Job description
Agency Department of Lands, Planning and Work unit Building Advisory Services

Environment
Job title Audits and Investigations Officer Designation Administrative Officer 5
Job type Full time Duration Fixed to 26/06/2027
Salary $90,946 - $95,468 Location Darwin
Position number 26453 RTF 353001 Closing 09/08/2026
Contact officer Mathew Hoschke on 08 8999 8961 or [email protected]
About the agency https://dipl.nt.gov.au
Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=353001
APPLICATIONS MUST INCLUDE A ONE-PAGE SUMMARY ABOUT YOU, A DETAILED RESUME AND COPIES OF YOUR
TERTIARY QUALIFICATIONS.
Information for applicants – inclusion and diversity
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..

Primary objective
To undertake audits and investigations in accordance with the Building Act 1993 into registered building practitioners and
unauthorised building works under the direction and guidance of the Manager of Audits and Investigations.

Key duties and responsibilities
1. Conduct audits of registered building practitioners in accordance with the Building Act 1993 and relevant policies and

procedures.
2. Investigate, document, and resolve complaints and other matters referred to, or initiated by, the Director of Building

Control or by the Building Practitioners Board.
3.



Prepare briefs of evidence, reports, and recommendations in relation to investigations and audits in a timely manner.
4. Provide evidence in court actions, and/or appear before the Building Practitioners Board and the Building Appeals Board

as required.
5. Assist the Building Practitioners Board in the conduct of inquiries.
6. Provide authoritative advice to building practitioners and the public in relation to the complaint investigation and

performance audit processes and building dispute resolution. Provide advice regarding referrals to other agencies where
appropriate.

7. Complete administrative and data processing tasks associated with investigations, audits, and case management.

Selection criteria
Essential
1. Proven experience undertaking audits and/or investigations in a regulatory workplace or other relevant administrative

experience.
2. High-level analytical and conceptual skills and the ability to apply and interpret legislation within a statutory

environment.
3. Experience in, and an ability to, negotiate positive outcomes from dispute situations.
4. Demonstrated high-level communications skills including report writing, cross cultural advocacy and mediation skills.
5. Proven organisational and time management skills with the ability to operate within statutory timeframes.
6. Proven ability to maintain confidentiality, exercise discretion, and work cooperatively in a team environment.
7. Current NT Driver’s Licence or ability to obtain one.

Desirable
1. Qualification or training in investigations, auditing, or a law-based discipline.
2. Knowledge of the legislation administered by Building Advisory Services.

📌 Audits and Investigations Officer (Darwin)
🏢 Department of Lands, Planning and Environment
📍 Darwin