Senior Program Manager, Building & Fire Compliance (NSW)

NSW Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development; New South Wales; On-site; AUD 154,000 - 178,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

35-hour week

Flexible hours

Flex time

Leave entitlements

Recreation leave

Job summary

NSW Public Works is seeking a Senior Program Manager with specialist building surveying expertise and unrestricted registration to lead and deliver building and fire compliance programs for government clients across NSW. You will blend project management, procurement and contract oversight with technical advisory and certification capabilities.

You will report to the Director, collaborate with program and project managers, and act as a senior member of the management team, driving compliance

Qualifications

• Current registration as a Building Surveyor – Unrestricted.
• Tertiary qualification in building surveying or equivalent for registration in NSW.
• Experience certifying buildings across NCC classes, including large/complex projects.
• Knowledge of the NCC, EP&A Act, the EP&A (Development Certification and Fire Safety) Regulation 2021 and the relevant Australian Standards.
• Willingness to travel to regional and remote locations, including overnight stays.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning and delivery of compliance projects and programs within scope, budgets, timeframes, resources and risks.
• Provide procurement and contract management leadership, working with delivery teams, consultants and contractors to progress assessments and rectification works.
• Carry out statutory certification work within your registration and applicable independence requirements, including construction, complying development and occupation certificates and critical stage inspections.
• Advise clients and project teams on the NCC, the EP&A Act and Regulations, and Australian Standards, including design reviews and performance solutions.
• Support clients and the team in fire safety matters such as fire safety schedules, fire safety certificates, annual fire safety statements, and upgrades to existing buildings.
• Audit buildings across government property portfolios and write clear, practical reports.
• Mentor the team, peer review complex findings, and support staff working towards accreditation.
• Build strong client relationships, contribute to business and resource planning, and help grow our services.

Skills

Registration as Building Surveyor (Unf

Education

Tertiary qualification in building surveying

Job description

NSW Public Works is seeking a Senior Program Manager with specialist building surveying expertise and unrestricted registration to lead and deliver building and fire compliance programs for government clients across NSW. You will blend project management, procurement and contract oversight with technical advisory and certification capabilities.

You will report to the Director, collaborate with program and project managers, and act as a senior member of the management team, driving compliance