Are you passionate about upholding standards and ensuring public safety? The Queensland Building and Construction Commission (QBCC) is seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented professional to join our team as a Compliance Investigations Officer. In this role, you will conduct investigations into QBCC licence holders and other individuals who may be in breach of legislative requirements. Your work will involve assessing compliance, gathering evidence, and taking or recommending appropriate action. As part of our Regulatory Services team, you’ll contribute to the QBCC’s strategic goal of supporting a strong, safe, and sustainable building industry. Through responsive and effective regulatory activity, you’ll help reduce risk and harm across Queensland’s construction sector. Make a real impact—apply now and be part of a team that safeguards industry standards.

Job details

Work flexibly from either Brisbane or one of our regional centres based on office avalibility.

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

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 elementation, formulation of evidence matrices, preparation of witness statements and affidavits and conducting records of interviews.
• Prepare briefs of evidence for use in disciplinary, civil and criminal proceedings.

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

Candidate Attributes 

1. Investigate cases and make decisions and recommendations using case investigation skills including research, problem solving, planning and report writing, including undertaking job site operations and investigations.
2. Apply, interpret and provide advice on and implement legislation and policy.
3. Use communication and problem-solving techniques to achieve innovation and deliver and promote quality customer service.
4. Contribute to the team to achieve outcomes and effective work relationships.
5. Highly developed written, oral and interpersonal communication skills

Desirable 

• Certificate IV in investigations 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.

How to Apply (via Smart Jobs only)

Please submit a current resume and a brief letter (maximum 2 pages) outlining how your skills, knowledge and experience complement the Candidate Attributes in the Position Description.

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. By providing the names and contact details of your referee/s you consent for these people to be contacted by the selection panel.

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
  
  Compliance Investigations Officer AO5 Position Description (PDF, 555KB)
  Role Description