Development Compliance Officer

• Permanent Full Time oppurtunity (9 day fortnight, 36.25 hours/week)
• Certificate 4, Diploma or equivalent in an investigatory discipline
• LGO 4 ($79,414 - $85,123 per annum + superannuation) based on skills, qualifications and experience

Why Choose Us

Townsville City Council is the largest local government authority in Northern Australia. We are committed to creating value by growing Townsville through driving economic diversity and generating an enriching lifestyle.

Our organisation provides and maintains close to $9 billion worth of community assets including water and wastewater network and treatment plants, bridges, drainage, roads, waste management, community facilities, sporting venues and more.

We contribute to an active lifestyle for our residents and visitors through events, providing recreational facilities, protecting the natural environment and heritage, while creating a mentally and physically healthy city.

We are driving economic diversity and cultivating an enriching lifestyle, growing a city for this and future generations by building a vibrant, sustainable and innovative city.

Council's vision is for Townsville to be a connected, lifestyle driven and innovation focused city while continuing to deliver service excellence and to be led by our community to create an exciting today and future.

Our Vision: A globally connected community driven by lifestyle and nature.

Our Purpose: Grow Townsville

Our Values: Safety, Excellence, Respect, Value, Enjoyment

About the Role

This position plays a key role in ensuring compliance with Council's policies, local laws, and state legislation across building, development, and pool-related matters. You'll be responsible for conducting property inspections, including structures, business activities, pools and permits—to make sure they meet relevant standards and legal requirements.

The role also involves leading or supporting investigations within the Environmental Health and Regulation Team, ensuring all actions align with Council procedures, industry standards and legislative frameworks. You'll be a key point of support for the Compliance team, offering guidance, coaching and mentoring on a range of compliance issues, including building, development, planning and pool safety.

In addition, you'll contribute to building a results-driven and accountable culture by helping staff and leaders deliver on Council's Corporate Plan. You'll also follow business continuity directions during unplanned disruptions, such as natural disasters or emergency events, to support critical operations.

This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys working collaboratively, values integrity and accountability, and wants to make a positive difference in the community.

About You

The ideal candidate will have proven experience in promoting a strong safety culture and ensuring compliance with Health and Safety Management Systems through visible leadership and due diligence. They will have a solid understanding of legislation and regulations relating to building, development and pool compliance, including local laws and community consultation requirements.

They will be confident in interpreting legislation, technical documents and policies, and possess strong investigative skills with the ability to gather and present evidence for legal proceedings. The role requires someone who can work independently, exercise sound judgement and handle conflict with professionalism and diplomacy.

Strong written communication, report writing and time management skills are essential.

How to Apply

Your application can be submitted through the 'Apply' button. Please include a cover letter (maximum 2 pages), outlining how your skills, qualifications and experience would allow you to achieve success in this role. We also will require your resume and attached copies of any licences and qualifications as per the key requirements of the role.

For further information review the Position Description.

Closing Date: 11.45pm, Wednesday 8 October

What We Offer

• 17.5% annual leave loading
• Up to 5 weeks annual leave
• Up to 3 weeks Personal/Carers Leave
• 14 weeks paid Parental Leave
• Domestic and Family Violence Leave
• Natural Disaster Leave
• Up to *13.5% Superannuation employer contribution for contributing members
• Salary Sacrifice opportunities
• Learning and Development opportunities
• Fitness Passport program offering discounted membership to selected gym, pool, and yoga facilities
• Employee Loyalty Program offering discounts at selected local businesses
• Employee Assistance Program

* The Council contribution to employees' superannuation for contributing employees shall be 13.5% of the employees' ordinary time earnings subject to the employee contributing a minimum of 6% of their ordinary time earnings.

We are committed to creating a safe and inclusive workplace where diverse styles, backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued, encouraged, and respected. People from diverse backgrounds (including but not limited to, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, people with diverse gender identities and sexualities, people from different cultural and linguistic backgrounds, people with disability, and veterans) are encouraged to apply

All successful candidates are required to undergo drug and alcohol testing as part of the recruitment process. Please be aware Townsville City Council has a 'zero tolerance' policy to drugs and alcohol in the workplace.

If you need any adjustments to be made to the recruitment process or if you would like to discuss any accessibility requirements, please contact or phone for a confidential discussion.