Senior Inspector Building

Senior Building Inspector Multiple Full-Time (35hpw) Ongoing Opportunities Salary Range $116,981 - $129,492pa + super + leave loading Wollongong and Parramatta locations This role sits within the Building Commission NSW Division in the Building Operations, Building Compliance team About the Building Commission NSW Building Commission NSW was established after the NSW Government recognised the substantial progress made by Fair Trading and the Office of the Building Commissioner in delivering once-in-a-generation reforms of the building and construction industry. Building Commission NSW is the industry regulator, collaborating with consumers and industry to ensure standards, capabilities, capacity and resilience continue to be lifted across the sector to deliver quality homes and meet the state’s housing targets. Building Commission NSW is an outstanding place to work due to its commitment to innovation, collaboration and professional development. With a focus on transparency and accountability, the commission cultivates a culture of integrity and responsibility. Those who join the organisation can be confident in contributing to meaningful work that positively impacts the built environment and the greater community, making it an exciting and fulfilling place to build a career. Key responsibilities: Undertake inspection and compliance activities. Coordinate proactive and targeted inspection operations applying effective risk management strategies. Undertake complex mediations and dispute resolution in line with legislation, regulations and policies. Prepare, present and review evidence, reports and submissions to make appropriate recommendations. Develop and maintain specialist regulatory knowledge and skills, act as a resource for managers and team members and effectively contribute to ongoing development needs of the Department’s regulatory role. Provide advice regarding significant developments, critical milestones and identification of options. Provide information and advice to industry, businesses and citizens regarding their rights and responsibilities in relation to relevant legislation. Effectively maintain statistical data, records and outcomes and provide timely and accurate reporting of compliance activities undertaken. Contribute to the development, mentoring and coaching to team members, maintaining a culture of teamwork, achievement, accountability and outcome focus. About you Are you highly organised and passionate about your work? Do you have a Certificate IV in Government (Investigations) or willingness to complete one? Do you have a current NSW drivers license? Are you happy and willing to travel throughout the state when required? Do you have extensive experience and technical knowledge in Class 1 residential construction? Holding, or being eligible to hold, a builder licence or qualified supervisor certificate would be highly regarded but is not essential. To be successful in this role you will demonstrate: Demonstrated extensive practical experience in residential building work, particularly Class 1 construction. Proven hands-on expertise in residential building projects. Strong oral and written communication skills including preparation of technical reports. Excellent knowledge of the National Construction Code and Australian Standards. Demonstrated ability to manage a caseload in a high-volume work environment while working unsupervised and managing the expectations of customers and traders. Essential Criteria It is essential that you hold a current NSW drivers licence. Hold, have held or eligible for a builder’s license or qualified supervisors certificate. Alternatively, recognised formal qualifications in the areas of residential construction, certification, building surveying or equivalent fields. Demonstrated experience working with the Australian building codes and standards. What we need from you An up-to-date CV and a brief cover letter (2 page maximum) outlining how your skills and experience are aligned to the role. Please address your answers in relation to 'About you' section in your cover letter.