Join the Queensland Building and Construction Commission (QBCC) as a Mechanical Services Inspector, where you will apply your specialist mechanical services knowledge to conduct inspections, identify risks and ensure compliance. If you are looking to make a meaningful impact in a dynamic environment, we would love to hear from you!

Job details

This position is based in Brisbane CBD and flexible work arrangements can be considered upon application, including working remotely at a regional QBCC office, subject to availability.  If working from a regional office, travel to the Brisbane office may be required.

About the role:

In this role you will play a crucial part in initiating and verifying the suitability of corrective and preventative action to eliminate existing or potential harm, developing and embedding frameworks to assess risks. You will mitigate non-compliance within mechanical activities and ensure preventative action where required to ensure defensibility for the Queensland Building and Construction Commission safeguarding the QBCC's mechanical practices in accordance with the relevant codes, Australian Standards, legislation and regulation.

Key responsibilities include:

• Providing advice and mediating between contractors and consumers to resolve disputes relating to mechanical building works and providing recommendations once inspection and test procedures have been conducted.
• Providing expert technical advice to consumers, internal customers, stakeholders and industry groups relating to mechanical services work.
• Responding to complaints, analysing and preparing mechanical technical reports to ensure the QBCC is risk-free and defensible.
• Reviewing mechanical policy and procedures and applying a continuous improvement lens across policies to ensure fit for purpose against mechanical legislation and contractual matters.

*Please refer to the Position Description for the Key Outcomes and Accountabilities and Candidate Attributes for this role*

Mandatory Qualifications

• Mechanical services licence
• Current Queensland Drivers Licence – (Class C - Motor Vehicle)

Desirable Qualifications and Technical Requirements

• Certificate IV in Government Investigations (or equivalent through knowledge and experience) or ability to obtain.
• Work safely in the Construction Industry (White Card) or ability to obtain.

How to Apply (via Smart Jobs)

If you are interested in this opportunity, please submit your current resume and a cover letter (maximum two pages) outlining how your skills, knowledge and experience complement this role based on the Candidate Attributes outlined in the Position Description.

Why Join QBCC?

• Generous 12.75% superannuation contribution with the option to salary sacrifice
• Access to leave entitlements (with 17.5% leave loading) and accrual of flex time
• Opportunities for career development, training and mentoring
• A friendly, collaborative and supportive workplace culture
• Fitness Passport

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.

Documents

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

• QBCC Information for Applicants - May 2025 (PDF, 1.06MB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  TO6 Mechanical Services Inspector - PD (PDF, 724KB)
  Role Description