Compliance Officer

4 days ago


Toowoomba, Queensland, Australia Toowoomba Regional Council Full time $86,000 - $92,927 per year

BRING YOUR SKILLS AND FOCUS TO OUR COMPLIANCE TEAM AND THRIVE AT TOOWOOMBA REGIONAL COUNCIL

About the position

The Compliance Officer position will work under general direction and be responsible for investigating, monitoring, and enforcing Development Control, Animal Management, Local Law and Regulated Parking legislation and Council local laws.

Upon appointment this position will be assigned to the Development Control Section. The successful applicant may also be required to perform duties in other sections of the Environmental and Regulatory Services branch, including: Animal Management, Local Law Compliance, Regulated Parking, and other sections of the Environmental and Regulatory Services Branch.

  • The salary range for this position is $86, $92,927.77 gross per annum, plus 17.5% annual leave loading and up to 12.65% superannuation.
  • This is a Permanent Full time position based in the Toowoomba CBD.
  • CBD Parking provided.
  • Work in a safety-conscious organisation - home safe every day
  • Professional development and learning opportunities.
  • Salary sacrificing opportunities to boost your superannuation.
  • Corporate discounts on selected private health insurance.
  • Active social club – TRC Employee's Association.
  • Access to the Fitness Passport Program - providing access to a wide range of local health, fitness, and leisure facilities with a single membership.
  • Free Flu Vaccinations and Skin Checks.
  • A supportive work environment.
  • Employee Assistance Program – free 24 hour nationwide confidential counselling services for employees and their families going through personal or work-related problems.

How to be successful in this position - Success Criteria

To be considered for this position, applicants are encouraged to ensure their qualifications and skills align with the 'Success Criteria' outlined in the Position Description when submitting their application (Once logged into your Seek account, click the 'Apply' button to be redirected to the Toowoomba Regional Council advertisement to access the Position Description and to apply).

How to apply

To apply, please submit the following:

  1. Your current resume.
  2. A document (maximum 2 pages) that addresses each of the Position Success Criteria listed in the Position Description. For each criterion:
  3. Use headings to identify which criterion you are addressing.
  4. Provide specific examples that demonstrate your skills, experience, and achievements related to that criterion. (Tip: tell us what you did, how you did it, and what the outcome was).

IMPORTANT: Applications that do not address the Success Criteria may not be considered.

The preferred candidate will be required to undertake a Criminal History Check and a pre-employment medical assessment to assess their ability to perform the genuine occupational requirements of the position.

Visit our website  for information on how to apply for jobs at Toowoomba Regional Council.  Applicants are encouraged to apply online.

For further information

Please contact Glenn Gellatly - Program Leader Development Control - on within business hours.

Closing date

The closing date for applications is at 11:45pm on Tuesday, 14 October 2025.

About Council

The Toowoomba region is about rich traditions and bold ambitions. Our long and proud agricultural history has evolved Toowoomba into Australia's second largest inland city supporting diverse townships in the council area and acting as a service centre for South West Qld and North West NSW. The region is boldly forging new opportunities around the Surat Basin resource sector, education, health, transport and massive infrastructure investments. Growth hasn't come at the expense of liveability though, with Toowoomba twice voted in the top 5 most family friendly cities in Australia.

Toowoomba Regional Council services a regional population of 178,500 and employs a team of approximately 1,600 staff, dedicated and passionate about delivering excellent customer service to the community, residents and visitors throughout the region. We recognise that our success depends upon attracting and retaining skilled and talented staff and offer a wide variety of interesting challenges and opportunities to develop your career.

Council does not accept unsolicited agency approaches or applications for this or any other vacancy. No response will be provided.


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