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

Job title Building Technical Officer Designation Technical 4
Job type Full time Duration Ongoing
Salary $95,096 - $104,205 Location Alice Springs
Position number 16730 RTF 360366 Closing 10/11/2026
Contact Officer Darcy Lawrence, Team Leader Technical on 08 8999 8972 or [email protected]
About the agency https://environment.nt.gov.au
Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=360366

APPLICATIONS MUST INCLUDE A ONE-PAGE SUMMARY ABOUT YOU, A DETAILED RESUME AND COPIES OF YOUR TERTIARY
QUALIFICATIONS.
Information for applicants – inclusion and diversity and Special Measures recruitment plans
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.
Aboriginal applicants will be granted priority consideration for this vacancy. For more information on Special Measures plans, go to the
OCPE website.

Primary objective
Provide technical advice and reports on the interpretation of the relevant legislation, National Construction Code and Australian Standards
with regards to specific building compliance issues to achieve a reasonable level of structural, fire, safety, health and amenity. Analyse
data on the building records and prepare documentation to support the enforcement strategy for contraventions of the Building Act and
Regulations.
Key duties and responsibilities
1. Support the Director of Building Control in the development and revision of Australian Standards, National Construction Code and

relevant technical forums.
2. Contribute to the continuous review and development of policy and procedures,



recent services and products as it affects building

control.
3. Conduct onsite inspections in order to assess potential non-compliance with the Building Act and Regulations, the National

Construction Code and associated standards.
4. Use technical experience and diverse resources to analyse information in order to review and prepare detailed technical reports in

response to potential non-compliance with the Building Act and Regulations, the National Construction Code and associated standards.
5. Provide impartial and specialised technical advice on building control standards, certification compliance and Building Act and

Regulations to developers, industry, professionals, Government departments, the general public and all relevant stakeholders.
6. Undertake assessment of applications under the Building Act and provide recommendations and analysis of issues for consideration

by the Director of Building Control.
Selection criteria
Essential
1. A relevant qualification awarded by an Australian institution, or equivalent; or relevant experience in a field of technical work closely

related to the duties of the position.
2. Sound knowledge and understanding of building legislation processes and procedures, the National Construction Code and associated

standards.
3. Sound written and oral communication skill, including experience in preparing detailed technical advice and reports, and the ability to

apply these when dealing with diverse stakeholders.
4. Demonstrated ability to work cooperatively and flexibly as a team member and maintain positive collaborative working relationships

with a diverse range of internal and external stakeholders.
5. Sound organisational and time management skills with demonstrated ability to determine workload priorities with minimal supervision

in order to meet stringent deadlines.
6. Proficiency in the use of various computer software packages including Excel, Word, HP Records Manager (TRM) and ILIS or similar.
7. Hold a current ‘C’ class NT Driver’s Licence or the ability to obtain a Driver’s Licence.

📌 Building Technical Officer (Alice Springs)
🏢 Department of Lands, Planning and Environment
📍 Alice Springs