Join Queensland Building and Construction Commission as a Senior Technical Officer in the Internal Review Unit, where you'll provide expert guidance and conduct independent reviews of administrative decisions with a focus on technical elements. This role offers the opportunity to improve policies and processes, communicate outcomes effectively, and build strong relationships with stakeholders.

Job details

The successful candidate will 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 

• Provide leadership and mentoring to the Commission by ensuring the appropriate interpretation and application of the National Construction Code, Australian Standards and QBCC policies and procedures by the organisation's decision makers.

• Provide technical advice and reports to review decision makers to support administrative review decisions.

• Manage a case load of technical advices including conducting gathering further information or evidence to assist in the review, preparing inspection reports and provide technical advice to other members of the review team.

• Interpret and apply the requirements of the Queensland Building and Construction Commission Act 1991, Queensland Building and Construction Commission Regulation 2003, Insurance Policy Conditions, Building Act 1975, National Construction Code, Australian Standards and other legislation and policies.

Candidate Attributes

1. Apply contemporary building standards, practices, legislation and codes within the construction industry, including demonstrated ability to supervise the performance of all building work

2. Manage multiple technical advice requests within tight timeframes

3. Lead in a constructive and collaborative way, particularly when dealing with owners and builders during a site inspection, by applying strong communication, interpersonal and negotiation skills

4. Effectively communicate technical advice in written technical reports

5. Effectively communicate technical advice verbally, to assist staff and the Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal.

Please refer to the attached position description for further 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.

• Position Description - Senior Technical Officer (PDF, 735KB)
  
  
  2025 - QBCC Information for Applicants (PDF, 986KB)