Audit and Investigations Officer

1 day ago

Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia NT Government - Department of Lands, Planning and the Environment Full time $88,397 - $92,487 per year

Job description

Agency Department of Infrastructure, Planning Work unit Building Advisory Services

and Logistics

Job title Audit and Investigations Officer Designation Administrative Officer 5

Job type Full time Duration Ongoing

Salary $88,297 - $92,687 Location Darwin

Position number RTF Closing 23/10/2025

Contact officer Nathan Schoch on or

About the agency

Apply online

APPLICATIONS MUST INCLUDE A ONE-PAGE SUMMARY ABOUT YOU, A DETAILED RESUME AND COPIES OF

YOUR TERTIARY QUALIFICATIONS.

Information for applicants – inclusion and diversity and Special Measures recruitment plans

The NTPS values diversity. The NTPS encourages people from all diversity groups to apply for vacancies and accommodates

people with disability by making reasonable workplace adjustments. If you require an adjustment for the recruitment

process or job, please discuss this with the contact officer. For more information about applying for this position and the

merit process, go to the OCPE website.

Aboriginal applicants will be granted priority consideration for this vacancy. For more information on Special Measures

plans, go to the OCPE website.

Primary objective

To undertake audits and investigations in accordance with the Building Act 1993 into registered building practitioners and

unauthorised building works under the direction and guidance of the Manager of Audits and Investigations.

Key duties and responsibilities

1. Conduct audits of registered building practitioners in accordance with the Building Act 1993 and relevant policies and

procedures.

2. Investigate, document, and resolve complaints and other matters referred to, or initiated by, the Director of Building

Control or by the Building Practitioners Board.

3. Prepare briefs of evidence, reports, and recommendations in relation to investigations and audits in a timely manner.

4. Provide evidence in court actions, and/or appear before the Building Practitioners Board and the Building Appeals Board

as required.

5. Assist the Building Practitioners Board in the conduct of inquiries.

6. Provide authoritative advice to building practitioners and the public in relation to the complaint investigation and

performance audit processes and building dispute resolution. Provide advice regarding referrals to other agencies where

appropriate.

  1. Complete administrative and data processing tasks associated with investigations, audits, and case management.

Selection criteria

Essential

  1. Proven experience undertaking audits and/or investigations in a regulatory environment or other relevant

administrative experience.

  1. High-level analytical and conceptual skills and the ability to apply and interpret legislation within a statutory

environment.

  1. Experience in, and an ability to, negotiate positive outcomes from dispute situations.
  2. Demonstrated high-level communications skills including report writing, cross cultural advocacy and mediation skills.
  3. Proven organisational and time management skills with the ability to operate within statutory timeframes.
  4. Proven ability to maintain confidentiality, exercise discretion, and work cooperatively in a team environment.
  5. Current NT Driver's Licence or ability to obtain one.

Desirable

1. Qualification or training in investigations, auditing, or a law-based discipline.

2. Knowledge of the legislation administered by Building Advisory Services.

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