17433

Closes: 04 November 2026

Classification: Administrative Services Officer 6
Salary: $102,657 - $116,592 plus superannuation
Position No: 17433
Directorate: City and Environment
Advertised (Gazettal date): 28 October 2026
Contact Officer: James Schorn on James.Schorn@act.gov.au or 0403 728 903

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Details: Access Canberra is seeking a motivated and capable individual to join the Construction Audit Team as a Building and Planning Auditor.

In this role, you will undertake desktop audits, site inspections, compliance assessments and investigations to improve planning, building and energy efficiency compliance outcomes across the ACT. You will apply legislation, technical standards and professional judgement to assess compliance with relevant planning, building and construction laws within Access Canberra's risk and harm-based regulatory framework.

The successful candidate will have strong analytical and communication skills, the ability to interpret plans, legislation and technical standards, and experience managing competing priorities in a fast-paced environment. You will work collaboratively with industry, government and community stakeholders to achieve fair, evidence-based regulatory outcomes.

Eligibility/Other requirements:

• Qualifications or experience in planning, building surveying, construction, engineering, compliance auditing or investigations will be highly regarded.
• A current Class C driver's licence is required.

Note: This is a temporary position available immediately until 5 February 2027.

A Merit Pool will be established from this selection process and may be used to fill vacancies over the next 12 months.

Selection may be based on application and referee reports only.

How to Apply: Please submit a two-page pitch addressing the three key Selection Criteria, and how they relate to the position duties/responsibilities.

Applications should be submitted via the Apply Now button below.

Note: Under the ACTPS employment framework you may be placed in another role where required for the efficient administration of the service.

Where an offer of employment is for a fixed-term period, any related temporary contracts within the Territory will be issued in compliance with the requirements and applicable exceptions outlined in the Fair Work Act.

The ACT public service is committed to closing the gap, underpinned by the belief that when Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people have a genuine say in the design and delivery of policies, programs and services that affect them, better life outcomes are achieved. More information can be found here ACT Closing the Gap Implementation Plan - ACT Government Transparency Portal.

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This is a temporary position available immediately until 5 February 2027.