Compliance Officer

Recruitmenthub; Macksville; On-site; AUD 38,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous leave entitlements

Professional development

Remote area benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Discounted gym and pool memberships

Salary packaging options

Job summary

Nambucca Valley Council in Macksville, NSW is seeking a hands-on Compliance Officer to investigate complaints, inspect properties and ensure development, land use and environmental activities comply with legislation.

This role blends fieldwork with regulatory duties and community engagement, requiring someone who can interpret legislation, communicate clearly and work with residents, businesses and agencies.

Qualifications

• Ability to read, interpret and apply legislation
• Strong analytical, administrative and record-keeping skills
• Excellent communication, negotiation and mediation skills
• Sound judgement, attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities
• Strong customer service and Microsoft Office skills
• A current Class C driver's licence
• Experience in local government investigations, enforcement or development compliance would be highly regarded

Responsibilities

• Investigating compliance matters
• Conducting inspections and audits
• Managing enforcement matters
• Working with the community

Skills

Legislation interpretation

Analytical skills

Communication and negotiation

Regulatory compliance

MS Office skills

Driving licence (Class C)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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Compliance Officer

Macksville, Australia

Reference: 6940976

• 21 hours per week | $829 - $960 per week + superannuation
• Investigations, inspections and regulatory compliance
• A varied role combining fieldwork, legislation and community engagement

Make a difference in the community you serve.

Do you have an eye for detail, a sound understanding of legislation and the confidence to navigate challenging conversations?

Nambucca Valley Council is looking for a practical, confident and solutions-focused Compliance Officer to join our Development and Environment Services team.

This is a hands-on role where you'll be out in the community investigating complaints, inspecting properties and ensuring development, land use and environmental activities comply with relevant legislation.

What will you be doing?

You’ll play an important role in protecting our community and environment by:

• Investigating compliance matters - Responding to complaints relating to building works, land use, development approvals and environmental concerns.
• Conducting inspections and audits - Monitoring development consent conditions, inspecting swimming pools and auditing industrial operations.
• Managing enforcement matters - Investigating breaches, preparing reports and issuing notices, orders or infringements where required.
• Working with the community - Providing advice, resolving concerns and liaising with residents, businesses and government agencies.

Who are we looking for?

You might already be working in local government compliance, regulatory services, environmental health, building or planning. Alternatively, you may bring transferable experience in investigations, regulatory administration or a similar field.

What's important is your ability to interpret legislation, assess situations objectively and communicate confidently, even when conversations aren't straightforward.

To be successful, you'll bring:

• The ability to read, interpret and apply legislation
• Strong analytical, administrative and record-keeping skills
• Excellent communication, negotiation and mediation skills
• Sound judgement, attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities
• Strong customer service and Microsoft Office skills
• A current Class C driver's licence

Experience in local government investigations, enforcement or development compliance, along with relevant qualifications, would be highly regarded.

Why join Nambucca Valley Council?

• $829 - $960 per week + super, depending on skills and experience
• Generous leave entitlements, including long service leave after five years
• Professional development and training opportunities
• Discounted fitness and pool memberships
• Salary packaging options, including remote area benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Corporate wardrobe and PPE
• A supportive, collaborative team environment

And of course, there's the lifestyle! Located on the beautiful NSW Mid North Coast, just 30 minutes from Coffs Harbour, the Nambucca Valley offers stunning beaches, waterways and hinterland.

Interested? We'd love to hear from you.

For further information, contact Daniel Walsh, Director Development and Environment Services, on 0428 716 633.

Nambucca Valley Council is committed to employment equity and diversity and welcomes applications from people of all ages and backgrounds, including veterans and ex-service personnel. If you require adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact our HR team on 02 6568 2555.

Applications may be reviewed progressively, with interviews conducted before the closing date.