Join the Housing Industry Association (HIA), Australia’s peak body for the residential building industry, proudly supporting members for over 80 years.
This is an opportunity to grow your legal or compliance experiencewhile making a real difference to small building businesses across Australia.
About the role
As a Contracts & Compliance Adviser, you’ll provide practical, solutions-focused advice to HIA members across a broad range of compliance matters. You’ll gain exposure to real-world issues faced by builders, designers and contractors and help them operate confidently and compliantly.
This role suits someone who enjoys applying legal or compliance knowledge in a practical, people-focused environment.
What you’ll be doing
Advising members by phone and email on:
- employment and industrial relations
- building contracts and administration
- work health and safety
- builder registration and licensing
- Gaining exposure to a wide range of compliance issues across the residential building industry
- Developing practical resources to guide builders and subcontractors to understand their contracts and compliance obligations
- Supporting and engaging with members through committees, meetings and events
- Assisting with training sessions and presentations on key business compliance topics
- Working alongside experienced professionals on policy and advocacy initiatives
What we’re looking for
- A genuine interest in helping people and small businesses
- Robust research and communication skills, and practical problem-solving ability
- The ability to communicate complex advice clearly and pragmatically, adapting to a diverse range of stakeholders
- Ability to work independently and as part of a geographically dispersed team
- Tertiary qualification in legal, industrial relations, construction, or a related discipline.
- A current legal practising certificate, or ability to obtain one (highly desirable).
- Knowledge of workplace relations law and/or construction law (desirable, not essential)
What we offer
- Generous salary package
- A healthy work-life balance with flexible working arrangements
- Mentorship and guidance from experienced professionals
- Study assistance and ongoing professional development
- Life and salary continuance insurance
- Salary packaging and additional leave purchase options
- Supportive, inclusive team culture
About us
The Housing Industry Association (HIA) is Australia’s only national association representing residential builders and housing professionals. We advocate for the industry, support members through education and advice, and help businesses succeed.