Description : Assessment Officer (VPSG3.1). Company : Victorian Building Authority. Location : Hybrid remote in Melbourne VIC

Job Description

Location: Melbourne | CBD

Job type: Fixed term

Organisation: Victorian Building Authority

Salary: $73,842 - $81,753

Occupation: Regulatory Governance and Compliance

Reference: VG/1283_3_2023

Utilise your extensive complaints case management experience to take your career in a new direction with the VBA.

A fixed term opportunity to January 2024 currently exists, for an enthusiastic, results driven person to join the Complaints and Statutory Referrals team.

As an Assessment Officer you will be responsible for case managing matters received by the Complaints and Statutory Referrals team, with core functions including the assessment and evaluation of building and/or plumbing complaints; building surveyor termination requests, and referrals and notifications from building surveyors.

The role will undertake effective case management and assessments in accordance with relevant legislation and VBA guidelines, as well as initiating appropriate courses of action, including achievement of compliance, warnings, triage for investigation, referrals to other agencies.

The role also focuses on liaising with a range of stakeholders, delivering the VBA's customer service imperatives and maintaining relevant case management systems.

Who we are looking for:

• Demonstrated experience in complaint case management functions in a complex environment.
• Experience working within a legislative or regulatory environment and/or in a relevant industry profession.
• Excellent verbal and written communication, interpersonal and negotiation skills, including the ability to explain legislation, policy and technical concepts to stakeholders using clear and concise language.
• Excellent ability to organise and self-manage workload, and produce accurate work, in a deadline driven environment.

VBA Commitment

We value diversity and inclusion in all forms - gender, religion, ethnicity, LGBTIQ+, disability and neurodiversity. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. We're hoping to find a broad range of experiences, and people from all backgrounds and communities to join us at the VBA.

We invite you to talk to us about any preferences or adjustments you may need to either our recruitment process or the role itself. If you identify as a person with disability, please let us know how we can provide additional support to your application. If this is you, please don't hesitate to get in touch via [email protected].

We value and encourage flexibility for all, and so we support all our roles to be worked flexibly in some way, including part-time, to support a diverse, adaptive, and high-performing workforce. We encourage you to discuss flexible work options with the hiring manager during the recruitment process.

Working at the VBA - what you can expect

• A hybrid working model
• Challenging work and a continuous learning environment with career progression opportunities.
• Flexible work options including part-time, compressed work schedules, flexible start and finish times, and purchased leave options.
• A competitive salary, 10.5% superannuation and an annual Agility Allowance

How to Apply

We require you to upload:

• A detailed copy of your resume
• A cover letter outlining your relevant experience and how you feel it aligns to the role.

Important information

• Only electronic applications submitted via careers.vic.gov.au will be accepted.
• Candidates deemed suitable from a selection process may be considered for identical or similar vacancies within 6 months.