Senior Technical Officer - Cannington, WA, Australia

Permanent Appointment

Apply your building expertise to improve compliance, influence industry practice and support safer building outcomes across Western Australia.

Are you an experienced building professional with strong technical knowledge and a passion for building standards? Join a collaborative team that plays an important role in monitoring compliance, identifying emerging industry issues and supporting continuous improvement across the building sector.

Would you also like to work in a genuinely exciting, flexible and friendly work environment? We offer a range of benefits, including flexible working hours and working at home, to help support you and get the best results possible for our community.

Here at LGIRS we value diversity and appreciate every individual’s perspective, bringing together a diverse and inclusive workforce to drive innovation and success. So, if you’re a diligent and civic-minded individual with a keen eye for detail and a passion for improving outcomes for the community, then LGIRS is the agency for you.

The role

As a Senior Technical Officer, you will join the Audit Branch within the Building Compliance Directorate of the Building and Energy Division and play a key role in auditing complex building work and researching technical building issues that emerge through the audit program.

Working with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders, you will identify current and emerging building issues, undertake detailed analysis and research, and develop practical solutions to support improved compliance and industry outcomes. You will conduct audit inspections and assess compliance with relevant legislation, building codes and standards, including the National Construction Code.

In this role, you will provide specialist high-level advice on building standards to industry, local governments, government agencies and other key stakeholders. You will build and maintain productive relationships across these groups, collaborating to address complex building issues and improve industry outcomes. You will also contribute to industry education initiatives by developing technical guidance materials and delivering presentations and seminars, while representing the Department at industry forums, committees and working groups as required.

To succeed in this position, you will bring highly developed and specialised skills and experience in a building-related discipline, together with strong conceptual, analytical and problem-solving abilities. You will demonstrate excellent negotiation, interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate complex technical information clearly to a diverse range of audiences.

Please note that this position requires intrastate and occasional interstate travel.

Eligibility

To be eligible for a permanent appointment, applicants must be an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or have a visa to live and work indefinitely in Australia at the time of application. Applicants with a valid visa to work and live in Australia for a specific duration may be assessed and considered suitable for similar fixed term vacancies that arise.

To be eligible for fixed term employment you must be an Australian citizen, permanent resident, have a visa to live and work indefinitely in Australia or have a valid visa to live and work in Australia for the duration of the fixed term employment at the time of application.

Should a qualification be required for this position, applicants must provide their certification and/or academic transcripts to verify relevance to the job requirements. Qualifications obtained outside of Australia must be provided with an assessment from the Overseas Qualifications Unit to ensure they meet Australian Standards (this is a free service).

To be employed with LGIRS, you must meet the pre-employment requirements of the position and provide consent to undertake relevant pre-employment screening, which may include a Conflict of Interest Declaration, medical assessment, psychometric assessment, Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check, and/or other relevant checks and clearances.

Further information

Please contact Paul da Costa, Audit Manager on (08) 6251 1992 or via paul.dacosta@lgirs.wa.gov.au or visit our website. You can also keep up to date on LGIRS achievements and activities by following us on LinkedIn.

How to apply

We ask for you to provide:

A detailed resume outlining your key achievements, work history, education and professional development and covering letter of no more than two (2) pages, addressing the following role specific requirements:

• A registered builder or building surveyor with a certificate of registration under the Building Services (Registration) Regulations 2011 or relevant tertiary or professional qualification in a building related field.
  
  
• Demonstrated high-level conceptual, analytical and problem-solving skills.
  
  
• Demonstrated highly developed specialised skills and experience in one or more building related fields such as building surveying, fire safety, structures, building services, universal access, building materials or the like.

• Demonstrated highly developed negotiation, written and verbal communication skills including the ability to deliver presentations to a diverse audience.

Shortlisted applicants will have their skills and experience in relation to the remaining role specific requirements and leadership behaviours assessed in further stages of the recruitment process. The complete list of role specific requirements and expected leadership behaviours can be found in the attached Job Description Form.

In the attached Applicant Information Pack, we offer further information on how to apply, and the range of incentives offered to employees who work with LGIRS. If you have any questions about employment conditions or the application process, or require any technical support when submitting your application online, please contact Mary Oswald, Recruitment Officer on (08) 9222 3131 or email RecruitmentandEngagement@lgirs.wa.gov.au.

To submit your application, click on the “Apply for Job” button at the bottom of this page. You will be asked to complete several questions, before attaching your resume and covering letter.

Supporting diversity and inclusion

LGIRS is committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful and supportive workplace. We want everyone to feel valued and empowered to contribute. Inclusion is central to our values of collaboration, accountability, respect, and excellence (CARE). We recognise that a diverse workforce strengthens our organisation. Different perspectives, experiences, and ideas help us better CARE for the Western Australian community. As an equal opportunity employer, and in accordance with the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 (WA), preference may be given to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, young people, and people of diverse sexualities and genders.

We are proud members of the Hidden Disability Sunflower Program and the Australian Disability Network. LGIRS is also a nationally recognised Accredited Carer Friendly Employer through the Carers + Employers program. Our engagement with these programs and networks reflects our commitment to supporting accessible and inclusive employment for individuals, as well as those with caring responsibilities through flexible work practices.

We use the National Relay Service (NRS) to ensure we are accessible to people who are deaf or have a hearing or speech impairment. NRS can help you connect with us on:

• TTY/voice calls – 133 677
• Speak & Listen – 1300 555 727
• SMS relay – 0423 677 767

If you have any access needs that may require adjustment to allow you to fully participate in the application and interview process, including alternate methods of communication, or to request a document in an alternative format please contact us at RecruitmentandEngagement@lgirs.wa.gov.au

Closing Date: 4.00 pm on Monday, 23 November 2026 (WST)

Please ensure you allow yourself sufficient time to lodge your application online as late applications will not be accepted. It is your responsibility to ensure your application is submitted on time.

We look forward to receiving your application and considering you for this exciting opportunity to join our team.