Development Compliance Officer

1 week ago

Merrylands, New South Wales, Australia Cumberland Council Full time

Cumberland City Council is located within the fast-growing Central City District and is on the doorstep of two of Greater Sydney's new cities, between the Greater Parramatta and Olympic Park (GPOP) area and the new Western Parkland City.

The Central City District is benefiting from unprecedented city-scale infrastructure investments, making this an exciting time to join Cumberland.


Located 20km west of Sydney on Dharug country, with a population of 240,000 residents, Cumberland is the fourth most populous LGA in Greater Sydney.

Cumberland boasts one of the most diverse communities in Australia, with people from many different backgrounds and cultures living alongside one another.


Our people are focused on driving community outcomes, programs and services to innovate, inspire and deliver change for the community we represent.


Cumberland City Council adheres to the principles of a child safe organisation and is committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people.

Council has worked hard to fulfil its community's vision for Cumberland as a place where anyone can feel
_welcome_,
_belong__ _and
_succeed_.


ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY:


The Environmental and Development Services team monitor public health related businesses who provide food and beauty services to the community, along with places of public access such as public swimming pools, making sure they are safe for the Cumberland Council residents.

This team is also responsible for regulating compliance throughout the LGA ensuring that amenity and general safety is achieved, monitoring building compliance and fire safety.

All of these services allow residents and visitors to the area to enjoy and feel safe within our Council area.


The Development Compliance Officer role will maintain and enforce development, safety and convenience standards as provided for in various statutes.

This role will also facilitate outcomes that maximise value for all stakeholders and at the same time, protect the health, environment and amenity of the community.


The successful applicant will require:

  • Qualifications in investigations and enforcement, statutory planning, building control or job related experience in Local Government
  • Current Class C driver's licence
  • Current General Construction Induction Card (White Card)
  • Sound operational knowledge of legislation (Acts, Regulations and supporting guidelines/standards/codes), including, but not limited to
  • Local Government Act 199
  • Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 197
  • Protection of the Environment Operations Act 199
  • Swimming Pool Act
  • Building Code of Australia.
  • Sound operational experience in the management of investigations and enforcement action for a diverse range of areas, including but not limited to:
  • Planning Approvals and Consents
  • Building Control provisions
- other breaches of Legislation under Local Government control.

  • Experience in preparing affidavits/statements complying with statutory rules that govern the collection, interpretation and presentation of evidence to and in a court of relevant jurisdiction
  • Experience in preparing letters, memos, reports and presentations on issues relevant to development compliance matters to a wide audience, including Team Leader, Manager and customers.
Download the position description here for more information.

Position information:

This is a permanent, full-time position, working a 70 hour fortnight, with access to Council's 9 day fortnight Accrued Day Off (ADO) arrangement.


This role is predominantly located at Council's Merrylands office, with occasional travel required across Council worksites, and may be required to work across any of Council's work locations.


Salary information:
The salary and conditions of employment are in accordance with the NSW Local Government (State) Award.

  • Grade 11 of the Cumberland Salary Structure with a salary range of $1,656.10 to $1,904.51 per week, plus 11% superannuation
  • The commencing salary will be negotiated, taking into consideration the successful applicant's qualifications, skills and experience related to the role
  • Leaseback vehicle
  • Mobile phone

WHAT WE CAN OFFER:

  • We promote worklife balance and offer flexible working arrangements including working from home opportunities or an additional three (3) days' leave for frontfacing roles that are unable to access working from home arrangements
  • Training and professional development opportunities available to develop skills and grow your career
  • Leave entitlements including annual leave,15 days personal leave per year, parental leave and access to Long Service Leave after five (5) years (where applicable)
  • Three (3) additional grant days of paid leave over Christmas (where applicable)
  • Corporate Health Insurance discounts
  • Health and Wellbeing Programs to support our staff by providing access to online professional learning, paid leave to undertake annual skin checks, COVID19 vaccinatio

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