Compliance & Contracts Adviser

About the role

The Housing Industry Association is seeking a Compliance & Contracts Adviser to provide practical, solutions‑focused advice to its members across a broad range of compliance matters. This role offers exposure to real‑world issues faced by builders, designers and contractors, helping small building businesses operate confidently and compliantly.

Key responsibilities

• Advise members by phone and email on employment and industrial relations, building contracts and administration, dispute resolution, work health and safety, and builder registration and licensing.
• Develop practical resources that guide builders and subcontractors in understanding their contracts and compliance obligations.
• Support and engage with members through committees, meetings and events.
• Assist with training sessions and presentations on key business compliance topics.
• Collaborate with experienced professionals on policy and advocacy initiatives.
• Gain exposure to a wide range of compliance issues across the residential building industry.

Required profile

• Genuine interest in helping people and small businesses.
• Strong research and communication skills with practical problem‑solving ability.
• Ability to convey complex advice clearly and pragmatically to diverse stakeholders.
• Capability to work independently and as part of a geographically dispersed team.
• Tertiary qualification in legal, industrial relations, construction, or a related discipline.
• Current legal practising certificate or ability to obtain one (desirable, not essential).
• Knowledge of workplace relations law and/or construction law (desirable, not essential).

Required skills

What we offer

• Opportunity to grow legal or compliance experience within Australia’s peak residential building industry body.
• Exposure to real‑world issues affecting builders, designers and contractors.
• Collaboration with experienced professionals on policy and advocacy work.