Lead Queensland’s statutory adjudication registry under the BIF Act. Uphold impartiality, timely outcomes and service excellence. Drive impartial, efficient adjudication administration and maximise service quality through people, process and clarity. Lead a supportive, high-performance team culture. The Queensland Building and Construction Commission (QBCC) is Queensland’s independent regulator, dedicated to strengthening the building and construction industry. It is unapologetic in its regulatory work to protect the community, support licensees and help ensure the sector continues to thrive.

Job details

The QBCC is seeking an Adjudication Registrar to lead Queensland's statutory adjudication registry under the Building Industry Fairness (Security of Payment) Act 2017 (Qld). This pivotal appointment safeguards timely, fair and transparent payment outcomes by administering applications, validating lodgements within legislated timeframes, and appointing appropriately qualified adjudicators.

As a Governor in Council statutory appointment reporting to the General Manager, Integrity and Risk, this role carries significant responsibility for Queensland's security-of-payment adjudication system. You will be admitted, or eligible to be admitted, to the legal profession, and bring experience working with statutory/tribunal/regulatory settings. The Registrar balances functional autonomy and impartiality with collaboration across the executive and leads a high-performing team to deliver consistently against strict timeframes and other statutory obligations.

About the Role

Reporting to the General Manager, Integrity and Risk, the Adjudication Registrar leads the QBCC's statutory adjudication registry under the Building Industry Fairness (Security of Payment) Act 2017. This role is central to delivering impartial, timely referrals of payment disputes and maintaining the integrity of the adjudication system, while working as part of the Commission's leadership cohort.

The role will:

• Administer intake, validity assessment and referral of applications to appropriately qualified external adjudicators drawn from the registered panel.
• Maintain the adjudicator register, including appointments, removals where conduct issues arise, and oversight of professional development obligations.
• Ensure compliance with strict statutory timeframes.
• Identify service-delivery improvement and refer proposals through the executive channel to enhance outcomes for industry and claimants.
• Ensure progression of referrals in and out and ensure registrations and continuing professional requirements are met.
• Lead a high-performing team of approximately six and foster a healthy and collaborative team culture.

This mandate is about safeguarding confidence in payments, turning statutory obligations into trusted, outcomes for the building and construction industry.

About You

This role will allow you to bring your legal expertise, sound judgement and people leadership to sustain an impartial, high-performing adjudication registry, partnering across the executive to lift overall operational performance.

As a senior leader with deep experience working with relevant statutory, tribunal or regulatory environments, you bring:

• Admitted, or eligible to be admitted, to the legal profession (mandatory).
• Experience working with legislated decision-making, procedural frameworks and particular knowledge and experience relevant to the functions of the Registrar.
• Discipline to meet statutory timeframes, maintaining registers and ensuring consistent, fair processes.
• Experience administering appointment/registry functions and managing conduct or suitability matters with integrity will be highly regarded.
• Public-sector regulatory experience and knowledge of the construction/security-of-payment context will be highly regarded, or a proven capacity to acquire it rapidly will be essential.
• Strategic outlook with the ability to drive improvements in service delivery and operational effectiveness.
• A collaborative,  style that balances the Registrar's functional autonomy and impartiality with constructive engagement across the ELT.
• The ability to build relationships both within and outside the QBCC and highly developed communication skills.

To be successfully appointed to this role, applicants must meet statutory suitability requirements (suitable under s150 and not disqualified under s151 BIF Act).

Please visit the detailed candidate page for further information and to apply: www.luminarypartners.com.au/qbcc-ar

 Confidential inquiries to Bruno Costa, Associate, Luminary, on 0493 249 283 or via email bruno.costa@luminarypartners.com.au, or, Jane Ellis, Managing Partner, Luminary, on 0411 600 129 or via email jane.ellis@luminarypartners.com.au

How to apply

To apply for this exciting opportunity, please submit your resume and a written statement (2 pages maximum) on how you have demonstrated the capabilities outlined in the Candidate Attribute section of the attached 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 remain current for 12 months from the closing date of this vacancy and may be considered for appointment to identical or similar vacancies within the QBCC. 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, 1.06MB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  PD - SO Adjudication Registrar (PDF, 1.23MB)
  Role Description