Senior Assessment Officer

Queensland Building & Construction Commission; Brisbane; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Queensland Building & Construction Commission – Brisbane QLD is seeking a Senior Assessment Officer to assess complex building licence applications in line with legislation, policy and risk-based decision-making principles.

You will analyse qualifications, managerial capability and industry experience to determine eligibility and compliance, and provide expert advice on licensing and experience assessments while mentoring colleagues and preparing high-quality briefs and recommendations to

Qualifications

• Analyzing licences and eligibility against legislation and policy.
• Advising on licensing, experience assessments and eligibility matters.
• Mentoring staff and preparing recommendations, briefs and reasons for decisions.

Responsibilities

• Analyse applicants' qualifications, managerial capability and industry experience to determine eligibility and compliance.
• Make transparent and defensible decisions on complex, high-risk matters.
• Provide expert licensing guidance and prepare high-quality briefs for regulatory decision-making.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Regulatory knowledge

Stakeholder engagement

Written communication

Verbal communication

Record-keeping

Job description

Queensland Building & Construction Commission – Brisbane QLD

As a Senior Assessment Officer in Regulatory Standards and Support, you will assess and determine complex building licence applications in accordance with relevant legislation, policy, delegated authority and risk-based decision-making principles.

You will analyse applicants' qualifications, managerial capability and industry experience to determine their eligibility and compliance with licensing requirements. Drawing on your technical expertise and professional judgement, you will make consistent, transparent and defensible decisions on complex, high-risk and non-standard matters.

You will also provide expert advice on licensing, experience assessments and eligibility matters, mentor staff, and prepare high-quality recommendations, briefs and correspondence that support accountable regulatory decision-making.

This is a temporary, full-time opportunity until 14 January 2028. The role can be performed from a regional office, with flexible working arrangements.

About you

We are looking for an experienced professional who can confidently interpret legislation, analyse complex information and make sound, risk-based decisions.

To succeed in this role, you will demonstrate:

• Strong assessment, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Experience interpreting and applying legislation, policy and regulatory frameworks.
• Sound professional judgement in complex or non-standard matters.
• Technical knowledge of licensing, eligibility and experience assessment processes.
• High-level written communication skills, including preparing recommendations, briefs and reasons for decisions.
• Strong verbal communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• The ability to provide technical guidance and support to colleagues.
• Excellent attention to detail and accurate record-management practices.
• The ability to manage competing priorities while maintaining quality and consistency.

Experience assessing complex licence applications, including applicant experience and eligibility assessments, or working within a licensing, compliance or regulatory environment will be highly regarded. No mandatory qualifications are required.

Please refer to the attached Position Description for Key role responsibilities, Suitability requirements and Mandatory Qualifications for this role*

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