Officer Investigations Development Compliance

Officer Investigations Development Compliance

Job No:GRC1498

• A varied and challenging role, the successful applicant will be responsible for administering compliance in planning and development in relation to building, plumbing & stormwater matters.
• Competitive annual salary commencing at $93,611, p lus up to 13% superannuation
• Great range of additional benefits, including health & wellness programs, salary sacrifice options, salary packaging arrangements and a fortnightly RDO - Delete if RDO not applicable.

About the Region

Gympie is at the heart of a rapidly expanding region which stretches from rural valleys in our western reaches to the Cooloola Coast. Bordering Noosa and Fraser Coast Local Government areas, we are uniquely positioned to grow whilst still retaining our country charm. Our borders with North and South Burnett, and the Somerset Local Government areas link with our rural lifestyle, where you can enjoy our picturesque smaller townships, or our abundant local history. Our local festivals such as the Gympie Music Muster are renowned both nationally and internationally.

For someone seeking a high quality of life, with pristine natural areas and spectacular beaches, all within reach of Noosa, the Sunshine Coast and Brisbane, we are offering this unique opportunity.

Officer Investigations Development Compliance

Remuneration: Annual salary commencing at $93,611 , plus up to 13% superannuation

Closing Date: 31st August 2025 at 11.00pm AEST

No late applications will be accepted. Only applications received via Council's online application system will be considered. Unsolicited applications from agencies will not be considered.

Role Overview

Gympie Regional Council has an exciting opportunity for an Officer Investigations Development Compliance to join our Compliance Branch. You will administer compliance in planning and development, building, plumbing and stormwater drainage matters in accordance with relevant legislative requirements and Council Policies. This includes ensuring safety, sustainability, and alignment with community standards.
As part of the Development Compliance team, this position delivers high-standard compliance services across planning and development, building, plumbing and stormwater drainage consistent with Council and community expectations.

• Demonstrated experience in a regulatory related field, with thorough knowledge of, or the ability to quickly obtain knowledge of the relevant Acts, regulations, codes and schemes that regulate the development compliance industry, including building, plumbing and drainage matters.
• Knowledge of and ability to enforce relevant legislation and interpret state & local government legislation.
• Demonstrated ability to work within a specialised team environment to achieve quality outcomes regarding planning, building, plumbing and stormwater compliance matters.
• Demonstrated oral and written communication skills to facilitate the preparation of written instructions, reports and correspondence, and to facilitate clear communications with internal and external stakeholders.
• Demonstrated conflict-management skills and commitment to Council's Safe Work procedures for field officers.
• 11067NAT Course – Swimming Pool Safety Inspections.
• Current Queensland 'C' Class driver's license.
• Construction Industry Safety Induction Card.
• Respond to community complaints regarding reported non-compliant activities, with respect and empathy, ensuring timely resolution.
• Provide clear enforcement advice to internal and external stakeholders, including complainants, technical professionals, offenders, and Council employees, using plain language to explain compliance requirements.
• Identify, investigate, report on, and take action to rectify substantiated breaches of legislation concerning unauthorised or non-compliant development activities under the Local Government Act 2009, Planning Act 2016 and Council Planning Schemes.
• Identify, investigate, report on, and take action to rectify substantiated breaches of legislation concerning unauthorised or non-compliant building work under the Local Government Act 2009, Building Act 1975, the Queensland Development Code and the Planning Act 2016.
• Identify, investigate, report on, and take action to rectify substantiated breaches of pool safety under the Building Act 1975, the Queensland Development Code, and Council Policies to ensure compliance and public safety.
• Identify, investigate, report on, and take action to rectify substantiated breaches of legislation concerning unauthorised or non-compliant plumbing work under the Local Government Act 2009 and the Plumbing and Drainage Act 2018.
• Identify, investigate, report on, and take action to rectify substantiated breaches of non-conforming stormwater discharge under the Local Government Act 2009, and the Building Act 1975.
• Identify, investigate, report on, and take action to rectify substantiated breaches of applicable local laws.
• Research, interpret and apply legislation and make decisions concerning enforcement action to ensure compliance with the Planning Act 2016, the Gympie Regional Planning Scheme 2013, the National Construction Code, the Queensland Development Code, the Building Act 1975, the Plumbing and Drainage Act 2018, the Local Government Act 2009.
• Stay informed of amendments to legislation and regulations to ensure current practices are compliant.
• Complete and maintain detailed and factual inspection reports, correspondence and file notes to support legally enforceable compliance outcomes.
• Utilise Council's technology and software systems to document, track, and manage compliance cases efficiently and effectively.
• Collect and assist in completing detailed and accurate witness statements from complainants and other cooperative participants to ensure sufficient evidence for effective and well-founded enforcement actions.
• Use the 'SELF' method to guide appropriate action in response to substantiated offences, including prosecution of serious and recidivist offenders, and issuing infringement notices, cautions and corrective advice to offenders for lesser offences:

