Join the Queensland Building and Construction Commission (QBCC) as the Manager, Regulatory Assurance and Audit a pivotal leadership role reporting to the Director Assurance. This is an exciting opportunity for a regulatory professional to drive meaningful change by leading the implementation of QBCC’s Regulatory Assurance Framework, which promotes a risk-based, lessons-learned culture and enhances regulatory decision-making across the organisation. You will oversee the delivery of a comprehensive program of audits and quality assurance reviews of regulatory decisions, while also managing QBCC’s internal audit function. If you're passionate about improving regulatory outcomes and leading high-impact initiatives, this is your chance to make a real difference.

Job details

The Queensland Building and Construction Commission (QBCC) is seeking a dynamic and experienced professional to join us as Manager, Regulatory Assurance and Audit. In this pivotal leadership role, you will manage and deliver a program of regulatory audits and quality assurance reviews of QBCC's regulatory decisions, ensuring the implementation and follow-up of recommendations that drive continuous improvement. You will also oversee the internal audit function by managing our external internal audit provider and reporting progress and findings to the Finance, Audit and Risk Committee. A key focus of the role is to lead the implementation of the QBCC's Regulatory Assurance Framework, promoting a lessons-learned culture and embedding risk-based regulatory decision-making across the organisation.

This role also requires strong leadership and stakeholder engagement skills, with a focus on building collaborative relationships, delivering strategic advice, and driving projects that support operational reform and regulatory excellence. As the manager of a high-performing team, you'll foster a culture of inclusion, continuous improvement, and accountability, supporting the growth and development of your team while contributing to QBCC's broader organisational goals and values.

For a full list of key outcomes, accountabilities, and candidate attributes, please refer to the Position Description.

How to Apply (via Smart Jobs only)

• Please read the attached applicant information document noting in particular that QBCC cannot employ anyone who is on a VISA. 
• Please submit a current resume and a cover letter (maximum 2 pages) outlining how your skills, knowledge and experience complement the Candidate Attributes in the Position Description. 

While the position is based in Brisbane, a formal Flexible Work Arrangement will be required upon commencement to confirm the preferred work location if seeking to work from a Regional office. Candidates based in regional offices will be expected to travel to Brisbane regularly, with frequency negotiated in line with operational needs.

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
  
  QBCC AO8 Manager Regualtory Assurance and Audit - Position Description (PDF, 629KB)
  Role Description