Development Compliance Officer

As a Development Compliance Officer, you'll play a key role in upholding the city's regulatory standards by enforcing compliance with a range of legislation, including the Local Government Act 1993, Land Use Planning and Approvals Act 1993, and the Building Act. You'll investigate reports of non-compliance, engage with the community to support understanding of regulatory obligations, and help ensure good governance across the city through fair and consistent enforcement.

Role accountabilities include:

• Respond to complaints by managing and documenting enquiries and complaints, ensuring timely and effective communication with the public.
• Investigate non-compliance by conducting investigations, gather evidence, and prepare reports and enforcement documentation.
• Enforce regulations by issuing statutory documents and coordinate compliance actions in line with relevant legislation.
• Maintain records and accurately record compliance activities and contribute to system and process improvements.
• Engage stakeholders and collaborate with internal teams, external agencies, and the community to promote awareness and voluntary compliance.

Learn more about the role in the position description: Position Description

You're a confident and capable compliance professional with a strong understanding of regulatory enforcement. You hold a Certificate IV in Local Government (Compliance) or bring equivalent experience in a similar environment. With a current Driver Licence and Registration to Work with Vulnerable People, you're ready to engage with the community professionally and respectfully.

You have a solid grasp of legislation and regulatory frameworks, and you're skilled at interpreting and applying them in real-world scenarios. Your investigative mindset, combined with your ability to manage sensitive matters confidentially, makes you a trusted and effective contributor to compliance outcomes.

The City of Hobart offers something for everyone, with connections between nature, history, culture, businesses and each other. We are proud to provide a range of services and facilities that support the wellbeing, safety and participation of the community as well as continuously look to improve and embrace new approaches to achieve better outcomes for all. With an industrious and diversified economy, wherever your skills, talents and passions lie, we can offer you the opportunity to have a rewarding career with ongoing learning and development opportunities.

We recognise contributions to our workforce and offer:

• Above Award wages and Employer Superannuation at 13.5% with salary sacrifice options.
• Flexible work arrangements.
• A wide range of leave entitlements.
• Health and Wellness programs, including onsite gyms.
• Discounted membership at Doone Kennedy Hobart Aquatic Centre.
• Ability to purchase additional leave after 12 months of service.
• An Employee Assistance Program that offers onsite visits.
• Corporate Health Plan discounts with BUPA, St. Lukes and Medibank.

Learn more about what the City of Hobart can offer you.

The City of Hobart is committed to building an inclusive community and workplace. As an equal opportunity employer, we encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, abilities, ages and identities.

City of Hobart has a strong commitment to health and safety. Appointment will be subject to satisfactory pre-employment background checks. These will include reference checks, verification of qualifications, National Criminal History record check, and Medical Assessment including drug and alcohol testing.

Learn more about our vision, mission and values.

If you're passionate about compliance, and ready to take on a role that challenges and rewards, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today

If you require any further information specific to this role please contact Kirsten Turner, Manager City Compliance, on or email 

All applications must be made in the online portal, and you can save your application as you progress through the stages until you submit your final application. If you have any issues with submitting your application, please email details of the issue to Please note that we do not accept applications via email or after the position has closed so if you have issues submitting your application, please contact us prior to the closing time.

Applications close 11:59 pm Sunday 31 August 2025.

Candidates are initially selected for interview based on the details provided in their application.

The City of Hobart assesses all applications based on merit.

Positions are filled, based on how well the successful candidate meets the requirements of the position.

Learn more about the selection process on our website.