About the Role: As a Plumbing Examiner, you will be responsible for conducting examinations and competency-based assessments for apprentices and experienced individuals seeking accreditation. Your work will directly support licensing and registration outcomes with the Building and Plumbing Commission (BPC), ensuring high standards across the industry. This is a rewarding opportunity to apply your technical expertise in a new way—helping to maintain the integrity, safety, and professionalism of the plumbing workforce. What we are looking for: Strong knowledge of regulatory compliance and legislation, plumbing codes and standards, with experience applying them in assessment environments. Ability to gather and analyse information, collaborate with stakeholders to identify issues, and apply sound judgement to develop, implement, and monitor practical solutions. Strong written communication skills, with the ability to produce clear, concise, accurate, and well-structured documents tailored to the audience. Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team and engage with students and plumbing educators. Current BPC Plumbing License (mandatory). Mechanical Services registration with Refrigerated Air Conditioning (RAC) expertise is highly desirable. Experience in designing, delivering, monitoring, and evaluating assessment practices and service delivery within the VET sector or a relevant industry is highly desirable. For more information please visit the position description at Careers.vic.gov.au About the BPC The Building & Plumbing Commission (BPC) is Victoria's regulator for building and plumbing. It supports the growing Victorian community through the developments of harms-based regulation that is proactive and informed by data and intelligence. The BPC regulates for better consumer outcomes and is committed to safety, compliance and buildings that last. The BPC's aim is to improve the experience for consumers in the building system by overseeing all aspects of building quality control - regulation, insurance and dispute resolution. The BPC aspires to be a leading and trusted regulator, emphasising consumer outcomes, clear communication with practitioners, efficient processes, and a commitment to public interest The BPC brings key regulatory, dispute resolution, and insurance functions related to the building and plumbing industry together under one roof, streamlining the process for consumers and industry, and enabling the regulator to have oversight of all complaints so they can be handled more effectively and efficiently. Commitment to Diversity We celebrate the diversity of our workforce. The BPC values the differences people bring 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. We are committed to providing a safe, inclusive and accessible recruitment process. If you have any accessibility requirements or need adjustments at any stage of the process, please contact us at recruit@bpc.vic.gov.au. Flexible work arrangements are available we encourage you to discuss any preferences during the recruitment process. How to Apply We require you to upload: an up-to-date resume. * Please include a cover letter detailing why you are interested in the opportunity and highlighting the skills and experience relevant to the responsibilities of this position and the key selection criteria. 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. The BPC operates within the Victorian Public Sector; employment conditions are governed by the Victorian Building Authority Enterprise Agreement 2024. As such Recognition of Prior Service from other VPS agencies should be discussed with the hiring manager as part of the recruitment process.
