Senior Technical Advisor - Fire Protection, Plumbing (Melbourne)

Location: Melbourne
- CBD and Inner Metro suburbs Reference: VG/BPC/BUIL/STAF The Building and Plumbing Commission (BPC) is seeking a Senior Technical Advisor – Fire Protection to provide specialist technical and regulatory support to the Office of the State Building Surveyor. About the Role This specialist technical position strengthens the Office of the State Building Surveyor's support to the Inspectorate on complex, high‑risk and specialist fire protection plumbing matters. As the Senior Technical Advisor – Fire Protection, you will provide authoritative technical advice and field‑based support relating to wet fire protection systems, including sprinkler systems, fire hydrants, hose reels, fire pumps and associated installations. You will work closely with inspectors to assist with technical assessments, attend site inspections where required, undertake technical reviews of installations, and contribute to clear, well‑reasoned and defensible reports and recommendations. The role also supports organisational capability uplift by contributing to the development of consistent internal technical guidance and strengthening technical confidence and consistency across the inspector workforce. What we are looking for
- Specialist technical expertise in wet fire protection systems, with substantial practical experience across design, installation, commissioning, inspection, auditing, servicing and compliance.
- Proven practical capability to undertake complex field‑based technical assessments, including analysing non‑compliant installations and providing sound, practical and defensible technical advice.
- In‑depth knowledge and practical application of the Building Act 1993 (Vic), Plumbing Regulations, National Construction Code (NCC) and relevant Australian Standards relating to fire protection plumbing.
- Robust analytical, conceptual and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to assess risk and prepare clear, accurate and concise technical reports, recommendations, briefings and written advice.
- Effective stakeholder engagement and communication skills, supported by sound computing capability and experience or understanding of regulatory, compliance, inspection, audit enforcement environments. Commitment to Diversity We celebrate the diversity of our workforce. The BPC values the benefits all our differences make and takes inclusion seriously. We welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people; women, including into leadership and non‑traditional areas; neurodivergent people; people with disability; culturally and linguistically diverse/marginalised people; sexually and gender diverse people and from people at all stages of their careers. In short, we welcome people from all backgrounds and communities. We are committed to making our recruitment process accessible. If you have any accessibility requirements or need adjustments, please contact us at Flexible work arrangements are available; we encourage you to discuss any preferences during the recruitment process. Applications close Thursday 7 May 2026 at 11.59pm #J-18808-Ljbffr Apply on Kit Job: kitjobau.com/job/3rskuc