Planning Compliance Officer

**_Planning Compliance Officer _**

**_Temporary Full Time until mid-January 2026 _**

**_Location: Morwell, Latrobe City _**

**_Band 6 Salary: $94,412 - $102,394 p.a. plus 12% superannuation _**

**_Department: Regional City Planning _**

**_Go Further, Right Here _**_at Latrobe City Council _**

**_The Role _**
- We’re looking for a passionate and dedicated Planning Compliance Officer to join our Regional City Planning Department on a temporary full-time basis until mid-January 2026. _
- In this role, you'll investigate alleged breaches of the Latrobe Planning Scheme, Planning Permits and Section 173 Agreements and take decisive action to ensure compliance using the Infringements Acts and other notices in line with the Planning and Environment Act. _
- You will raise awareness about planning controls among the community and developers, leading to higher compliance levels throughout the municipality and delivering great outcomes for the team. _

**_About You: _**
- You will have a proven track record in enforcement and compliance activities. You will also have a solid understanding of the Planning and Environment Act, Planning Appeals Act, Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal Act, Subdivision Act, and the Victorian Planning Scheme. _
- Your knowledge of relevant legislation and understanding of the concepts and major issues emerging within local government will enable you to make a valuable contribution to the team. _
- You will have the ability to liaise, coordinate and communicate with a diverse range of stakeholders and have the ability to search for solutions to new situations using your technical expertise. _
- You will also have proven ability in time management, meeting deadlines and prioritising work, demonstrated customer service skills and a commitment to continuous improvement. _

**_You will need: _**
- _Experience in an enforcement-related position or within a Local Government Authority. _
- _Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs and the ability to learn specialised systems. _
- _Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills with the ability to communicate with a wide range of people. _
- _Attention to detail and accuracy. _
- _Adaptability, initiative and a commitment to continuous improvement. _
- _Current Victorian Drivers Licence. _
- Desirable: _
- _Planning or Environmental Management qualifications. _

**_Go Further at Latrobe City Council _**
- A career with us begins with a desire to empower and make positive change within our Latrobe City Community. At council you will be immersed into interesting work and experience growth as you see the impact you make unfold right in front of you. _

**_Why work for us? _**
- At Latrobe City Council we are an equal opportunity employer who invests heavily in our employees. _
- We offer a range of training and Personal Development opportunities including a Structured Leadership Development Program and study assistance. _
- At Latrobe City Council we offer benefits such as flexible working arrangements, salary packaging and access to our health and wellbeing programs. _
- We want you to join our team and provide the best services possible for a fast-growing regional municipality in the heart of Gippsland. _
- Contact _**_Kristy Crawford _**_- _**_Coordinator Statutory Planning _**_on _**_03 _**_5128 5499 _**_for a confidential discussion. _

**_Child Safe Organisation _**
- Latrobe City Council has a zero tolerance to any form of child abuse and is committed to the safety, wellbeing and empowerment of children. We create and maintain a child safe organisation where protecting children and preventing and responding to child abuse is embedded in the everyday thinking and practice of all employees, volunteers and contractors. Our recruitment practices reflect this. _

**_Diversity and Inclusion _**
- At Latrobe City Council we value workforce diversity and inclusion, where individual uniqueness is embraced. We value diverse life experiences and the perspectives of our people, whilst providing high-quality services to all members of our community, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, religion, cultural background, disability, or sexuality. _
- Latrobe City Council is an equal opportunity employer and works in the interest of the safety of children and young people. Our recruitment processes reflect this commitment._