Investigator

Building and Plumbing Commission; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Building and Plumbing Commission in Melbourne is seeking an Investigator to join the Investigations Unit to assess referrals, identify breaches, and support enforcement actions.

You will conduct interviews, prepare reports and briefs of evidence, and participate in court and disciplinary hearings to ensure compliance with laws, codes, and Australian Standards.

This role requires collaborative teamwork, strong judgement, and the ability to adapt quickly in a regulatory environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex investigations into alleged breaches of relevant legislation, analysing evidence, conducting interviews, maintaining accurate records, and preparing reports, briefs of evidence, and regulatory correspondence.
• Communicate and collaborate effectively with internal and external stakeholders, legal counsel, and industry representatives to gather information, provide advice, support hearings, and contribute to regulatory outcomes.
• Apply sound judgement and adaptability in a fast-paced environment by assessing risks, responding to changing circumstances, solving complex problems, and making evidence-based decisions.
• Contribute to continuous improvement and regulatory excellence by maintaining technical and legislative knowledge, supporting data analysis and reporting, sharing expertise, and participating in organisational initiatives and cross-functional investigations.

Job description

Building and Plumbing Commission – Melbourne VIC

Investigate complex regulatory matters including criminal and conduct related issues. Interpret legislation and apply knowledge of investigative practices to support enforcement actions.

About the Role:

Working within the Investigations Unit, the Investigator assesses and investigates referrals from internal and external sources, identifying breaches of legislation, regulations, and professional standards. The role involves conducting interviews, preparing reports and briefs of evidence, and participating in court and disciplinary hearings to support compliance with relevant laws, codes, and Australian Standards.

The BPC's Investigations Unit is a collaborative and supportive team committed to achieving positive outcomes for consumers and the industry.

What we are looking for:

• Lead complex investigations into alleged breaches of relevant legislation, analysing evidence, conducting interviews, maintaining accurate records, and preparing reports, briefs of evidence, and regulatory correspondence.
• Communicate and collaborate effectively with internal and external stakeholders, legal counsel, and industry representatives to gather information, provide advice, support hearings, and contribute to regulatory outcomes.
• Apply sound judgement and adaptability in a fast-paced environment by assessing risks, responding to changing circumstances, solving complex problems, and making evidence-based decisions.
• Contribute to continuous improvement and regulatory excellence by maintaining technical and legislative knowledge, supporting data analysis and reporting, sharing expertise, and participating in organisational initiatives and cross-functional investigations.

For specific responsibilities please review the attached position description.

This position is only open to applicants with relevant rights to work in Australia.

About the BPC

BPC is Victoria's regulator for building and plumbing.

It supports the growing Victorian community through the developments of harms-based regulation that is proactive and informed by data and intelligence. The BPC regulates for better consumer outcomes and is committed to safety, compliance and buildings that last.

The BPC's aim is to improve the experience for consumers in the building system by overseeing all aspects of building quality control - regulation, insurance and dispute resolution. The BPC aspires to be a leading and trusted regulator, emphasising consumer outcomes, clear communication with practitioners, efficient processes, and a commitment to public interest

The BPC brings key regulatory, dispute resolution, and insurance functions related to the building and plumbing industry together under one roof, streamlining the process for consumers and industry, and enabling the regulator to have oversight of all complaints so they can be handled more effectively and efficiently.

Commitment to Diversity

We celebrate the diversity of our workforce.

The BPC values the benefits all our differences make and takes inclusion seriously. We welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people; Women, including into leadership and non-traditional areas; Neurodivergent people, People with Disability; Culturally and Linguistically Diverse/Marginalised people; Sexually and Gender Diverse people and from people at all stages of their careers. In short, we welcome people from all backgrounds and communities.

We are committed to making our recruitment process accessible. If you have any accessibility requirements or need adjustments, please contact us at *******@bpc.vic.gov.au.

Flexible work arrangements are available we encourage you to discuss any preferences during the recruitment process.