Are you an experienced building professional looking to apply your technical expertise in a regulatory environment?

Our client, a well-established Victorian regulatory body, is seeking a Building Advisor to join its Licensing and Registration team. This is an opportunity to influence the quality and integrity of Victoria's building industry by providing expert technical advice on complex building practitioner registration applications and supporting consistent regulatory decision-making.

About the Role
The Building Advisor will provide specialist technical advice on complex building registration applications and renewals. Working closely with internal teams and external stakeholders, you will interpret legislation, assess technical information and provide clear, evidence-based recommendations to support sound regulatory decisions.

Key Responsibilities

- Assess complex building practitioner registration applications and renewals.
- Provide authoritative advice on building legislation, codes and standards.
- Prepare high-quality technical reports and recommendations.
- Respond to complex technical enquiries from practitioners and stakeholders.
- Contribute to consistent and transparent regulatory decision-making.
- Maintain accurate records and documentation.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives across the Licensing and Registration team.

About You




You are a respected building professional (ideally with DB-U registration) with strong technical knowledge and excellent communication skills. You enjoy interpreting legislation, solving complex problems and providing practical advice that supports both industry and consumer outcomes.

You will bring:

- Current registration, or eligibility for registration, as a Domestic Builder (Unlimited), Building Surveyor Unlimited &/or have significant experience in training and assessment within the building sector.
- Extensive experience within the building industry or a regulatory environment.
- Robust understanding of the Building Act, regulations, National Construction Code and relevant Australian Standards.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
- Proven stakeholder engagement and relationship management capability.
- Highly developed organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities.
- A commitment to integrity, professionalism and continuous improvement.

If you're passionate about technical excellence, regulatory integrity and making a positive impact on Victoria's building industry, we'd love to hear from you.

For a confidential discussion, please contact Kirsten Ellis at Planned Resources on 04•• ••• 020 or email ••••@plannedresources.com.au

Applications close Friday 21st August 2026.

📌 Building Advisor (Melbourne)
🏢 Planned Resources
📍 Melbourne