Planning Compliance Officer

About the role

As a Planning Compliance Officer at Yarra Ranges Council, you will provide effective and prompt planning compliance and enforcement for the Council, the community, and Council staff, helping to mitigate risks to life and property while reducing amenity and environmental impacts.

You'll also be responsible for conducting timely inspections, applying enforcement actions, preparing compliance correspondence, supporting legal proceedings, and managing related administrative tasks in line with planning legislation. This role involves contributing to the development of policies and procedures that support the implementation and enforcement of planning legislation, Council's Local Laws, and other relevant Acts and Regulations.

This is a full-time permanent role (38 hours per week).

This is a Band 6 role with a salary range rate between $95,565 and $104,167 per annum, plus superannuation.

Benefits of working with us:

• Support work-life balance with your choice of a monthly or fortnightly rostered day off and hybrid working arrangements.
• 20 weeks paid primary caregiver leave (6 weeks for secondary caregivers) plus other generous leave options such as volunteer leave, family planning, study assistance and menstrual and menopause leave.
• Opportunities for professional development and to take on temporary roles in other teams to grow your skills and experience.

Experience and skills we're looking for

• Proven ability to organise and deliver clear written communication, adapting style and tone to suit diverse audiences and ensure understanding.
• Maintain current knowledge of relevant planning related legislation, standards, enforcement and compliance methods and techniques.
• The ability to quickly absorb expert knowledge and keep up to date with developments to advise individuals, community groups, developers, consultants, the public, Council and Council staff.
• Demonstrate a strong customer focus by identifying needs, communicating clearly, and managing customer interactions with professionalism.
• Great organisational and interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate confidently with diverse customers.
• Ability to investigate, interview, make clear and comprehensive notes and initiate actions through the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal and/or Magistrates' Court.

If you have some but not all these skills or experience, we still encourage you to apply. Especially if you have the right attitude and willingness to learn.

How to apply

Please ensure you submit your application via our jobs portal by clicking 'Apply'. Include a resume and cover letter with your application. In your cover letter, tell us about your experience, skills, and why you would like to work with us here at Yarra Ranges Council.

Applications close 11.59pm, Sunday 21 September 2025.

Contact person: Liz O'Farrel, Team Leader Development Compliance,

If you need support with your application or have accessibility needs, please call the contact person above or email us at

Applicants who progress past the interview stage must complete pre-employment checks. These checks will include a Police Check, Working with Children Check, and Medical Check.

About Yarra Ranges Council

Yarra Ranges Council committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone is welcome. We encourage people of all genders, cultures, backgrounds, and abilities to apply for jobs with us. We support flexible work arrangements, including full-time, part-time, hybrid, and job-sharing options to meet your needs and suit your life.

Yarra Ranges Council is a child safe organisation and is committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people in our community. We are committed to protecting children from abuse in accordance with the Victorian Child Safe Standards.