Building Compliance Specialist

SGCH; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 110,000 - 148,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

35-hour week and above Award pay

17% annual leave loading

NFP salary packaging

Novated leasing

Learning and development support

Health and wellbeing benefits

Paid parental leave

Hybrid work options

Job summary

SGCH in Redfern, NSW is seeking a Building Compliance Specialist to lead building compliance and maintenance programs, ensuring safety, statutory obligations and assets are well managed. You will work with contractors, regulators and internal teams to deliver compliant, well-maintained homes for customers.

You will bring proven experience in building compliance, fire safety and contractor management, operating with autonomy to drive continuous improvement and support regulatory compliance across

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in building surveying, fire safety, construction, or a related field; NSW Driver Licence; travel as required.
• Extensive experience managing building compliance, contracts, contractor performance, KPIs, budgets, risks, EFSMs, assets, and regulatory requirements.
• Strong understanding of building inspections, audits, AFSS processes, building permits, fire safety orders, BCA, Australian Standards, WHS, and tenancy legislation.
• Excellent analytical, reporting, stakeholder engagement, communication, and record-keeping; proficiency in MS Office and asset/compliance systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead building compliance and essential services programs.
• Manage contractor performance, KPIs and service delivery.
• Conduct compliance audits, inspections and reviews.
• Ensure statutory and fire safety obligations are met.
• Oversee essential fire safety measures and critical assets.
• Monitor budgets, invoices and contract expenditure.
• Identify and mitigate compliance and operational risks.
• Maintain accurate compliance, asset and reporting records.
• Manage regulatory matters and NCAT access applications.
• Provide specialist compliance and fire safety advice.
• Drive continuous improvement and process optimisation.
• Build strong relationships with contractors and stakeholders.

Skills

Building compliance

Fire safety

Contractor management

Audits & inspections

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Tertiary qualifications in building surveying, fire safety or construction

Tools

MS Office

Asset/compliance systems

Job description

What We Do

At SGCH, we believe everyone belongs. This is why our purpose, ‘to create belonging’ drives our commitment to build a team where diversity, inclusion and connection are at the heart of what we do.

Salary: $129,000.00 - $129,000.00

Job Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Redfern, NSW

Job Category: Asset Services

What We Do

At SGCH, we believe everyone belongs. This is why our purpose, ‘to create belonging’ drives our commitment to build a team where diversity, inclusion and connection are at the heart of what we do.

As a leading not-for-profit community housing provider supporting over 12,000 customers across 7,000 homes in NSW and VIC, we continue to invest in our people, our homes, and our communities. Guided by our values – We Care, We Create, We Connect – we’ve built an inclusive workplace by caring for one another, creating and sharing new ideas, and connecting authentically every day, where everyone has the opportunity to grow and thrive.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment and building a team that reflects the diversity of the communities we connect with. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, culturally and linguistically diverse communities, LGBTQIA+ individuals, and people of all ages and life experiences. If this role excites you but you’re not sure you tick every box, we still encourage you to apply. Your passion and potential matter.

Join us in creating sustainable, connected communities where everyone feels a sense of belonging and are empowered to thrive.

What We Offer

• Competitive package – 35-hour work week with competitive, above Award pay and 17% annual leave loading
• NFP salary packaging – Up to $15,900 tax‑free, plus $2,500 for meals, entertainment and accommodation, and Novated leasing providing both convenience and savings
• High‑growth environment – Real opportunities to grow your career with a focus on internal promotions, in‑house learning and development and study assistance support
• Health and wellbeing benefits - Corporate discounts with Flare for everyday savings, Reward and Recognition program, access to a free 24/7 Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your family
• Paid Parental Leave – 12 weeks paid parental leave and 3 days bonus annual leave
• Agile and innovative work practices – Hybrid work arrangements including work from home options, and modern, well‑located offices close to public transport

Job Description

About the role and about you

As the Building Compliance Specialist, you will take ownership of SGCH's building compliance and planned maintenance programs, ensuring statutory obligations, essential fire safety measures, and critical assets are effectively managed across the portfolio. Working closely with contractors, regulators, and internal stakeholders, you'll oversee contract performance, manage compliance risks, conduct audits and inspections, and deliver expert advice that supports safe, compliant, and well‑maintained homes for our customers. Operating with a high level of autonomy, you'll play a key role in driving continuous improvement, regulatory compliance, and operational excellence across the organisation.

To succeed in this role, you will bring strong experience in building compliance, fire safety and contractor management with the ability to manage risk, engage stakeholders and deliver compliance outcomes.

This is a permanent, full time role based at our Redfern office and requires travel to other SGCH office locations as required. This role reports to the Compliance and Fire Safety Manager.

Duties

• Lead building compliance and essential services programs.
• Manage contractor performance, KPIs and service delivery.
• Conduct compliance audits, inspections and reviews.
• Ensure statutory and fire safety obligations are met.
• Oversee essential fire safety measures and critical assets.
• Monitor budgets, invoices and contract expenditure.
• Identify and mitigate compliance and operational risks.
• Maintain accurate compliance, asset and reporting records.
• Manage regulatory matters and NCAT access applications.
• Provide specialist compliance and fire safety advice.
• Drive continuous improvement and process optimisation.
• Build strong relationships with contractors and stakeholders.

Essential Criteria

Desired Skills and Experience

• Tertiary qualifications in building surveying, fire safety, construction, or a related field, with relevant industry experience. A current NSW Driver Licence and ability to travel to SGCH locations as required.
• Extensive experience managing building compliance, maintenance contracts, contractor performance, KPIs, budgets, risks, EFSMs, critical assets, and regulatory requirements.
• Strong understanding of building inspections, audits, AFSS processes, building permits, fire safety orders, the Building Code of Australia, Australian Standards, WHS, and Residential Tenancy legislation.
• Excellent analytical, reporting, stakeholder engagement, communication, and record‑keeping skills, with proficiency in MS Office and asset/compliance systems.