Specialist Advisor, Plumbing

Description:

Ongoing, full-time position
242 Exhibition Street Melbourne office location & remote
Position overview
The Specialist Advisor, Plumbing supports the Head of Inspectorate as a subject matter expert, providing guidance and authoritative advice and application on complex matters relating to the work conducted across the Inspectorate.
The role will provide a single point of technical knowledge and expertise that underpins the field-based activities across Audit and Surveillance, Preventative and Specialist Inspections streams to ensure the VBA conducts complex inspections and audits under a risk-based framework to meet the current and future needs of industry, practitioners and consumers.
The role will also be pivotal to extensive stakeholder engagement both internally and externally with relevant industry parties to develop programs and deliver on VBA initiatives that improve industry outcomes, to engage in regulatory matters and to influence reform.
What we are looking for:
* Experience of the plumbing industry and an advanced knowledge of the Plumbing Regulations 2018, regulatory frameworks, codes, regulation standards and Government Policy.
* Registered and/ or licenced Plumber (all main classes of regulated plumbing work (water supply, sanitary, drainage, roofing (stormwater), mechanical services, fire protection))
* Other special classes of plumbing such as Fire Protection, Refrigerated Air-conditioning and Type B Gas fitting work are desirable.
* Demonstrated extensive experience in conducting site inspections and audits in a regulatory environment on all Classes of commercial and domestic buildings, including Class 2 apartment buildings
* Develop capability of the Inspectorate teams by provision of technical support, knowledge sharing across the teams and advice following the analysis of outcomes from inspections
* Demonstrated capability to participate in strategic reviews and prioritisation of projects.
* Ability to enhance the VBA's profile with stakeholders including liaising with building industry stakeholders and technical specialists.
About the organisation
The Victorian Building Authority (VBA) is the primary regulator of Victoria's building and plumbing industries, ensuring compliance with relevant laws that protect the Victorian community and promote confidence in the built environment. The VBA manages practitioner registration, monitors industry standards, and enforces compliance through inspections, investigations, and audits. It also supports industry professionals by providing guidance, education, and resources to uphold safety, durability, and sustainability in building and plumbing work. The VBA is committed to promoting accountability and continuous improvement, and plays a critical role in safeguarding Victoria's construction standards and ensuring quality outcomes for all Victorians.
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.
* Be part of a new approach to contemporary regulatory practices and enforcement.
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 recruit@vba.vic.gov.au.
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:
* an up-to-date resume.
* Please include a cover letter detailing why you are interested in the opportunity and highlighting the skills and experience relevant to the responsibilities of this position and the key selection criteria.
* Any other quals or licence if applicable
Important information
* Only electronic applications submitted via careers.vic.gov.au will be accepted.