Scrutiny – will my actions stand up to the scrutiny of my peers, management, Councilors' and the public?

Ensure Compliance – will my actions ensure legislative and procedural compliance?

Lawful – are my actions lawful?

Fair – are my actions fair and in line with community expectations?

• Compile quality briefs of evidence to management for consideration of matters determined suitable for prosecution.
• Attend Court and give evidence to ensure successful prosecutions of substantiated breaches of legislation
• Build and maintain relationships with internal teams, external industry professionals, and relevant stakeholders to support compliance initiatives.
• Contribute to continuous improvement by identifying process enhancements for compliance systems and procedures.
• Undertake post-enforcement compliance checks to ensure adherence to conditions and requirements placed upon landowners and operators.
• Maintain strict confidentiality by safeguarding sensitive information and ensuring that all investigations, reports, and interactions comply with privacy laws and Council policies.
• Undertake any other duties, projects or service as reasonably directed within the scope of the employee's skills, competence and training.

PositionDescription

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Who to Contact

For information regarding the requirements of this role, please contact Council's Coordinator Development Compliance, Luis Larrarte via email luis.larrarte@gympie.qld.gov.au

For assistance lodging your application using Council's online system, please contact Council's Officer Recruitment, Sue Rossi on 07-5481 0971 or email sue.rossi@gympie.qld.gov.au

What we offer?

• Nine-day fortnight
• Access to employee health and well-being programs
• Fitness Passport: work out at over 25 local gyms for you and your family at a subsidised rate
• Long service leave after seven years
• Generous superannuation scheme of up to 13 per cent
• Access to salary sacrificing and salary packaging arrangements
• Employee assistance program offering free confidential counselling services for employees and their families.

Our Values

• Accountability
• Communication
• Customer Service Focused
• Integrity
• Teamwork and Collaboration

For a full explanation of our values please click here . You will be assessed on your understanding of these values and how you have applied values such as these in your previous employment.

Our Process

Successful applicants will be required to undertake various checks such as skills, qualifications, reference, medicaland national police.

Keen to apply? -Simply follow the instructions below:

1) Download and review the position description above
2) Complete the information below as requested using your personal email.
3) Click 'APPLY'
4) Attach your resume, covering letter and a single document containing copies of your qualifications,licences or tickets as applicable.
5) Click 'NEXT' and 'CONFIRM'

Please note before continuing: It is advisable that you prepare your responses in a separate word or text document, saving your work as you go and that you then copy and paste this prepared information in the form before completing the application process. Please keep your responses to a maximum 300 words for each question.

Applications close on Sunday 31st August 2025 at 11.00pm AEST. No late applications will be accepted.Only applications received via Council's online application system will be considered.

Gympie Regional Council is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, and our people represent the community which we service. We invite all suitably qualified applicants to apply, including First Nations People, and people from diverse social, cultural and gender backgrounds.

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• Certificate IV in Government Investigations.
• Certificate IV in Local Government (Planning).
• Certificate IV in Building and Construction.
• None of the above
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