Assessment Panel

An Assessment Panel consists of 2-3 Certified Assessors, an Independent Chair and a GBCA representative.

Each Certified Assessor will review the entire submission in their own time and meet to discuss the results of their review. The Independent Chair mediates this discussion to ensure the assessment process is followed and that all projects are assessed equitably. A GBCA representative will also be present during each Assessment to record the results.

Certified Assessors and Independent Chairs

Due to the popularity and increased uptake of Green Star rating tools, the need to expand the pool of Certified Assessors (CA) and Independent Chairs (IC) to assess these projects has become a priority for the GBCA. Certified Assessors and Independent Chairs form an instrumental part of the GBCA's mission to drive sustainable design and building practices in the property industry. Integral to the decision making process, feedback from the assessment panel is also used to review rating tools and provide clarification on technical issues. As well as gaining in-depth knowledge of the suite of Green Star rating tools, this is a great networking opportunity and will allow you to be part of this exciting mission.

Selection Process

Applicants will be required to submit a Curriculum Vitae and general statement against the selection criteria, to the Green Building Council of Australia (GBCA) via the following email address greenstar@gbca.org.au. It is a requirement that applicants meet the 'essential experience and qualification' criteria at a minimum. Preference will be given to those candidates that can also respond to 'desirable' criteria. The applicant will be notified of the outcome of their application within 10 working days.

Instructions for lodging applications

Applications for the role of Certified Assessor and Independent Chair should include the following:

- Current Curriculum Vitae
- A cover letter that addresses all of the selection criteria outlined within the relevant Position Description:
Certified Assessor Position Description
Independent Chair Position Description

Please note: The GBCA will accept 2 formats in order to respond to "Essential Personal Attributes" as follows:
- A reference from your current employer confirming that you possess these qualities
OR
- Examples of how you believe you have demonstrated these qualities in past situations

Email applications to:
greenstar@gbca.org.au

Post to:
Green Star Certification Manager
Green Building Council of Australia
PO BOX Q78, QVB
NSW 1234

All enquiries should be directed to the Green Star Certifications Manager (Shay Singh) on 02 8239 6200.

There is no closing date for this position and the applicant will be notified of the outcome of their application in due course. Training sessions for successful applicants will be run quarterly.

The needs of the GBCA in relation to the number of positions available will vary. For this reason the GBCA will retain all CV's submitted to us to be drawn upon as required. If you do not wish to have you CV kept on file, please note this within the application cover letter.

Applications will be shortlisted based on the Selection Criteria (below). The GBCA have developed a score card with which potential applicants will be graded, which will form the basis of short listing. It is, therefore, important to demonstrate how your qualifications meet the appropriate requirements in order to gain the maximum number of points. Shortlisted applicants may then be required to attend an interview conducted by the GBCA.