Director Investigation and Enforcement

• Ongoing opportunity to be part of a brand-new leadership era within the Building Commission NSW
• Total remuneration range: $217,997 to $242,100 commensurate with experience
• Parramatta home office location with state-wide travel on occasion will be required. In office presence is required.

Are you passionate about contributing to meaningful work that positively impacts the built environment and the greater community? Are you seeking an exciting and fulfilling place to build your career?

Yes? Then this role is for you…

The Building Commission NSW are looking for a Director of Investigations & Enforcement to lead and direct the collection of evidence and investigations function to achieve compliance and Enforcement outcomes designed to improve industry or marketplace performance, ensure protection and safety, inform the public and facilitate the understanding of rights and responsibilities.

About the role

Exciting opportunity to be part of a dynamic environment working in a high-volume, high-profile division. Reporting to the Executive Director, Building Operations and Assistant Building Commissioner role, you will lead and motivate four investigative teams to manage a combination of proactive and reactive regulatory compliance activities including investigations and Enforcement for the protection of the people of NSW.

• This role involves providing efficient and effective delivery of intelligence-led, risk-based, Investigation and Enforcement activities in line with the Building Professionals Board legislation, customer, and stakeholder needs.
• The preferred candidate should possess a background in courts and legal proceedings, including familiarity with tribunal processes at both local and supreme levels.
• You will also deal with critical matters which require urgent attention, build, and maintain relationships with key stakeholders in various industries, contribute to high-level strategic planning and ensure Ministerial and Departmental priorities are met.

You will understand the foundations delivered by the Construct NSW strategy. Your knowledge of licensing and complaints frameworks, procedures and processes will be highly beneficial to the role.

For more information about the role and responsibilities, click here to access the role description.

Note: we are currently undergoing Baseline Vetting to a PROTECTED level with NSWPF. Baseline vetting will be required to access NSWPF COPS system.

About us

The new Building Commission NSW has been established after the NSW Government recognised the substantial progress made by Fair Trading and the Office of the Building Commissioner in delivering once-in-a-generation reforms of the building and construction industry. The new Commission will not only be the industry regulator, but also a collaborator with consumers and industry to ensure standards and capabilities continue to be lifted across the sector to deliver quality homes and meet the states housing targets.

The Building Commission NSW is an outstanding place to work due to its commitment to innovation, collaboration, and professional development. With a focus on transparency and accountability, the commission cultivates a culture of integrity and responsibility.

Those who join the organisation can be confident in contributing to meaningful work that positively impacts the built environment and the greater community, making it an exciting and fulfilling place to build a career.

An opportunity to lead the next phase of the Building Commission within NSW.

Advert Closes: 1 April 2024 at 9.59am

We cannot wait to meet you

Your application should include an up-to-date CV which clearly details your relevant skills and experience to this position. Cover Letter and Selection Criteria are not mandatory, however, if you do wish to include a cover letter, please connect it to the same document as your CV.

For enquiries regarding this position, please contact Sarah Kerr, Senior Advisor Talent Acquisition via **********@customerservice.nsw.gov.au.

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