Principal Architect

State of Victoria; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Victoria's Building Policy and Compliance division seeks an experienced architect and delivery leader to drive complex project delivery from concept to completion. You will provide technical leadership and design assurance for high-risk projects, collaborating with developers, consultants, regulators and multidisciplinary teams to resolve issues and improve outcomes.

The role emphasizes governance, quality, policy development, and compliance with safety requirements, with a focus on

Qualifications

• Experience delivering design reviews for complex/high-risk buildings.
• Ability to provide design assurance and technical leadership across multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning and building permit design reviews with risk-based assessments.
• Provide technical leadership and design assurance for complex, high-risk projects.
• Drive project delivery and stakeholder engagement with developers, consultants, Regulators and teams.
• Lead AI-driven innovation and digital assessment to improve review speed and quality.

Skills

Technical leadership

Design review

Stakeholder engagement

Risk management

Digital/AI innovation

Job description

About the Role:Lead planning and building permit design reviews, providing risk-based assessments of complex buildings to improve the speed, consistency, and quality of architectural advice, regulatory decisions, and project delivery outcomes.What we are looking for:The Residential Apartments and Complex Buildings division in BPC is looking for a highly experienced architect and delivery leader with outstanding technical expertise and the ability to drive complex projects from concept to completion.Provide technical leadership and design assurance for complex, high-risk projects, delivering expert advice on design quality, compliance, constructability, risk management, and project outcomes.Drive project delivery and stakeholder engagement by collaborating with developers, consultants,Regulators, and multidisciplinary teams to resolve issues, manage risks, and achieve high-quality design outcomes.Lead AI-driven innovation and technical transformation, advancing digital assessment, risk analysis, automation, and emerging technologies to improve the speed, consistency, and quality of design reviews and regulatory decisions.Strengthen governance, quality, and organisational performance through strategic advice, policy development, technical assurance, reporting, continuous improvement, and compliance with legislative and safety requirements.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 BPCBPC 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 interestThe 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 DiversityWe 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 [e-mail] work arrangements are available we encourage you to discuss any preferences during the recruitment process.How to ApplyWe require you to upload:an up-to-datea cover letter detailing why you are interested in the opportunity and highlighting the skills and experience relevant to the responsibilities of this position and the key selection criteria.any other qualifications or licence if applicableImportant informationOnly electronic applications submitted via careers.vic.gov.au will be accepted.Candidates deemed suitable from a selection process may be considered for identical or similar vacancies within 6 months.