Manager , Technical Services (Advice & Guidance)

Help lead technical advice, shape regulatory outcomes, and drive excellence across Victoria's Building industry.

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 be a part of the BPC and will be fully integrated over the next 12 months.  The OSBS is the main source of technical expertise for industry and practitioners in Victoria. From February 2024, the Building Legislation Amendment Act 2023 established the State Building Surveyor as a statutory appointment with a range of additional functions and powers to strengthen its significance and effectiveness.

To reinforce the function of the BPC and support the increased leadership team an opportunity has come up for Manager, Technical Services, technical advice and guidance.

About the Role

Reporting to the Head of Building, Manager, Technical Services, Advice and Guidance will support the delivery of State Building Surveyor functions, with a focus on the delivery of technical advice, guidance.

As a Manager within the building team, this role involves the provision of technical leadership in building practices and contribute to the continuous improvement of building standards and compliance in Victoria. This role will lead an expert technical team and is pivotal in fostering collaboration between the Office of the State Building Surveyor, registered building practitioners, industry groups, industry associations and government to enhance building safety and compliance standards.

What We Are Looking For

Consideration will only be given to candidates with:

• Tertiary qualifications in Building Surveying, with current Unlimited Registration.
• Significant experience leading technical teams in a complex regulatory environment.
• Advanced knowledge and practical application of the building industry and regulatory framework, including the Building Act, Building Regulations and National Construction Code and other relevant legislation in Victoria and/or other Australian jurisdictions.
• Demonstrated experience in developing and implementing strategic plans and delivering programs that achieve strategic outcomes.

An attractive salary package and conditions will be negotiated with the successful applicant. The OSBS value and encourage flexibility, to support a diverse, adaptive, and high-performing workforce.

Commitment to Diversity

We celebrate the diversity of our workforce.

The BPC values the benefits all our differences make and take 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. In short, we welcome people from all backgrounds and communities.

We are committed to making our recruitment process accessible. If you have any accessibility requirements or need adjustments, please contact us using the details below.

Flexible work arrangements are available we encourage you to discuss any preferences during the recruitment process.

For a confidential discussion, please contact Kirsten Ellis at Planned Resources on or email

Applications close Thursday 2nd October.