Compliance and Building Officer

Clarence Valley Council; Grafton; On-site; AUD 78,000 - 93,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work options

Fitness passport

Job summary

Clarence Valley Council in Grafton, NSW, is seeking a Compliance and Building Officer to deliver high quality building and land use compliance functions, investigating unauthorised works and enforcing relevant legislation.

The role focuses on providing practical, timely advice to businesses and landowners, managing evidence, and supporting court matters while advancing environmental and planning compliance goals.

Responsibilities

• Investigate unauthorised works and illegal activity relating to development, land use and environmental compliance.
• Deliver high quality building and land use compliance functions and provide timely advice on legislative obligations.
• Gather and manage quality evidence, prepare matters for court where required, and support enforcement actions.
• Monitor post-certification development compliance and contribute to team performance and continuous improvement.

Job description

Are you looking for a rewarding career where you can grow and develop while having the benefit of living in an idyllic North Coast location? Here at Clarence Valley Council, we strive to be a progressive employer that offers a rewarding and flexible work environment. Our vision is to create a community full of opportunity and our workforce is where we start to achieve our community aspirations.

Located in the Northern Rivers of NSW, we cover 10,441 square kilometres with the three major community hubs of Grafton, Yamba and Maclean. We are one of the biggest employers in the Valley and can offer you a rewarding career and a new lifestyle. Our goal is to be the employer of choice in the Valley, creating opportunities for those who live here already and for those who want to move here.

We are in an exciting period of transformation with a focus on employee engagement, satisfaction and delivering exceptional services and facilities for the community. We strive to lead with openness and courage and want you to be part of that journey.

So come and join the team while enjoying all that Clarence Valley has to offer you and your family.

Learn more about living in the Clarence Valley here.

What you need to know...

• permanent full time - 70 hours per fortnight
• the package: $78,108 to $93,145 plus superannuation per annum
• location: Grafton, NSW
• flexible work options for a healthy work/life balance
• enjoy the benefits of flex time
• access to fitness passport

About the role

The Compliance and Building Officer will deliver, high quality building and land use compliance functions relating to unauthorised matters on private land.

The role is responsible for investigating and resolving unauthorised works and illegal activity relating to development, land use and environmental compliance matters. Proactive and reactive compliance action will be delivered in a timely, accurate and practical manner to businesses, developers, contractors, landowners and persons occupying land to ensure quality advice is provided regarding legislative obligations, legal implications of unauthorised practice, and to ensure appropriate corrective actions are taken.

This position undertakes compliance and enforcement activities in accordance with relevant legislation, Council policies, procedures and development consent conditions, with a focus on the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act, Building Code of Australia, Swimming Pools Act, and Protection of the Environment Operations Act.

The role also monitors post-certification development compliance, gathers and manages quality evidence, prepares matters for court where required, and contributes to team performance and continuous improvement initiatives.

Other important information

This position is located at Council's Grafton Office, however, this may change should business needs identify other work locations to be more appropriate to deliver our services in the future.

A probation period applies to this position.

Council is an EEO employer and First Nations people are encouraged to apply. Council also recognises the skills and attributes of veterans and welcomes applications from ex-service personnel.

Closing date

Tuesday 13 October 2026 at 11.30 pm (NSW time).