Join our dynamic team at QBCC and play a vital role in maintaining integrity within Queensland's building and construction industry. As a Compliance Investigations Officer, you will conduct thorough investigations into QBCC licence holders and other individuals who fail to comply with legislative requirements. You’ll prepare investigation plans, manage a high-volume caseload, apply best-practice investigative techniques, and prepare briefs of evidence to support disciplinary, civil, and criminal proceedings. If you’re detail-oriented and ready to make a difference—apply today.

Job details

This position is based in Maryborough, and working from home for up to two days per week is an option for the successful candidate.
Some travel to Brisbane may be required for training days.

Key Outcomes and Accountabilities

• Undertake investigations into alleged breaches of legislation for which QBCC is responsible for administering and regulating, and take appropriate action, including job site operations and investigations.
• Prepare investigation plans and manage high-volume investigative caseloads.
• Use best-practice investigative techniques, including offence elementisation, formulation of evidence matrices, preparation of witness statements and affidavits and conducting records of interviews.

Candidate Attributes

1. Vision - Demonstrate support for organisational change by being receptive and resilient in uncertain times. With a focus on people, engage with customers and stakeholders to educate and raise awareness of topical issues, provide them with advice on their rights and responsibilities, and information about the role of the QBCC.
2. Results – By valuing customers, build strong relationships with the industry and home owners to foster a culture of professionalism and compliance and ensure safer construction practices. Be clear and concise in communications to promote better understanding by customers of decisions.
3. Accountability – Pursue excellence in the achievement of determined key performance indicators relevant to throughput and workload management. Be courageous and display rigour in the analysis of facts relevant to investigations with a focus on evidence based reporting and good decision making, which is based on legislation, policy and is able to withstand review. 

Please refer to the Position Description for a full list of Key Outcomes and Accountabilities and Candidate Attributes. 

Desirable Requirements

• Certificate IV in investigation or equivalent (i.e. Bachelor of Law)
• Minimum three years investigative experience
• Knowledge or experience in government investigations or experience across a variety of regulatory environments.

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. Additionally, we support skill development through our study and research assistance scheme.

How to Apply (Smart Jobs only)

Please submit your resume including the names and contact details of two referees who have a thorough knowledge of your work performance and conduct, and cover letter (maximum of two pages) telling us why you are interested in this role and how your skills, knowledge and experience compliment this role.

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, 531KB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  AO5 Compliance Investigations Officer PD (PDF, 667KB)
  Role Description