VMBSG News Updates

OSBS Risk Management Training for Council Building Control Teams

VMBSG is pleased to share this opportunity from the Office of the State Building Surveyor for Municipal Building Surveyors and relevant council building control staff. This proposed online training will focus on understanding and managing the risks associated with municipal building control functions, with the aim of supporting a consistent and robust approach across councils.

Session will be held Friday 15 May 2026 from 11am – 2pm.


Dear Council Building Control Team,

As part of our ongoing support for councils in administering their municipal building control responsibilities, the Office of the State Building Surveyor (OSBS) is offering a further opportunity to attend dedicated risk management training for Municipal Building Surveyors (MBS) and relevant building control staff.

This training will focus on understanding and managing the inherent risks associated with municipal building control functions. It aims to support councils in applying a consistent and robust approach to identifying, assessing, and mitigating key risks, in line with the core objective of protecting the public and building occupants.

A session has now been scheduled for Friday 15 May from 11am until 2pm.

The training will be delivered online via MS Teams.

If you would like to register to attend, send to [email protected]:

  • Names, roles, and email addresses of attendees
  • Any accessibility or participation requirements

For any queries in relation to this proposed training session please contact the BPC Council support team on [email protected].

OSBS will circulate final details and the registration link / MS teams invitation.