Senior Building Compliance Officer
Level 6, $120,457 - $132,753 pa, PSCSAA 2024
Come join the team at the new Department of Housing and Works.
The Department of Housing and Works delivers and maintains essential social housing and critical infrastructure across Western Australia—including schools, hospitals and police facilities.
We manage tenancy services, support housing provision in remote Aboriginal communities, and oversee government employee accommodation.
Through office accommodation solutions, State Fleet management, procurement, planning and asset policy, we empower other government agencies to deliver their best.
We actively encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, youth, people of diverse sexualities and genders, and culturally and linguistically diverse people.
We are committed to ensuring our hiring processes are inclusive. If you are an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander person, a young person or a person with a disability seeking support with your application, please reach out to Jobs and Skills WA by calling 13 64 64.
If you are a person living with disability and require adjustments or accommodations during the recruitment process, please contact Conor O’shea on (08) 6551 2171 or via email at conor.oshea@dohw.wa.gov.au. You can also reach us through the National Relay Service.
When you join us, you can enjoy a variety of benefits, including:
- flexible work options, including working from home up to 2 days per week
- professional development, training, and on-the-job learning to advance your career
- generous leave entitlements, which include 4 weeks annual leave, 3 public service holidays each year, accrued long service leave every 7 years and an option to purchase additional leave each year. Access to cultural leave for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
- modern workspaces, where you choose your workspace that assists you to do your best work
- access to activity-based work hubs in the CBD, Fremantle and Joondalup for ad hoc flexible work
- corporate discounts with selected health insurance providers and access to wellness programs
- Opportunity to contribute to diversity, inclusion, and cultural initiatives across the department, including networks and working groups that promote equity and belonging.
About The Role:
We are seeking a Senior Building Compliance Officer to join the State Permit Authority team, playing a key role in the delivery and oversight of a diverse portfolio of non-residential projects across Western Australia. These projects range from small community-based works, such as public facility upgrades, through to large and complex developments including hospitals, schools, and major public infrastructure.
In this role, you will apply sound technical knowledge of building legislation, the National Construction Code and relevant standards to assess compliance, provide informed advice, and support robust decision‑making within the State Permit Authority framework.
You will operate effectively both collaboratively and autonomously, bringing a proactive, solutions-focused mindset and the ability to navigate complex compliance matters while maintaining a strong community and public interest focus. You will engage professionally with a broad range of stakeholders across government and industry, applying legislation with sound judgement, consistency and integrity, while taking a practical, outcomes‑focused approach.
About You:
You are a technically capable building professional with a strong understanding of building legislation, the National Construction Code, and relevant standards, supported by significant experience in non‑residential building construction or maintenance. You may already hold, or be working towards, qualification and registration as a Building Surveying Practitioner with Building and Energy Western Australia.
You will bring sound judgement and a practical, solutions‑focused approach to compliance, with the ability to interpret technical documentation, prepare clear reports, and apply legislation consistently and fairly. You are a strong communicator with well‑developed interpersonal skills, enabling you to work effectively with a wide range of stakeholders and contribute to high‑quality outcomes that support the public interest.
The position operates in Personal Leadership context. This means that you are required to demonstrate personal accountability for delivering excellence and support your team and agency in delivering strategic goals. You will be expected to build and nurture relationships and be willing to seek feedback and learn.
How to Apply:
If you have what it takes to be part of our dynamic and forward-thinking team, submit the following in MS Word or PDF format only:
- A comprehensive CV that shows your skills, experiences and key achievements, including the contact details of two referees (with one being your current or most recent supervisor).
- Cover letter of two (2) pages or less, outlining how you meet the essential requirements of the role and demonstrate leadership behaviours.
Please ensure you apply before the closing deadline as we won’t accept late and incomplete applications.
Further Job-Related Information:
Please contact Conor O’shea on (08) 6551 2171 for further information about the position (not to be contacted for Applicant Information Packs or assistance with lodging your application).
To assist you in preparing your application, please refer to the Applicant Information Pack, Job Description Form, and Leadership Behaviours. Additionally, the WA Jobs and Workforce Hub provides information on working in Western Australia. This includes guidance on applying for government sector jobs, industry insights, application tips, relocation resources, training opportunities, and apprenticeships.
If you are unable to view or download these documents, please contact us by calling (08) 6557 8111 (select option 1) or email recruitment@dohw.wa.gov.au, quoting the reference number VCID03341 for support.
Currently there is one (1) permanent full-time position available for filling. Whilst this selection process will initially be used to appoint to this advertised vacancy, it may also be used to appoint to similar positions that may arise in the Agency within the next twelve (12) months on a full-time, part-time, permanent or fixed-term basis with the possibility of further extension(s) and/or permanency.
