Are you ready to lead with impact and shape the future of building standards in Queensland? The Queensland Building and Construction Commission (QBCC) is seeking a dynamic and experienced Senior Building Inspector to join our team permanently. In this pivotal role, you’ll manage and inspire a dedicated team, drive high performance, build strong relationships with stakeholders, and oversee complex investigations into defective building work. If you’re passionate about upholding building excellence and ready to take the next step in your career with a respected industry regulator, we want to hear from you!

Job details

Key Outcomes and Accountabilities  

• 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 assistance to approve scopes for the rectification of defective and incomplete residential construction work and the payment of contractors performing such work, and give evidence before the Commercial and Consumer Tribunal and other Courts relating to challenges of decisions and claims recovery action.
• Assist in the development, implementation and review of terms of cover, policies, procedures and systems.
• Manage a case load including conducting investigations and preparation of detailed reports regarding complaints in relation to defective building work.
• Administer the regulatory provisions of the QBCC Act 1991 including undertaking disciplinary action against building practitioners. Interpret and apply the requirements of the Building Act 1975, the Building Code of Australia and associated Australian Standards.
• Prepare reports and statements for disciplinary proceedings and give evidence before the Commercial and Consumer Tribunal and other Courts.
• Assist in the development, implementation and review of dispute resolution policies, procedures and systems.

Candidate Attributes

1. Hold qualifications to be eligible or currently hold a Builder's License from QBCC in Queensland (mandatory)
2. Possess a current Driver's License (Motor Vehicle) and have a good driving record. This position will require the ability to travel frequently and at short notice across the State (mandatory).
   1. Be able to apply contemporary building standards, practices, legislation and codes within the construction industry, including demonstrated ability to supervise the performance of all building work.
   2. Have high level interpersonal, consultative, negotiation and mediation skills.
   3. Have high level investigative, analytical and problem solving skills and ability to manage cases particularly related to a highly technical environment.

3. Demonstrated ability to manage and lead a team
4. Be able to apply contemporary building standards, practices, legislation and codes within the construction industry, including demonstrated ability to supervise the performance of all building work.
5. Have high level interpersonal, consultative, negotiation and mediation skills as well as investigative, analytical and problem solving skills with the ability to manage cases particularly related to a highly technical environment.

How to apply

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 a cover letter (two 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.

Applications may be used to employ applicants in identical or similar vacancies for a period of up to 12 months from the closing date of this vacancy.

Documents

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

• QBCC Information for Applicants 2025 (PDF, 516KB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  Senior Building Inspector - Position Description (PDF, 630KB)
  Role Description