Housing Asset Compliance Specialist

Jobgether; Australia; Hybrid; AUD 94,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Salary packaging benefits

Volunteer opportunities

Not-for-profit environment

Job summary

Jobgether is partnering with a public-interest client in Australia to hire a Housing Asset Compliance Specialist. The role focuses on keeping social and affordable housing assets safe, compliant, and fit for purpose across a diverse portfolio.

You will inspect assets, review maintenance and contractor documentation, identify defects, and drive corrective actions. Travel may be required; a collaborative, mission-driven environment awaits.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of building compliance, construction practices, property maintenance, NCC, and Australian Standards.
• Demonstrated experience in building inspections, asset management, or related technical field.
• Ability to identify defects, evaluate workmanship, and recommend practical solutions.
• Experience reviewing building plans, specs, contractor scopes, and compliance certificates.
• Excellent communication with contractors, technical specialists, and operations teams.
• Willingness to travel as required by project needs.
• Current unrestricted Australian driver's licence.

Responsibilities

• Conduct property inspections, audits, and QA reviews to ensure safety and compliance.
• Review maintenance activities, contractor scopes, and documentation for regulatory compliance.
• Identify and manage building defects and coordinate corrective actions.
• Provide technical guidance on building compliance and asset standards.
• Assess new developments and asset handovers for required specifications.
• Monitor contractor performance and resolve quality issues.
• Prepare inspection reports and compliance findings with recommendations.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of asset standards and QA frameworks.

Skills

Building compliance

Stakeholder management

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Job description

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Housing Asset Compliance Specialist based in Australia.

In this role, you will help ensure that social and affordable housing properties remain safe, compliant, and fit for purpose, contributing to better living conditions for communities across Australia. You will work closely with regional asset managers, contractors, and technical stakeholders to oversee building standards, maintenance quality, and regulatory compliance. Through inspections, audits, and technical assessments, you will identify risks, investigate defects, and drive effective corrective actions. You will also contribute to improving asset management processes and strengthening quality assurance frameworks across a diverse housing portfolio. This is an opportunity to apply your building and construction expertise to meaningful projects while supporting the delivery of safe, sustainable, and well-maintained homes. The position offers a collaborative working environment, a strong social purpose, and opportunities to make a tangible difference in people’s lives.

Accountabilities

• Conduct property inspections, technical audits, and quality assurance reviews to ensure housing assets meet relevant safety, building compliance, and quality standards.
• Review maintenance activities, contractor scopes of work, technical documentation, and completion records to verify compliance with building regulations and internal requirements.
• Identify, investigate, document, and manage building defects, coordinating appropriate corrective actions and monitoring their timely resolution.
• Provide technical guidance and expert advice to regional asset managers and operational teams on building compliance, maintenance practices, and asset standards.
• Assess new developments, property acquisitions, and asset handovers to ensure properties meet required specifications and are suitable for their intended use.
• Monitor contractor performance and workmanship, identify non-compliant activities, and support the resolution of technical and quality-related issues.
• Prepare detailed inspection reports, compliance assessments, audit findings, and practical recommendations to support risk management and informed decision-making.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of asset standards, quality assurance procedures, and compliance frameworks across the housing portfolio.

Requirements

• Strong knowledge of building compliance, construction practices, property maintenance, the National Construction Code (NCC), and relevant Australian Standards.
• Demonstrated experience in building inspections, asset management, construction quality assurance, maintenance compliance, or a related technical field.
• Proven ability to identify building defects, evaluate workmanship, assess technical risks, and recommend practical, sustainable solutions.
• Experience reviewing technical documentation, including building plans, specifications, contractor scopes, and compliance certificates.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with contractors, technical specialists, and operational teams.
• Excellent analytical, organisational, and problem-solving abilities, with strong attention to detail and the capacity to manage competing priorities.
• Current unrestricted Australian driver's licence.
• Willingness and availability to travel as required by project and operational needs.
• Ability to successfully complete national police history, qualification, and reference checks, as well as obtain the required clearance to work with children and vulnerable people.

Benefits

• Competitive salary: AUD $104,183 per year, plus superannuation.
• Not-for-profit salary packaging: Access to tax-saving salary packaging benefits through AccessPay.
• Flexible working arrangements: Work-from-home options alongside the Sydney CBD office location.
• Work-life balance: Permanent full-time position with 35 working hours per week.
• Additional leave: Option to purchase extra annual leave.
• Extra time off: Additional leave days, including an annual appreciation day and a work anniversary day.
• Wellbeing support: Free, confidential external counselling services and access to chaplaincy support.
• Volunteering opportunities: Opportunities to contribute to community initiatives and meaningful causes.
• Purpose-driven environment: Work in an inclusive and collaborative organisation focused on improving housing security and supporting vulnerable communities.
• Professional development: Opportunities to strengthen technical expertise and grow your career within a socially impactful environment.

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