Osborne Richardson is proud to partner with a our local government client to recruit an experienced Building Inspector on a contract running for 6 to 12 months.

This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified Building Inspector who enjoys a mix of compliance, enforcement, investigations and stakeholder engagement while contributing to safe and compliant development outcomes across a growing municipality.

About the Role

Reporting to the Team Leader Building Services, you will play a critical role in administering and enforcing building legislation, undertaking inspections and investigations, and ensuring compliance with relevant statutory requirements.

Key responsibilities include:

• Conducting inspections of existing and under-construction buildings and structures
• Investigating illegal building works and alleged breaches of legislation
• Preparing Building Notices, Orders, Directions and associated documentation
• Managing building compliance and enforcement matters through to resolution
• Providing professional advice to residents, builders, developers and stakeholders
• Assisting with legal briefs, tribunal matters and statutory proceedings
• Responding to emergency building incidents and participating in an after-hours roster
• Maintaining accurate records, reports and investigation files

About You

To be successful in this role, you will bring:

• Current Victorian registration as a Building Inspector or Building Surveyor (Limited or Unlimited) issued by the Victorian Building Authority
• Strong knowledge of the Building Act 1993, Building Regulations 2018, National Construction Code and relevant Australian Standards
• Experience within local government and/or private building surveying environments
• Demonstrated experience managing compliance and enforcement matters
• Strong investigation, reporting and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage effectively with a diverse range of stakeholders
• Ability to work autonomously while contributing positively to a team environment
• Current driver's licence and White Card

If you'd like to know more, please contact Rebecca on 04•• ••• 278 or at reb••••@osbornerichardson.com.au