Development Compliance Officer

18 hours ago

Hervey Bay Queensland, Australia Fraser Coast Regional Council Full time $86,395 - $93,401 per year

Development Compliance OfficerRegulatory ServicesPermanent Full TimeHervey Bay

Stream A Level 4/5 (competency based) - $86,795 to $93,401 plus superannuation

  • + 9-day fortnight
  • +$3,000 relocation allowance for suitable candidate

At Fraser Coast Regional Council our people are our most important asset and central to achieving our purpose of Building Better Communities Together.

What we are looking for:

The Development Compliance Officer role is ideal for someone who enjoys investigations, customer service, and legal processes. Ensure compliance with planning and building laws, support enforcement, advise stakeholders, and resolve conflicts while contributing to a dynamic team and upholding Council's values of Trust, Respect, Accountability, Initiative, Teamwork, and Service.

What your day will look like:

  • Enforce legislative Acts, Planning Schemes, Regulations, and policies to ensure compliance within required timeframes.
  • Provide advice on legislative matters and compliance issues to stakeholders.
  • Conduct independent investigations of alleged breaches, obtaining lawful evidence.
  • Prepare reports, notices, and legal documents, ensuring compliance with legislative timeframes.
  • Recommend legal proceedings and prepare Briefs of Evidence for enforcement actions.
  • Execute Warrants and Orders to enter for enforcement tasks.

Please click here to view a full position description.

What you'll need for success:

  • Certificate IV (AQF level 4 or above) in relevant field of study or relevant Trade Qualification (AQF level 3 or above) and relevant experience as detailed in the competency table

What's nice to have:

  • Ability to acquire a Certificate IV (AQF level 4) in Government Investigations (statutory compliance)
  • Tertiary qualifications (AQF level 7 or above) in a relevant discipline such as town planning, building, land management, environmental management, on-site environmental management, government or law.
  • Swimming Pool Inspectors Licence.
  • Building Surveyor Accreditation.

We understand that not all candidates will meet every selection criterion. If you have the right approach and the ability to contribute effectively, we welcome your application.

Benefits of Working with Council

Committed to providing quality services to our community, we strongly support an inclusive and values driven culture, recognising your individual skills, knowledge and talent. As part of this we have implemented our Leadership Development Program, Boss to Coach.

We alsocreate innovative solutions to labour shortages through our TEMPO program which has been recognised by our HR peers nationally in 2022, as well as winning the LGMA 2023 Excellence in Innovation award. Click here to review our Employee Value Proposition.

What we Offer:

  • Values based culture
  • Employee discount shopping program
  • Professional development
  • Flexible working arrangements including work from home
  • Study assistance program
  • Novated leasing
  • 24/7 access to Employee Assistance Program
  • Paid maternity and paternity leave
  • Paid emergency services leave
  • Uniform subsidy
  • Years of service rewards

Apply now:

Applications close 11pm on Wednesday 26 November subject to change pending qualified applications received.

A cover letter outlining your suitability for the role, and a current resume is required.

For further details please contact Ange Mow, Coordinator Development Compliance at

Fraser Coast Regional Council is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.

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