Electrical Inspector

Electrical Compliance Officer Electrical Inspections
Electrical Practitioner Compliance Building Commission NSW

Grade: Clerk Grade 9/10
Salary Range: $133348 - $146945 plus superannuation and leave loading
Location: Parramatta and regional areas are also considered (Hunter and Mid North Coast areas)
Term: Ongoing and Multiple Temporary opportunity up-to end of June 2027

About the Building Commission NSW
The new Building Commission NSW has been established after the NSW Government recognised the substantial progress made by Fair Trading and the Office of the Building Commissioner in delivering once-in-a-generation reforms of the building and construction industry. The new commission will not only be the industry regulator but also a collaborator with consumers and industry to ensure standards capabilities capacity and resilience continue to be lifted across the sector to deliver quality homes and meet the states housing targets.

The Building Commission NSW is an outstanding place to work due to its commitment to innovation collaboration and professional development. With a focus on transparency and accountability the commission cultivates a culture if integrity and responsibility.
Those who join the organisation can be confident in contributing to meaningful work that positively impacts the built environment and the greater community making it an exciting and fulfilling place to build a career.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join the next phase of the Building Commission within NSW. the team
This role is an exciting opportunity to work within Building Commission NSW on all aspects of electrical compliance. You will be working within a high performing team of inspectors and administration personal in delivering the team strategies whilst working closely with other teams to deliver the required outcomes of the Practitioner Compliance directorate.

About the role:
Multiple ongoing opportunities within Building Commission NSWs Electrical Compliance team for a person who is motivated and wants to be involved with the raising of electrical work compliance in NSW.

As a Electrical Compliance Officer Electrical Inspections you will:

• Provide specialist regulatory knowledge and skills within the electrical industry and be focused on the compliance and regulation of electrical installations and electrical work
  
• Have knowledge of all types of electrical installations and electrical work
  
• Produce comprehensive reports on investigations and inspections
  
• Assist in the preparation and implementation of compliance programs
  
• Assist in developing scheduling of both desk and site-based audits and inspections
  
• Assist in the preparation and providing of presentations to management other departments and stakeholders
  
• Assist in reviewing program documentation
  
• Draft and review inspection reports
  
• Collaborate with your colleagues across the team and the Department and assist in bringing awareness and education to the industry.
  
• Support the Manager Compliance Electrical Installations in various functions
  
• Undertake inspections of electrical installations

To be successful in this role you will have:

• Certificate IV in Government (Investigations) or preparedness to undertake an identical or similar employer-sponsored program.
  
• Expert knowledge of the Wiring rules and Service Installations Rules and the ability to apply this knowledge to complex inspections and investigations
  
• A desire to see improvement of electrical compliance within the electrical industry
  
• Strong ability to interpret legislation
  
• Ability to work within a team of itinerant inspectors to achieve positive regulatory outcomes
  
• Current NSW Drivers licence and willing to travel and work throughout NSW
  
• Current NSW Qualified Supervisor Electrical license equivalent or possess the required qualifications to obtain relevant licence
  
• Strong communication skills both written and verbal
  
• Work safely at heights training or preparedness to undertake the required training

The following skills are desirable but not essential

• Experience in the installation of all types of renewable energy systems
  
• Demonstrated ability to prepare briefs reports and deliver education programs
  
• Experience in conducting audit electrical inspections
  
• Experience in undertaking investigations and required compliance actions
  
• Experience in giving effective presentations

If youd like to know more about this amazing role you are encouraged to contact Bruce Blacker at

For any enquiries regarding the recruitment process please contact Afrah Saied - Talent Acquisition Advisor at

What we need from you
An up-to-date CV (no more than 5 pages) and a brief cover letter (2 page maximum) outlining how your skills and experience are aligned to the role.

Salary Grade 09/10 with the base salary for this role starting at 133348 base plus superannuation

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A talent pool may be created as part of this recruitment process and will be valid for up to 18 months. The talent pool may be used to fill future ongoing or temporary vacancies of the same or similar role.

Closing Date: Monday 17th August 2026 (09:59am)

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