Senior Building and Development Compliance Officer

WHY US

At Liverpool City Council we’re embarking on critical growth projects for our city. For planning professionals with experience and purpose this is a unique opportunity to be part of a team that’s building a city that will set new standards for excellence. At a high level the position is to provide strategic leadership, guidance, and support to the Civic Place Management team to achieve best practice management and operation of Council’s facility including properties, buildings, grounds, and associated infrastructure assets to ensure ongoing provision of satisfactory levels of service to all occupiers and end users.

JOB DETAILS

Permanent Full‑Time position, 35 hours, 5 days per week. Salary $113,139.40 to $123,971.84 + Council lease back vehicle + 12% super. Location – Liverpool.

JOB DESCRIPTION

This is a great opportunity for an experienced professional to contribute to the development and growth of the compliance investigations team. In this role, you will be undertaking complex compliance investigations with a high level of customer and solutions focus. The role has responsibility for the investigation, enforcement and resolution of unlawful building and development. You will enforce conditions of development consent by ensuring that applicants, owners, builders and developers comply with the conditions of their consent. You will also issue appropriate directions, notices, and orders to regulate activity and investigate and resolve customer complaints in a timely and expedient manner.

ABOUT YOU

- Degree, Graduate Diploma or Diploma in Building, Engineering, Construction field or equivalent.

- Current Class C NSW Drivers Licence.

- WHS White Card.

- Demonstrated experience in building and development compliance and dealing with unauthorised building work.

- High‑level judgement and issue management skills.

- Demonstrated capacity to work autonomously with minimal supervision, whilst also demonstrating a high level of collaboration across the team and with key stakeholders.

- Excellent knowledge of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 and Local Government Act 1993 and other local government related and regulatory legislation.

- Excellent knowledge of the framework of development assessment and enforcement in NSW or similar jurisdiction.

- Ability to interpret relevant legislation and policies, including environmental planning instruments, and to make appropriate decisions bearing in mind the legislative requirements.

BENEFITS OF WORKING AT LCC

- Salary will be dependent on the relevant skills, experience, and competencies of the successful applicant within the specified range.

- Flexible work options, including flexitime and hybrid working arrangements.

- Ability to access 2 health and wellbeing days per year.

- Be part of a passionate, energetic, and supportive multi-disciplinary team.

- Great office location in the heart of the Liverpool CBD, close to public transport and with subsidised parking available; and

- Professional development opportunities, including training courses and study assistance for further education.

We recommend you read the Position Description for the role to make sure your application addresses the requirements of the position. The salary will be dependent upon the relevant skills, experience, and competencies of the successful applicant.

Liverpool City Council is committed to providing a working environment that supports all employees to reach their full potential. To be eligible to apply for permanent positions at Liverpool City Council, you need to be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and value diversity and inclusion in our workplace. We encourage all applicants, including First nation people, people with disability, LGBTIQ and culturally diverse communities to join Council.

All successful candidates will be required to obtain a National Police Check as part of the recruitment process and may be required to undergo a pre‑employment medical check.

HOW TO APPLY

Please click the Apply button above. Applicants must submit a covering letter, current resume and response to the selection/essential criteria questions which will be shown once you commence your application. Click here for a copy of the position description.

CLOSING: 23/11/2025

Be part of creating the future, for further information about the position please contact Samata Billa, Talent Acquisition Partner at billas@liverpool.nsw.gov.au.

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