Building Appeals Board
Application Guide
The Building Appeals Board is established under section 166 of the Building Act 1993 (the Act) and is empowered
to determine any matter relating to the Building Regulations 2006, the Building Code of Australia and specified
sections of the Act.
The Building Appeals Board hears appeals and disputes in relation to building control matters and can waive,
modify or vary the provisions of particular regulations or the Building Code of Australia based upon the particular
circumstances.
The Building Appeals Board generally operates in panels (usually 3 or more members) of its members to consider
specific matters brought before the board.
Membership
The Building Appeals Board comprises a Chairperson, a Deputy Chairperson and as many members as the Minister
considers necessary to fulfil its statutory function. Members are appointed as legal members, consumer
representatives, or persons with building industry experience.
Members are expected to behave in a professional manner at all times, acting with integrity, identifying and
appropriately managing any possible conflicts of interest and earning the trust and respect of others.
Members are expected to communicate well with people from diverse backgrounds, seek and listen to the views
of others, participate in constructive debate and make objective, considered decisions based on all relevant facts.
Members are also required to have knowledge of the building legislation and the jurisdiction of the Building
Appeals Board and understand the concept of natural justice.
Positions Available
The Minister is seeking to appoint a Chairperson, Deputy Chairperson and up to 30 members to the Building
Appeals Board.
Expressions of interest are sought from individuals with the relevant knowledge, skills and experience.
Chairperson
Candidates will possess a strong reputation as a dynamic leader with exemplary levels of professional credibility
and integrity.
The successful candidate will possess knowledge of and familiarity with the Victorian building industry combined
with a commitment to the betterment of the industry.
Members
The Building Appeals Board can comprise as many members as the Minister considers necessary and are
appointed under one of the following categories:
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Legal representatives- candidates must be an Australian lawyer within the meaning of the Legal Profession Act
2004 of at least 5 years standing. Sound building industry and regulatory knowledge together with strong
administrative law experience will be a distinct advantage.
Building industry experience – candidates are expected to possess considerable experience in or related to the
building industry and more specifically, have an established reputation in building control matters.
Applicants with qualifications and experience in one or more of the following areas will be considered favourably:
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building surveyors
civil engineers
fire safety engineers
domestic or commercial builders
architects
town planners.
Time Commitment and Meeting Schedule
Members are appointed on a part-time basis and will be appointed for a fixed term as determined by the
Governor in Council, up to a maximum of three years.
Members are required to attend regular Board meetings in addition to serving as a panel member.
Hearings (which may be in person or paper based) are generally conducted every Thursday commencing at
9.00am and run about 3 hours. Each member is generally expected to participate in two panel hearing days per
month outlined by way of a roster. Members are required to attend on hearing days from 8.30am to allow
preparation for hearings. Members may also be required to consider documentary material and work with Panel
members and the Commission support team on preparation of determinations on non-hearings days. Panel
hearing days will generally conclude by 1.00pm but it may in some cases be necessary for Panels to sit for longer
periods to complete the Board’s business.
Meetings are held at the office of the Victorian Building Authority which is located in the Goods Shed North, 733
Bourke Street, Docklands.
Remuneration and Allowances
Remuneration of members is provided on a sessional basis in accordance with Government guidelines.
Remuneration for members of the Building Appeals Board is currently set at $371 per sitting day for the
chairperson and $317 per sitting day for eligible members. Remuneration per half sitting day (less than 4 hours) is
50% of the full day amount.
In accordance with clause 2 of Schedule 3 of the Building Act travelling and other allowances are fixed at the rates
that apply to the Victorian Building Authority.
As a guide, payment is made for the following:
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attendance at meetings, including official committee meetings of the Board and other necessary
activities, such as site visits conducted as part of Inquiries; and
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formal meetings with industry representatives.
Payment will not be made for:
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individual research or reports not authorised by the Board; or
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preparation time for meetings (this has been incorporated into the fee).
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Building Appeals Board
Members will be provided with the minimum level of superannuation provided for under the Superannuation
Guarantee (Administration) Act 1992 (Cth).
In accordance with government policy, public sector employees (including state, federal and local government
bodies) will only be entitled to remuneration if they are not employed in executive officer or equivalent position
and their duties on the board will be performed outside their current position.
How to apply
Expressions of interest should be in writing and indicate your relevant skills, knowledge or experience in
accordance with the criteria. To apply, please complete and submit:
1. A current curriculum vitae which is signed and dated by the applicant and includes the following:
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Full Name and Address
Employment history including position held and responsibilities of the role
Details of formal qualifications
Current membership of Commonwealth and Victorian government public entities, statutory bodies or
advisory committees and
 Current membership of non government bodies.
2. A Declaration of Private Interests Form
3. A completed Diversity Information and Privacy Consent Form; and
4. A completed National Police Checking Service Consent Form
Further information about completing these forms is contained in Information for Applicants.
Expressions of Interest should be addressed to:
Angela Jurjevic
Director, Building
Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning
GPO Box 2392
Melbourne VIC 3000
Expressions of Interest are due by close of business Friday 13 March 2015.
All personal information provided by applicants will be treated in accordance with the Information Privacy Act
2000 and the Public Records Act 1973.
If you have any queries about the application process, contact Tracy King on (03) 9223 1826 or at
tracy.a.king@delwp.vic.gov.au.
The selection process may require attendance at an interview.
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