Join the Queensland Building and Construction Commission (QBCC) as a key operational leader, overseeing a team of Service Trades Inspectors based in our Brisbane office. In this dynamic role, you’ll manage a proactive inspection program across Queensland, supporting compliance and quality in services trades building work. You’ll also lead stakeholder engagement with contractors, suppliers, and consumer groups, and play a vital role in investigating complex technical installations to reduce defects and support industry standards. Make a meaningful impact on Queensland’s building industry – apply today!

Job details

Work flexibly from either Brisbane or one of our regional centres *Based on availabilty.

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.

Regional travel is required. 

Key Outcomes and Accountabilities

• Lead and manage the operations of the team. This will include monitoring and reporting on team performance, ensuring staff are provided with appropriate guidance, training, support and assistance, assist in developing the organisations plans and budget, and administer external service provider arrangements including expert technical and legal service providers.
• Provide a leadership, training and mentoring role to team members, ensuring ongoing compliance by officers to the Building Code or Australia, Australia Standards and QBCC policies and procedures.
• Provide consultancy services to consumers, internal clients, stakeholders and industry groups by the provision of information and technical advice relating to service trades building work, disputes and issues.

Candidate Attributes

1. Hold qualifications to be eligible or currently hold a Builder Licence from QBCC in Queensland (mandatory).
2. Possess a Current Driver's Licence (Motor Vehicle) and have a good driving record (mandatory). This position will require the ability to travel frequently and at short notice across the State.

Please refer to Position Description for further Key Outcomes and Accountabilities and Candidate Attributes.

How to apply (via Smart Jobs only)

• 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) addressing the Candidate Attributes and telling us why you are interested in this role and how your skills, knowledge and experience complement this role.

Why join us?

We offer a range of benefits, including a generous 12.75% superannuation contribution, with the option to salary sacrifice personal superannuation contributions. You'll have access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and Galang Place. Additionally, we support skill development through our study and research assistance scheme.

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.

• QBCC Information for Applicants - May 2025 (PDF, 1.03MB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  AO7 Principal Senior Building Inspector PD (PDF, 626KB)
  Role Description