

**Salary**: $113,022 - $136,747

**Grade**:VPS 5

**Occupation**:Construction

**Location**:Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs

**Reference**:VG/1843017

We are seeking multiple fixed term Building Inspectors with experience in Class 2 Buildings.
- The BPC is embarking on an ambitious reform agenda that includes expanding our regulatory footprint, to get more inspectors on the ground and increase our reach in regulating the building industry.
- As a result of this, we are seeking to employ multiple Inspectors across the Inspectorate. As an inspector you are responsible for undertaking inspections/surveillance and audit activities to drive and ensure suitable levels of practitioner compliance with relevant legislation, codes and Australian Standards, and the monitoring and enforcement of industry and practitioner performance in meeting compliance obligations.
- The Inspector, Building will respond to consumer complaints and support the BPC's efforts to tackle complex building related plumbing matters and regulatory priorities, including conducting multi-disciplinary. The Inspector will document and communicate compliance expectations to practitioners and exercise statutory powers in line with BPC policies and guidelines.

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

- Experience conducting site-visits, inspections and audits of building work across all stages of construction and occupied buildings under section 204A of the _Building Act 1993_.
- Working knowledge and understanding of the Victorian Building Regulatory Framework contained in the Building Act 1993, Building Regulations 2018, and the National Construction Code.
- Well-developed written communication skills to prepare a range of technical and business correspondence, enforcement reports and make recommendations for the use of compliance tools.

**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**

**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**

- Applications close Sunday 3 August 2025 at 11.59pm

Posted
- 7 July 2025

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