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Job description

Agency Department of Infrastructure, Planning Work Unit Building Advisory Services

and Logistics

Job Title Building Technical Officer Designation Technical 4

Job Type Full time Duration Ongoing

Salary $89,637 - $98,223 Location Darwin

Position Number 16214 RTF 304303 Closing 19/09/2024

Contact officer Kylie Northey, Manager Building Control on 08 8999 8989 or kylie.northey@nt.gov.au

About the agency https://dipl.nt.gov.au/

Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/Job Details?rtf Id=304303

APPLICATIONS MUST INCLUDE A ONE-PAGE SUMMARY ABOUT YOU, A DETAILED RESUME AND COPIES OF YOUR

TERTIARY QUALIFICATIONS.

Information for applicants – inclusion and diversity and Special Measures recruitment plans

The NTPS values diversity. The NTPS encourages people from all diversity groups to apply for vacancies and accommodates

people with disability by making reasonable workplace adjustments. If you require an adjustment for the recruitment process or

job, please discuss this with the contact officer. For more information about applying for this position and the merit process, go

to the OCPE website.

Aboriginal applicants will be granted priority consideration for this vacancy. For more information on Special Measures plans, go

to the OCPE website.

Primary objective

Provide technical advice and reports on the interpretation of the relevant legislation, National Construction Code and Australian

Standards with regards to specific building compliance issues to achieve a reasonable level of structural, fire, safety, health, and

amenity. Analyse data on the building records and prepare documentation to support the enforcement strategy for contraventions

of the Building Act and Regulations.

Key duties and responsibilities

1. Support the Director of Building Control in the development and revision of Australian Standards, National Construction Code,

and relevant technical forums.

2. Contribute to the continuous review and development of policy and procedures, new services, and products as it affects

building control.

3. Conduct onsite inspections in order to assess potential non-compliance with the Building Act and Regulations, the National

Construction Code and associated standards.

4. Use technical experience and diverse resources to analyse information in order to review and prepare detailed technical reports

in response to potential non-compliance with the Building Act and Regulations, the National Construction Code and associated

standards.

5. Provide impartial and specialised technical advice on building control standards, certification compliance and Building Act and

Regulations to developers, industry, professionals, government departments, the general public and all relevant stakeholders.

6. Undertake assessment of applications under the Building Act and provide recommendations and analysis of issues for

consideration by the Director of Building Control.

Selection criteria

Essential

1. A relevant qualification awarded by an Australian institution, or equivalent; or relevant experience in a field of technical work

closely related to the duties of the position.

2. Sound knowledge and understanding of building legislation processes and procedures, the National Construction Code and

associated standards.

3. Sound written and oral communication skill, including experience in preparing detailed technical advice and reports, and the

ability to apply these when dealing with diverse stakeholders.

4. Demonstrated ability to work cooperatively and flexibly as a team member and maintain positive collaborative working

relationships with a diverse range of internal and external stakeholders.

5. Sound organisational and time management skills with demonstrated ability to determine workload priorities with minimal

supervision in order to meet stringent deadlines.

6. Proficiency in the use of various computer software packages including Excel, Word, HP Records Manager (TRM) and ILIS or

similar.

7. Hold a current ‘C’ class NT Driver’s Licence or the ability to obtain a Driver’s Licence.