Compliance Auditor

Georges River Council; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 85,000 - 98,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

9-day fortnight

Fitness Passport

Salary packaging options

Employee rewards program

Ongoing education

70 hours per fortnight

Job summary

Georges River Council in Sydney is seeking a Compliance Auditor (Permanent, Full-time) based in Hurstville. The role supports regulatory and compliance functions, ensuring development approvals, certification and legislative obligations are met, including enforcement of fees and contributions.

You will conduct field inspections and collaborate with certifiers, owners and agencies. Hybrid work, 70 hours per fortnight, 12% superannuation, and ongoing education are offered.

Qualifications

• Investigation, building certification and planning experience.
• Knowledge of Environmental Planning and Assessment Act and Regulations, especially breaches and contributions.
• Experience delivering process improvements.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to develop innovative, practical solutions to complex issues.
• Class C Driving Licence.

Responsibilities

• Support regulatory and compliance functions for development approvals and certifications.
• Monitor payment of development-related fees and local infrastructure contributions.
• Undertake site inspections and investigate potential breaches of development consents/certificates.
• Maintain statutory registers and prepare regulatory notices and evidence for proceedings.
• Collaborate with internal teams, certifiers, property owners and agencies to ensure compliance.
• Contribute to policy and procedure development and improve compliance systems and processes.

Skills

Investigation experience

Planning compliance

Process improvement

Communication skills

Innovative solutions

Driver Licence

Job description

Permanent, Full-time | $84,553.95 - $97,968.66 + 12% superannuation | Hurstville

About the Opportunity

The Compliance Auditor will support Council’s regulatory and compliance functions by ensuring development approvals, certification requirements, and legislative obligations are met. This role is responsible for monitoring and enforcing the payment of development-related fees, charges, and Local Infrastructure Contributions. Working across a broad range of compliance activities, you will undertake site inspections, investigate potential breaches of development consents/certificates, maintain statutory registers and records, and prepare regulatory notices, correspondence, and evidence for legal proceedings where required. This is an excellent opportunity for a professional who enjoys a mix of field-based inspections, investigations, stakeholder engagement, and process improvement. You will collaborate with internal teams, private certifiers, property owners, government agencies, and Council’s legal representatives to ensure compliance with relevant legislation, development consents, and Council approvals. The role also provides the opportunity to contribute to policy and procedure development, improve compliance systems and processes, and deliver high-quality customer service while supporting positive planning and development outcomes for the community.

What We Offer

• Permanent, Full-Time – 70 hours per fortnight
• Salary from $84,553.95 - $97,968.66 per annum plus 12% superannuation
• Hybrid work environment
• 9-day fortnight based on operational requirements
• Fitness Passport Program offering discounted membership for you and your family to selected facilities
• Salary Packaging Options
• Employee Rewards Program
• Ongoing Education and Resources

What We Are Looking For

• Knowledge and/or experience in investigation, building certification and/or planning functions
• Working knowledge of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act and relevant Regulations, particularly in relation to breaches of development consent, including development contributions
• Demonstrated experience in project work delivering process improvements
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to develop innovative, practical solutions to complex issues
• Class C Drivers Licence

Closing Date: Sunday, 18 October 2026 at 11.59 PM AEST

Offers of employment at Georges River Council are contingent upon satisfactory results of a thorough background check. Georges River Council is a progressive, people-focused organisation with 600 dedicated staff delivering exceptional services to our diverse and vibrant community. Our vision is to be 'naturally connected to place, community, and Country'. We are committed to creating accessible green, and liveable spaces, nurturing creativity, protecting the natural environment, and building a thriving local economy. We foster our values of Accountability, Professionalism, Unity and Honesty and take pride in promoting the image of Council in the community. We are committed to building a workplace culture that values diversity and inclusion, and welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, workers of all ages, people with disabilities, people who identify as LGBTQIA+ and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. At Georges River Council we are committed to putting children first and championing child safety within our community. We actively advocate for the rights of children and young people and will uphold our commitment as a child safe organisation.

Please note you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or a permanent resident or have unlimited working rights (with no Visa restrictions) to apply for this position.