ABOUT THE ROLE
Please read all information carefully before applying.
Under general direction, the Planning and Development Compliance Officer is responsible for undertaking investigations, compliance monitoring and enforcement activities relating to planning, building, plumbing, environmental health and local laws. This position provides professional advice, promotes voluntary compliance, investigates alleged breaches, prepares evidence and documentation, and contributes to the effective delivery of Council’s statutory regulatory functions.
Employment Status: Full Time, Permanent
Hours of Work: 72.50 hours per fortnight, nine (9) day fortnight
Award: Level 4 of the Queensland Local Government Industry (Stream A) Award – State 2017
Salary Range: $90,418 to $95,198 gross per annum
ABOUT YOU
The successful candidate will have:
| Essential Knowledge, skills and abilities |
- Demonstrated experience in investigating and enforcing planning, building, plumbing, environmental health, local laws or other regulatory compliance matters including evidence gathering and regulatory processes.
- Well-developed computer skills including experience in the use of the Microsoft Office suite and corporate information management systems.
- Well-developed communication, negotiation and conflict resolution skills including the ability to manage difficult conversations and achieve practical compliance outcomes.
- Demonstrated high level of customer service skills, both face to face and electronic.
- Knowledge of relevant legislation relating planning, building, plumbing, environmental health, local government, local laws and other policies.
- Ability to work effectively as part of a small team in a highly active, deadline-driven environment.
- Ability to work unsupervised, with strong time management and organisational skills.
| Essential Education/Qualifications |
- Tertiary qualifications in urban and regional planning, building, plumbing or environmental health or a related discipline, or the ability to obtain such qualifications, and/or a combination of relevant qualifications and demonstrated industry experience relevant to the role.
| Essential Licences |
- Possession and maintenance of a minimum Queensland ‘C’ Class Driver Licence.
BENEFITS
We have a range of benefits that include:
- Fortnightly RDO
- 5 weeks annual leave + 17.5% leave loading
- 3 weeks Personal/Carers Leave
- 8 weeks paid Parental Leave
- Domestic and Family Violence Leave
- Uniforms and PPE provided (if applicable to your role)
- Flexible Work Arrangements
- Annual wage progression
- 12% Superannuation
- Salary Sacrifice opportunities
- Access to a range of learning and development opportunities, including on-the-job learning and formal training programs
- Employee Assistance Program
| Physical Requirements / Position Environment |
- This position is equally an indoor and outdoor role that requires a sufficient physical ability to work in a shared office setting, driving and walking which may involve long periods in any of the aforementioned.
- This position is required to carry out light to moderate manual handling, bending, kneeling, twisting, squatting, lifting and carrying.
Council is committed to providing and maintaining a safe and healthy workplace. This includes taking all steps that are reasonably practicable to prevent the spread of preventable occupational diseases. In accordance with Council’s P0199 Vaccinations and Health Monitoring Procedure, positions exposed to occupational diseases will be subject to the Workplace Immunisation Program.
MORE INFORMATION & QUESTIONS
Council is committed to building an inclusive culture that respects and promotes human rights and diversity and acknowledges that we respectfully journey together to aspire to be an inclusive and capable organisation. We are an equal employment opportunity employer and place value on our diverse workforce. We encourage applicants representing all genders, ethnicities, ages, languages, sexual orientations, people with a disability, and those with family responsibilities to apply.
As part of the selection process applicants may be required to undertake some or all of the following pre-employment assessments/check:
- Pre-employment medical including a drug & alcohol test
- National Police/Criminal History Check
- Right to Work in Australia Check
- Qualification/Licence Verification
- Working with Children Check (Blue Card)
- Practical Assessment
For further information, please view the Position Description.
For enquiries in relation to this vacancy, please call 07 4761 5300 or email.
CLOSING DATE
11.59pm Wednesday, 26 August 2026
Late applications will only be accepted at the discretion of the Chief Executive Officer.
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