Senior Compliance Officer - Electrical Installations

Senior Compliance Officer – Electrical Installations
Electrical Compliance, Building Commission NSW

- Grade 9/10
- Parramatta
- 5 X Ongoing roles

About the Building Commission NSW

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, capabilities, capacity and resilience continue to be lifted across the sector to deliver quality homes and meet the state’s housing targets.

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 if 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.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join the next phase of the Building Commission within NSW. https://www.nsw.gov.au/housing-and-construction/building-commissioner

About the role:

An ongoing opportunity has arisen within Building Commission NSW’s Electrical Compliance team for people who want to be involved with the raising compliance and safety standards of electrical work and installations in NSW.

This position is primarily responsible for inspections, investigations and education within the electrical industry. You will be required to undertake proactive targeted operations and education campaigns to ensure and enhance compliance with the Electrical and Gas (Consumer Safety) Act 2017 and Regulation 2018 and Home Building Act 1989 and Regulation.

As a Senior Compliance Officer, you will:

- Provide specialist regulatory knowledge and skills within the electrical industry and be focused on the compliance and regulation of electrical installations and electrical work
- Have knowledge of all types of electrical installations and electrical work
- Assist in the preparation and implementation of compliance programs
- Assist in the preparation and providing of presentations to management, other departments and stakeholders

To be successful in this role you will have:

- Certificate IV in Government (Investigations) or preparedness to undertake an identical or similar employer-sponsored program.
- Expert knowledge of the Wiring rules and Service Installations Rules and the ability to apply this knowledge to complex inspections and investigations
- A desire to see improvement of electrical compliance within the electrical industry
- Ability to interpret and apply legislation in a compliance framework
- Ability to work within a team of itinerant inspectors to achieve positive regulatory outcomes
- Current NSW Driver's licence and willing to travel and work throughout NSW
- Current NSW Qualified Supervisor – Electrical license, equivalent or possess the required qualifications to obtain relevant licence
- Work safely at heights training or preparedness to undertake the required training

The following skills are desirable but not essential

- Experience in the installation of all types of renewable energy systems
- Demonstrated ability to prepare briefs, reports and deliver education programs
- Experience in conducting audit electrical inspections
- Experience in undertaking investigations and required compliance actions
- Experience in giving effective presentations

Salary Clerk Grade 9/10, with the base salary for this role starting at $120859 base plus superannuation

Click Here to access the Role Description. For enquiries relating to recruitment please contact Scott Hinchliffe via Scott.Hinchliffe@customerservice.nsw.gov.au.

Visit the Capability Application Tool to prepare for the recruitment process by accessing practice application and interview questions based on the focus capabilities listed in the role description.

Closing Date: 9th October 2024 (9.59am)

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