Planning, Landuse and Environmental Compliance Officer

9 hours ago

Sydney, Australia Planning Institute Australia Full time

Planning, Landuse and Environmental Compliance Officer

Are you ready to take on a role where your commitment to sustainable development, regulatory astuteness and passion for the environment come together? As the new Planning, Landuse and Environmental Compliance Officer, you will play a pivotal role in shaping how our Shire grows and evolves.

In this dynamic role, you’ll be responsible for ensuring compliance with planning and environmental legislation, investigating land use matters, and working proactively with property owners, developers and the community to achieve positive outcomes. A key focus of the role will be to undertake the assessment and determination of development proposals and carry out associated regulatory planning functions.

You’ll gain valuable experience across a broad range of areas, making this a fantastic opportunity to broaden your skill set and advance your career in local government.

To be successful you will bring

Behaviour that positively demonstrates Council’s values of: creative, accessible, respect, energetic and safe.

Tertiary qualifications at degree level in planning, development assessment, building surveying, environmental health, compliance enforcement or a related discipline.

Demonstrated working knowledge of relevant legislation such as Local Government Act 1993, Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979, Protection of the Environment Operations Act 1997, Public Health Act 2010 and Food Act 2003 and associated regulations.

Demonstrated professional experience in development and environmental assessment, compliance and enforcement.

Proven excellent time management and organisational skills with the ability to undertake a range of projects and tasks, address issues promptly and prioritise work to meet deadlines and performance targets.

Proven excellent communication skills, both written and oral with the ability to deal with a broad range of customers and community representatives in a courteous and professional manner.

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

The rewards

An annual salary range of up to $112,600 (plus 12% superannuation) dependent upon skills, experience and qualifications.

Flexible work arrangements to support your lifestyle, including a rostered day off working arrangement for full time staff (9 day fortnight or 4 day week).

Leaseback vehicle for a senior appointment only.

Support toward the cost of relocation associated with recruitment.

Ongoing professional development and training opportunities

Job security and a supportive, values-driven workplace culture

Health and wellbeing initiatives, including Fitness Passport member options

Meaningful work that contributes to the sustainability and liveability of our region.

An absolute focus on our peoples’ safety and well being.

Generous Award workplace conditions.

Click here to view the Position Description and Information Package.

11.30pm on Monday 1 December 2025

Specific enquiries

Rachael Jenner | Coordinator Health and Environment | 02 6686 1264

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