Building Inspector

Queensland Building & Construction Commission; Gold Coast City; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Queensland Building & Construction Commission on the Gold Coast seeks experienced builders to transition to a regulatory role. You will provide expert technical advice, resolve disputes, and conduct inspections across Queensland, supporting consumers, contractors and industry stakeholders while ensuring compliance with building legislation and standards.

Utilise hands-on industry knowledge to investigate matters, uphold standards, and manage complex cases in a highly technical environment.

Qualifications

• Current QBCC Builder's Licence or equivalent qualifications/experience in construction, engineering, certification, project management or architecture.
• Certificate IV in Government Investigations within 6 months of appointment.
• Current motor vehicle driver's licence and ability to travel frequently across Queensland.
• Strong knowledge of contemporary building standards, codes, legislation and industry practices.
• High-level interpersonal, consultation, negotiation and mediation skills for resolving disputes.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert technical advice as frontline QBCC representatives.
• Help resolve building disputes and conduct investigations across Queensland.
• Conduct proactive and reactive building inspections to uphold building standards.
• Guide conversations, manage cases and help consumers and industry stakeholders move forward.

Skills

Regulatory knowledge

Investigation skills

Dispute resolution

Communication

Site inspections

Education

QBCC Builder's Licence or equivalent qualifications/experience

Certificate IV in Government Investigations

Job description

Queensland Building & Construction Commission – Gold Coast QLD

Ready to step away from the tools but stay close to the work? These roles allow experienced builders use their skills in a new way - getting out on site, inspecting builds, sharing practical advice, and helping resolve real issues that matter to Queensland homeowners and industry.Youￂll assess building work against current standards and codes, investigate and work through challenges by listening, problem-solving and finding fair outcomes. Itￂs a role that blends technical know-how with strong communication - guiding conversations, managing cases, and helping people move forward.No two days are the same, and your experience will directly shape safer, more trusted building outcomes across Queensland.

Four positions available, one each based in:Brisbane, Gold Coast, Maryborough and Rockhampton

About the Role

We're looking for passionate and capable people with strong building industry knowledge who are ready to put their expertise to work in a role combining regulation, investigations and customer service.

As frontline representatives of the QBCC, you will provide expert technical advice, help resolve building disputes, and conduct both proactive and reactive building inspections across Queensland. Your work will directly support consumers, contractors, and industry stakeholders while ensuring compliance with Queensland's building legislation and standards.

You'll use your hands‑on industry knowledge to investigate building matters and help uphold building standards across the state. This is a frontline role where your practical experience is valued and your judgement matters.

What You'll Bring

• A current QBCC Builder's Licence or equivalent qualifications/experience in construction, engineering, certification, project management or architecture (mandatory).
• Ability to obtain a Certificate IV in Government Investigations within 6 months of appointment (mandatory).
• A current motor vehicle driver's licence and the ability to travel frequently and at short notice across Queensland (mandatory).
• Strong knowledge of contemporary building standards, codes, legislation and industry practices, with the ability to assess and supervise building work.
• The ability to navigate difficult conversations with confidence. Your high-level interpersonal, consultation, negotiation and mediation skills will help contractors and consumers work through disputes. relating to building work.
• A sharp eye for detail—and the bigger picture. You bring high-level investigative, analytical and problem-solving skills, along with the ability to manage complex cases in a highly technical environment.

Why Join Us?

This is a unique opportunity to step away from the tools and the physical demands of work sites, while still using your trade knowledge every day in a new career path.

You'll be part of a respected organisation that plays a vital role in maintaining confidence and quality in Queensland's building sector.

• Meaningful, community‑focused work that supports Queensland homeowners and industry
• Professional development and training while working with a supportive, experienced team
• Opportunities to broaden your career in regulation, investigations and technical advisory work
• A chance to apply your skills in a new and impactful way

Whether you're based in Brisbane, Maryborough, Rockhampton or the Gold Coast, you'll be joining a team committed to professionalism, integrity and positive outcomes for Queenslanders.