Manager, Preventative Inspections

3 days ago

Melbourne, Australia Victorian Building Authority Full time

Location: Melbourne | CBD

Job type: Full time

Organisation: Victorian Building Authority

**Salary**: Salary not specified

Occupation: Construction

Reference: VG/6716

We are seeking a Manager, Preventative Inspections who will play a key leadership role, to a team of field-based inspectors to design, lead and deliver audit programs in a regulatory environment that drive compliance to ensure the VBA meets its requirements as a Trusted Regulator.

**Ongoing, full-time position**

**Salary from: $152,773 per annum plus superannuation**

**242 Exhibition Street Melbourne office location & remote**

**Position overview**

An exciting permanent opportunity that will suit a seasoned people leader who thrives in a dynamic, fast paced environment.

The Manager, Preventative Inspections manages a team of field-based building and plumbing inspectors and other construction professionals who are focused on delivering effective, proactive inspections that ensure the VBA meets its requirements as a trusted regulator and that practitioners deliver quality and compliant work that protects consumers.

Reporting to the Head of Inspectorate, the Manager, Preventative Inspections will be critical in workforce planning, prioritisation and effective delegation.

Typically conducted at the pre-occupancy stage, inspections are informed by operational intelligence and their proactive nature aims to minimise impact to consumers.

**What we are looking for**:

- Substantial experience to manage, lead and develop teams of geographically dispersed field-based Inspectors to performing audit and inspections.
- Demonstrated experience in conducting, designing, leading and delivering audit programs in a regulatory environment or demonstrated experience in compliance and enforcement operations.
- Ability to produce high-level technical correspondence, briefs and reports in line with relevant legislation and participate in working groups to provide authoritative technical advice and knowledge to influence regulatory reform.
- Experience in developing beneficial partnerships, including liaising with building industry stakeholders and technical specialists through participating in technical knowledge sharing within the context of regulatory requirements.

**Working at the VBA - what you can expect**
- The opportunity to use your knowledge and skills within a dynamic and forward-thinking organisation.
- An amazing employee engagement program, career development, and flexible hybrid work arrangements for greater work life balance.
- Be part of a new approach to contemporary regulatory practices and enforcement.

**VBA Commitment**

We value and encourage flexibility for all, and so we support all our roles to be worked flexibly in some way, including part-time, to support a diverse, adaptive, and high-performing workforce. We encourage you to discuss flexible work options with the hiring manager during the recruitment process.

**How to Apply**

We require you to upload:

- A detailed copy of your resume
- A cover letter outlining your relevant experience and how you feel it aligns to the role.
- Any other quals or licence if applicable

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