The Building and Plumbing Commission (BPC) is seeking a Senior Technical Advisor – Fire Protection to provide specialist technical and regulatory support to the Office of the State Building Surveyor.
About the Role:
This specialist technical position strengthens the Office of the State Building Surveyor’s support to the Inspectorate on complex, high‑risk and specialist fire protection plumbing matters.
As the Senior Technical Advisor – Fire Protection, you will provide authoritative technical advice and field‑based support relating to wet fire protection systems, including sprinkler systems, fire hydrants, hose reels, fire pump sets and associated installations. You will work closely with inspectors to assist with technical assessments, attend site inspections where required, undertake technical reviews of installations, and contribute to clear, well‑reasoned and defensible reports and recommendations.
The role also supports organisational capability uplift by contributing to the development of consistent internal technical guidance and strengthening technical confidence and consistency across the inspector workforce.
What we are looking for:
You will have:
- Specialist technical expertise in wet fire protection systems, with substantial practical experience across design, installation, commissioning, inspection, auditing, servicing and compliance.
- Proven practical capability to undertake complex field‑based technical assessments, including analysing non‑compliant installations and providing sound, practical and defensible technical advice.
- In‑depth knowledge and practical application of the Building Act 1993 (Vic), Plumbing Regulations, National Construction Code (NCC) and relevant Australian Standards relating to fire protection plumbing.
- Strong analytical, conceptual and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to assess risk and prepare clear, accurate and concise technical reports, recommendations, briefings and written advice.
- Effective stakeholder engagement and communication skills, supported by sound computing capability and experience or understanding of regulatory, compliance, inspection, audit or enforcement environments.
For more information please visit the Position Description located at Career.vic.gov.au
About the BPC
Established in 2025, the BPC is Victoria’s new independent regulator for the building and plumbing industries. The BPC brings together the Victorian Building Authority (VBA), Domestic Building Dispute Resolution Victoria (DBDRV), and the domestic building insurance function of the Victorian Managed Insurance Authority (VMIA) into one organisation.
Key functions related to building and plumbing regulation have come together under one roof, including registration, inspection and compliance, practitioner discipline, dispute resolution, and domestic building insurance.
A career at the BPC means working to protect consumers and support practitioners at an exciting time of industry transformation.
You can find further information about our role, annual reports, structure, careers and other activities at BPC.
Commitment to Diversity
We celebrate the diversity of our workforce.
The BPC values the benefits all our differences make and takes inclusion seriously. We welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people; Women, including into leadership and non-traditional areas; Neurodivergent people, People with Disability; Culturally and Linguistically Diverse/Marginalised people; Sexually and Gender Diverse people and from people at all stages of their careers. In short, we welcome people from all backgrounds and communities.
We are committed to making our recruitment process accessible. If you have any accessibility requirements or need adjustments, please contact us.
Flexible work arrangements are available we encourage you to discuss any preferences during the recruitment process.
How to Apply
We require you to upload:
- an up-to-date resume.
- Please include a cover letter detailing why you are interested in the opportunity and highlighting the skills and experience relevant to the responsibilities of this position and the key selection criteria.
Important information;
This position will be managed by Planned Resources for further information, or a confidential discussion please contact Russell Locke 0407 111 364 / email russell.locke@plannedresources.com.au or Alan Pratt 0406 964 976 / alan.pratt@plannedresources.com.au
Applications close Thursday 7 May 2026 at 11.59pm
