Senior Technical Officer — Building Compliance & Strategy

Department of Local Government, Industry Regulation and Safety (LGIRS); Canning; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working hours

Hybrid work arrangements

Annual leave 20 days per year

Long service leave 13 weeks every 7年

Parental leave 18 weeks

Job summary

Department of Local Government, Industry Regulation and Safety (LGIRS) in Cannington, WA, is seeking a Senior Technical Officer in a permanent, hybrid role. You will identify building issues, conduct analysis, and develop strategies with internal and external stakeholders to improve regulatory approaches.

The role involves conducting audits, preparing information for industry, and maintaining relationships with industry bodies and other government agencies.

Qualifications

• Registered builder or building surveyor with a certificate of registration under the Building Services (Registration) Regulations 2011 or relevant tertiary or professional qualification in a building related field.
• Current Western Australian C or C-A class drivers’ licence or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Identify current and emerging building issues.
• Undertake analysis and research to solve complex problems.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to develop strategies to solve industry issues.
• Review, research and develop accurate information for distribution to industry using a variety of mediums including the delivery of presentations and seminars.
• Carry out audit inspections within the Division's area of jurisdiction and assess compliance/non-compliance with the requirements of the Building Services (Complaints Resolution and Administration) Act 2011, building codes and standards.
• Negotiate, consult and maintain good working relationship with key stakeholders, including industry bodies and other government agencies.
• Travel intrastate and interstate in relation to the duties of the position.

Education

Registered builder or building surveyor with a certificate of registration under the Building Services (Registration) Regulations 2011 or relevant tertiary or professional qualification in a building related field

Current WA C or C-A class drivers’ licence

Job description

Department of Local Government, Industry Regulation and Safety (LGIRS) in Cannington, WA, is seeking a Senior Technical Officer in a permanent, hybrid role. You will identify building issues, conduct analysis, and develop strategies with internal and external stakeholders to improve regulatory approaches.

The role involves conducting audits, preparing information for industry, and maintaining relationships with industry bodies and other government agencies.