Building and Development Compliance Officer

Permanent

Full-time (average of 38 hours per week)

Two positions available

The City of Rockingham is located 40km south of the Perth CBD and is one of the fastest growing local governments in the south metropolitan area. We are responsible for the provision and delivery of high quality services, facilities and events that meet or exceed community expectations. Providing a safe and healthy workplace for our employees is important to us and we are committed to employing team members who share the City's Values of Recognition, Ethics, Service, Professional Development, Empowerment, Communication and Teamwork – RESPECT. These Values are incorporated into all aspects of employment at the City.

As part of our Building and Development Compliance team, you will primarily conduct development compliance investigations, as well as enforcing compliance of various statutes and local laws.

You are able to understand, interpret, apply and enforce legislation, and accurately convey relevant information and advice to members of the public. With the ability to work independently, you have previous experience in a public relations or customer service role which has fine-tuned your ability to communicate effectively with people in potential conflict situations, ensuring that the appropriate aspects of the law are complied with. You have an eye for detail and the ability to conduct interviews and inspections to determine if legislative or local law breaches have occurred.

A current and valid 'C' class driver's licence is essential, as this role requires site visits on a daily basis. Experience in a compliance role is desirable, as is previous experience in a local government.

To be considered for this role, you must address the following selection criteria as part of your online application:

• Sound negotiation and interpersonal skills.

• Sound analytical and decision making skills.

• Ability to understand, interpret and apply relevant building and development legislation including the Building Act 2011, Building Code of Australia, Caravan Parks and Camping Grounds Act 1995, City Town Planning Scheme, Litter Act 1979, Local Government Act 1995, Planning and Development Act 2005, Residential Design Code and other City policies and approval processes, schemes and local laws.

• Practical experience in compliance / enforcement

We are offering a gross salary of $83,781 per annum and:

• 12% superannuation with the option to co-contribute up to a further 5% resulting in a total of 22%
• Flexible working arrangements, including a 9 day fortnight and two additional paid days of absence per annum
• A variety of health and wellbeing programmes including a physical health reimbursement subsidy payments of up to $200 per annum, free flu vaccinations, free skin cancer checks, mental health programs and Employee Assistance Provider (EAP) services
• Training and development opportunities including paid study leave and study fees
• Salary packaging opportunities for motor vehicles, etc.

An information package is available on our website.

Applications should be submitted online by 4pm, Wednesday 1 October 2025.

If you identify as a person with disability and require adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process please contact the Recruitment Team via email at or phone We're happy to discuss options to assist you e.g. we can provide alternate formats for application forms, or alternate methods of applying.

The City of Rockingham encourages applicants from a diverse range of backgrounds, including First Nations people, people living with disability and people who speak a first language other than English.