Lead statewide impact - driving consistency, capability, and continuous improvement across building inspections. The Manager Building and Technical Inspectorate (Systems and Operational Support) or Manager BTI (SOS) is a high impact leadership role shaping the strategic direction and delivery of statewide building inspection services. Leading and empowering a team, the role blends strong people leadership, sound judgement, and collaboration to deliver operational excellence. With a hands on, improvement focused approach, the Manager oversees work allocation, inspector training, recruitment, procurement, and the Capacity Uplift Trial Team, while managing budgets, resolving disputes, and embedding audit outcomes into business as usual. Working closely with Mediation & Conciliation leadership, the role drives earlier dispute resolution and strong consumer and regulatory outcomes.

Job details

About QBCC

QBCC supports the growing Queensland community through our contribution to a thriving and resilient building and construction industry that supports sustainable social, environmental and economic outcomes for the state. 

We are transforming the way we serve, integrity remains our heart, as does our focus on working together for a stronger building and construction industry.

We champion a culture of belonging where every person feels valued, respected and safe to contribute their ideas and expertise. We work together, united by our shared purpose.

About the role

This role is where leadership, technical expertise, and real‑world impact come together. Leading the QBCC's Building Inspectors within the Building and Technical Inspectorate, you set the standard for how building disputes are resolved and how confidence in the Queensland Home Warranty Scheme is upheld. You will guide and motivate a statewide technical team, oversee performance and capability, and provide expert advice on complex construction, compliance, and legislative matters. Working at the intersection of regulation, industry, and community, you influence outcomes through early dispute resolution, sound regulatory judgement, and strong stakeholder relationships - ensuring consistent, high‑quality building standards that protect consumers and support a fair, functional construction industry.

About you

You bring demonstrated leadership experience, communicating with purpose, building trust, and supporting others to achieve strong outcomes. A self‑driven professional, you work autonomously to improve services and deliver accountable results, while building collaborative relationships and fostering inclusive, safe workplaces. You lead with professionalism and hold, or are eligible for, a QBCC Building Licence, with government leadership experience and relevant qualifications highly regarded.

Why Join QBCC?

At the QBCC, you'll be part of a purpose driven organisation where your work matters. You will work alongside dedicated professionals who value integrity, collaboration and learning. You'll have opportunities to grow while making a real contribution to shaping the QBCC's future and outcomes for our stakeholders  

If you're ready to dive into a career defining transformation journey with us, where your impact will help shape what comes next, we'd love to hear from you.

How to apply

Please refer to the attached role description for further responsibilities and candidate attributes.

Please submit your resume and a cover letter (max 2 pages) outlining your relevant skills and experience, also please answer this following question:

• Why do you think you would be the right candidate for this role

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 vacancies within the QBCC. Unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.

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.

• PD A08-PD Manager Building and Technical Inspectorate (PDF, 972KB)
  Role Description
  
  QBCC Information for Applicants 2025 (PDF, 5.70MB)
  Information Package for Applicants