Senior Building Advisory Officer (357891)

We encourage applications from Indigenous Australians, people living with disability, people from diverse cultural and linguist backgrounds, mature age workers and LGBTIQA+ people.

The Department of Justice supports reasonable adjustment requests in any stage of the assessment process to remove barriers and facilitate full participation in all aspects of employment for applicants with disability. If you have individual requirements that need to be accommodated in order to participate in an interview or recruitment activity, please inform the contact listed at the end of this vacancy.

We are a diverse and inclusive workplace and understand the importance of flexible working arrangements.  Talk to us about how this could work for you.

Hours per fortnight

73.50 hours per fortnight - flexible options available. 

Duties

• Provide high level specialised technical and policy advice to all internal and external stakeholders on the applicable building requirements and relevant standards referenced in the Building Act 2016.
• Represent the Department in a variety of local and national forums including technical advisory bodies and committees.
• Undertake assessments of applications for Building Service Provider occupational licences.
• Participate in the Tasmanian delegation that is responsible for the Australian Building Codes Board.
• The provision of technical advice relating to the statutory requirements of the Building Act 2016.
• Undertake research, analysis and provide recommendations on emerging developments that may have technical implication on building matters that may impact the building industry, building standards, codes and legislation.
• Provide input into the development and facilitation of legislation and technical education strategies for stakeholders.

Desirable Requirements

• Qualifications and experience in building surveying. 

Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents

 Statement of Duties (357891) Snr Building Advisory Officer Jan 2025.docx

 Statement of Duties (357891) Snr Building Advisory Officer Jan 2025.pdf

 About the Department of Justice (Consumer, Building and Occupational Services) November 2024.docx

 About the Department of Justice (Consumer, Building and Occupational Services) November 2024.pdf

 Information for Applicants (DOJ) Short Form Application.docx

 Information for Applicants (DOJ) Short Form Application.pdf

 FAQs Short Form Application.docx

 FAQs Short Form Application.pdf

How to apply

To apply, please provide a Short Form Application which is a 1-2 page covering letter outlining your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the Statement of Duties, and a copy of your current Resumé/CV.  We do not require a separate statement add