Senior Inspector Building

Building Commission NSW; Parramatta; On-site; AUD 117,000 - 129,000; Full time

Job summary

Building Commission NSW is seeking a Senior Building Inspector to lead inspection and compliance across NSW, including Wollongong and Parramatta. The role requires extensive residential construction experience and strong regulatory knowledge.

You will manage complex cases, prepare technical reports, and advise industry on building codes while supporting a high-volume, client-focused regulator.

Qualifications

• Current NSW drivers licence required.
• Hold or be eligible for a builder’s license or qualified supervisors certificate.
• Demonstrated experience with Australian building codes and standards.

Responsibilities

• Undertake inspection and compliance activities.
• Coordinate proactive inspection operations with risk-based planning.
• Prepare and present evidence, reports and submissions to support recommendations.
• Provide information and advice to industry and citizens on relevant legislation.
• Maintain accurate data and reporting of compliance activities.

Skills

Residential construction

Regulatory knowledge

Communication skills

Data reporting

Caseload management

Education

Certificate IV in Government (Investigations)

Builder license eligibility

Job description

Senior Building Inspector • Multiple Full-Time (35hpw) Ongoing Opportunities • Salary Range $116,981 - $129,492pa + super + leave loading • Wollongong and Parramatta locations

This role sits within the Building Commission NSW Division in the Building & Operations, Building Compliance team

About the Building Commission NSW

Building Commission NSW was established after the NSW Government recognised the substantial progress made by Fair Trading and the Office of the Building Commissioner in delivering once-in-a-generation reforms of the building and construction industry. Building Commission NSW is the industry regulator, collaborating with consumers and industry to ensure standards, capabilities, capacity and resilience continue to be lifted across the sector to deliver quality homes and meet the state’s housing targets. Building Commission NSW is an outstanding place to work due to its commitment to innovation, collaboration and professional development. With a focus on transparency and accountability, the commission cultivates a culture of integrity and responsibility. Those who join the organisation can be confident in contributing to meaningful work that positively impacts the built environment and the greater community, making it an exciting and fulfilling place to build a career.

Key Responsibilities

• Undertake inspection and compliance activities.
• Coordinate proactive and targeted inspection operations applying effective risk management strategies.
• Undertake complex mediations and dispute resolution in line with legislation, regulations and policies.
• Prepare, present and review evidence, reports and submissions to make appropriate recommendations.
• Develop and maintain specialist regulatory knowledge and skills, act as a resource for managers and team members and effectively contribute to ongoing development needs of the Department’s regulatory role.
• Provide advice regarding significant developments, critical milestones and identification of options.
• Provide information and advice to industry, businesses and citizens regarding their rights and responsibilities in relation to relevant legislation.
• Effectively maintain statistical data, records and outcomes and provide timely and accurate reporting of compliance activities undertaken.
• Contribute to the development, mentoring and coaching to team members, maintaining a culture of teamwork, achievement, accountability and outcome focus.

About You

• Are you highly organised and passionate about your work?
• Do you have a Certificate IV in Government (Investigations) or willingness to complete one?
• Do you have a current NSW drivers license?
• Are you happy and willing to travel throughout the state when required?
• Do you have extensive experience and technical knowledge in Class 1 residential construction? Holding, or being eligible to hold, a builder licence or qualified supervisor certificate would be highly regarded but is not essential.

To be successful in this role you will demonstrate

• Demonstrated extensive practical experience in residential building work, particularly Class 1 construction.
• Proven hands‑on expertise in residential building projects.
• Strong oral and written communication skills including preparation of technical reports.
• Excellent knowledge of the National Construction Code and Australian Standards.
• Demonstrated ability to manage a caseload in a high-volume work environment while working unsupervised and managing the expectations of customers and traders.

Essential Criteria

• It is essential that you hold a current NSW drivers licence.
• Hold, have held or eligible for a builder’s license or qualified supervisors certificate. Alternatively, recognised formal qualifications in the areas of residential construction, certification, building surveying or equivalent fields.
• Demonstrated experience working with the Australian building codes and standards.

Further Information Salary Grade 7/8, with the base salary for this role starting at 116,981 base plus superannuation

For enquiries relating to recruitment please contact Bec Conquest via [e-mail].

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A talent pool may be created as part of this recruitment process and will be valid for up to 18 months. The talent pool may be used to fill future ongoing or temporary vacancies of the same or similar role.

Closing Date: 11:59pm Friday 6th November 2026

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