Construction Enforcement Officer

Careers at Council; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 68,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

Yarra City Council is seeking a Temporary Band 5 Construction Enforcement Permits Officer to join the Compliance & Parking Services Branch in the municipality. The role focuses on patrols, inspections, and enforcement of local laws and permits to protect the community.

You will conduct proactive site inspections, investigate enforcement matters, and work with stakeholders, upholding public safety and council values.

Qualifications

• Police Check and pre-employment medical assessment required.

Responsibilities

• Actively undertake patrols of the Municipality and perform both reactive and proactive inspections of work sites to ensure compliance with Council’s General Local Law and permits, Road Management Act, Environment Protection Act, Planning and Environment Act and other relevant legislation.
• Ensure public safety is maintained where works are being undertaken on or adjacent to any Council Land.
• Have a proven ability to conduct investigations, instigate appropriate enforcement action, conduct interviews of those involved and present this evidence in a Court of law.

Job description

Temporary - Full Time– 12 Month Contract – Proposed starting date 2 November 2026

Band 5 - $80,410.19 per annum + super + RDO (RDO applicable for full time 38 hours per week only)

NOTE:The core days are Monday to Friday.This position requires the incumbent to perform weekend work on a rotating roster. Penalty rates apply. Other out of hours work opportunities may be available.

The Construction Enforcement Permits Officer position sits within the Compliance & Parking Services Branch which provides a high level of customer service within the municipality, balancing community needs and safety as a priority. The role specifically sits within the Construction Enforcement unit which deals with the building and development industry within the municipality.

You will:

• Actively undertake patrols of the Municipality and perform both reactive and proactive inspections of work sites to ensure compliance with Council’s General Local Law and permits, Road Management Act, Environment Protection Act, Planning and Environment Act and other relevant legislation.
• Ensure public safety is maintained where works are being undertaken on or adjacent to any Council Land.
• Have a proven ability to conduct investigations, instigate appropriate enforcement action, conduct interviews of those involved and present this evidence in a Court of law.

You will also be required to build and maintain a professional working relationship with all stakeholders and exhibit, respect, teamwork and innovation to improve productivity and efficiency whilst performing your key duties.

Yarra City Council is an exciting and progressiveOrganisation. We pride ourselves on our inclusive culture and the development of our staff.

For further information see the position description or contact Chris Harrison - Team Leader Construction Enforcement via **************@yarracity.vic.gov.au

Construction Enforcement Permits Officer Position Description January 2026 - Band 5 (1).pdf

Applications closeon Tuesday 13 October 2026, at 11:55pm.

In your application, the selection panel will assess your CV against the technical skills, abilities, and qualifications of the Position Description.

*This position is subject to satisfactory Police Check and a pre-employment medical assessment prior to commencement. Pre-employment checks are not used by Yarra City Council to prevent any applicant from applying for this position. Each application will be considered on its merits.

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