As a Senior Trust Compliance Officer, you’ll enforce the Building Industry Fairness (Security of Payment) Act 2017, ensuring subcontractors get paid what they’re owed. In this dynamic role, you’ll review project and retention trust accounts, making sure all receipts and payments are legally compliant and that trust records are accurate and transparent. You'll also carry out enforcement actions where required and support a range of compliance and monitoring activities under the Act.

Job details

This role can be performed from Brisbane or any regional location (subject to application & office avalibility).

The successful candidate will also have the option to engage in a work from home arrangement that suits the Division under an approved Flexible Work Arrangement.

Key Outcomes and Accountabilities 

• Contribute to effective working relationships within the audit team, including encouraging continuous improvement, innovation and the adoption of best practice standards and procedures. 
• Audit trust accounts, investigate compliance breaches and take compliance action where needed, in accordance with the Building Industry Fairness (Security of Payment) Act 2017.
• Monitor compliance and make recommendations for enforcement action where needed with the trust account and other provisions of the Building Industry Fairness (Security of Payment) Act 2017, including reviewing independent audit reports for trust accounts.
• Provide high quality advice to trustees, beneficiaries and QBCC staff about the Building Industry Fairness (Security of Payment) Act 2017 (BIF Act) and related regulations.

Candidate Attributes 

1.  A knowledge of book-keeping concepts including excel spreadsheet (desirable).
2.  Sound verbal and written communication skills, including interpersonal skills to build good relationships with stakeholders and team members.
3.  Demonstrated experience in investigations in a regulatory environment.
4.  Ability in applying, interpreting and providing advice on the implementation of legislation and policy. 

Refer to the attached position description for more details on the role, key outcomes, accountabilities, and candidate attributes.

How do I apply?

Before you submit your application please read the attached applicant information document noting in particular that QBCC cannot employ anyone who is on a visa. 

Please submit:

• Your resume and include the names and contact details of two referees who have a thorough knowledge of your work performance and conduct, it is preferable to include your current and previous supervisor.
• A cover letter (maximum of two pages) telling us why you are interested in this role and how your skills, knowledge and experience complement this role. This should not be a repeat of your resume but rather your opportunity to tell us how you meet the required competencies.

Referee Checks

It is recommended you seek approval when nominating a person as a referee. Referees should have a thorough knowledge of your work performance and conduct, and it is preferable to include your current/ immediate past supervisor.

By providing the names and contact details of your referee/s you consent for these people to be contacted by the selection panel. If you do not wish the panel to contact your referees without your permission, please make this clear on your resume.

Further information

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.

Unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.

Documents

Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.

• 2025 - QBCC Information for Applicants (PDF, 986KB)
  
  
  PD - Senior Trust Compliance Officer AO5 PN 2822 (PDF, 559KB)