We are seeking a Manager, Audit and Surveillance who will play a key leadership role, to a team of field-based inspectors to conduct inspections and audits to drive compliance that ensures the VBA meets its requirements as a Trusted Regulator.
Salary from: $152,773 per annum plus superannuation 242 Exhibition Street Melbourne office location Position overview An exciting and challenging permanent opportunity that will suit a seasoned people leader who thrives in a dynamic, fast paced environment.
The Manager, Audit and Surveillance manages a team of field-based building and plumbing inspectors with investigations experience and other construction professionals to conduct audit/ inspections and drive compliance that ensures the VBA meets its requirements as a trusted regulator and that practitioners deliver quality and compliant work that protects consumers.
Reporting to the Head of Inspectorate, the Manager, Audit and Surveillance will be critical in workforce planning, prioritisation and effective delegation.
This team aims to increase regional presence and be responsive to consumer complaints and referrals. Supporting strategic initiatives including blitzes/regional campaigns will ensure a high regulatory presence across Victoria and allows this team to collect observations about problem practices in industry.
Typically conducted at the post-occupancy stage, inspections are informed by operational intelligence and require careful gathering of information, working closely with investigations to drive compliance and hold practitioners to account. This team is a consumer and practitioner facing team.
What we are looking for: Substantial experience to manage, lead and develop teams of geographically dispersed field-based Plumbing and Building Inspectors to performing audit and inspections.Experience of the building and/or plumbing industry and an advanced knowledge of the Building and Plumbing Regulations 2018, regulatory frameworks, codes, regulation standards and Government Policy in Victoria and/or other Australian jurisdictions, including experience in the practical application of relevant legislation and regulations.Demonstrated experience in delivering audit programs in a regulatory environment, or management of field-based, or technical services teams within a building, or plumbing regulatory environment or compliance and enforcement operations.Ability to produce high-level technical correspondence, briefs and reports in line with relevant legislation and participate in working groups to provide authoritative technical advice and knowledge to influence regulatory reform.Experience in developing beneficial partnerships, including liaising with building industry stakeholders and technical specialists through participating in technical knowledge sharing within the context of regulatory requirements.Working at the VBA - what you can expect The opportunity to use your knowledge and skills within a dynamic and forward-thinking organisation.An amazing employee engagement program, career development, and flexible hybrid work arrangements for greater work-life balance.A competitive salary, superannuation and an annual Agility Allowance.VBA Commitment We value diversity and inclusion in all forms - gender, religion, ethnicity, LGBTIQ+, disability and neurodiversity. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. We're hoping to find a broad range of experiences, and people from all backgrounds and communities to join us at the VBA.
We invite you to talk to us about any preferences or adjustments you may need to either our recruitment process or the role itself. If you identify as a person with disability, please let us know how we can provide additional support to your application. If this is you, please don't hesitate to get in touch via ******.
We value and encourage flexibility for all, and so we support all our roles to be worked flexibly in some way, including part-time, to support a diverse, adaptive, and high-performing workforce. We encourage you to discuss flexible work options with the hiring manager during the recruitment process.
How to Apply We require you to upload:
A detailed copy of your resume.A cover letter detailing why you are interested in the opportunity and highlighting the skills and experience relevant to the responsibilities of this position.Any other qualifications or licenses if applicable.Only electronic applications submitted via careers.vic.gov.au will be accepted. #J-18808-Ljbffr