Assistant Building Auditor (VPSG4)

We have an exciting new role available for an assistant building auditor to join our in-house Audit and Inspections team.

The Victorian Building Authority embraces a diverse and inclusive culture who work together for the benefit of all Victorians. Our recruitment is best practice and free from bias, we recruit based on merit and equity regardless of age, disability, religion, gender, sexual orientation or cultural background.

We have an amazing employee engagement program, remote working setup, health and well-being and learning and development programs to ensure our people are fit for work and inspired to be the best they can. We are always looking for talented new people to join us with a broad range of skills and experience who are curious, keen to learn and enjoy serving the community they live in, so if this sounds like a place you'd like to work and you think you have what it takes, we'd love to hear from you and encourage you to apply now!

The Building Audit business unit is a fast-paced and dynamic team who measure and monitor the quality and compliance of building practitioner's work in Victoria relating to adherence with the Building Act (the Act), Regulations and National Construction Code (NCC).

In this role, your primary responsibility is to assist in delivering technical knowledge and application to the inspection, assessment and reporting of building issues for the VBA's Building Audit activity. This position supports the Manager Building Audit to ensure the operational function is being carried out with technical accuracy.
Who we are looking for

• Experience in assisting conducting site inspections and audits in a regulatory environment
• Knowledge of the NCC, the Act, Regulations, standards and construction practices in Victoria
• Strong verbal, written and interpersonal skills with the ability to liaise with a diverse range of people and prepare detailed and accurate reports
• Tertiary qualifications in building surveying or working towards

What you can expect in the role

• Be part of a passionate and motivated team who conduct meaningful work to ensure the safety of the Victorian public
• The opportunity to build your skills and knowledge within a dynamic and forward-thinking organisation
• Amazing employee engagement program, career development, flexible and remote work arrangements

How to Apply

We require you to upload:

• A detailed copy of your resume

• A cover letter briefly outlining your relevant skills and experience and what attracted you to the role
• Qualification if applicable or evidence of working towards

Please note:

• Only electronic applications submitted via careers.vic.gov.au will be accepted. As a public sector standard, generally all new employees will start at the base entry level and increment throughout the salary range each year based on performance. Current public sector employees at the same grade will be considered for a transfer of entitlements with evidence. A request above entry level may be considered in certain circumstances.