Senior Assessment Officer, Queensland Building And Construction Commission

Queensland Government; Australia; Hybrid; AUD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Queensland Government seeks a Senior Assessment Officer in Regulatory Standards and Support to assess complex building licence applications, applying legislation, policy and risk-based decision-making principles.

You will analyse applicants' qualifications, managerial capability and industry experience to determine eligibility and compliance, providing expert advice, and preparing high-quality briefs and recommendations to support accountable regulatory decisions.

Qualifications

• Experience interpreting and applying legislation, policy and regulatory frameworks.
• Strong assessment, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• High-level written and verbal communication abilities.
• Ability to mentor staff and provide technical guidance.

Responsibilities

• Assess complex building licence applications.
• Analyse applicants’ qualifications, experience and eligibility.
• Provide expert advice on licensing and eligibility matters.
• Mentor staff and prepare high-quality recommendations, briefs and correspondence.

Skills

Assessment skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Regulatory interpretation

Written communication

Stakeholder engagement

Job description

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*

Senior Assessment Officer, Queensland Building and Construction Commission Australia