Construction Management Enforcement Officer

City of Boroondara; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 79,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tool of trade vehicle

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

City of Boroondara invites applications for a Construction Management Enforcement Officer. This field-based role conducts scheduled and proactive inspections of building sites to monitor compliance with Local Laws, permits, and construction management plans, protecting assets and public safety.

You will educate the community, gather evidence, maintain records, and apply enforcement action as required. The role requires strong communication, independence in a dynamic environment, and a commitment

Qualifications

• Relevant compliance/regulatory experience required.
• Ability to undertake inspections, investigations and enforcement actions.
• Strong communication with diverse stakeholders.
• Ability to manage records and evidence.

Responsibilities

• Undertake scheduled and proactive inspections of construction sites to ensure compliance with Local Laws, permits and Construction Management Plans.
• Respond to enquiries and complaints, undertake case management, and apply enforcement options to achieve compliance.
• Maintain investigation records and asset condition information, and support process improvements.

Skills

Compliance

Regulatory knowledge

Investigation

Communication

Asset protection

Education

Certificate IV in Government Compliance

Job description

Construction Management Enforcement Officer

Construction Management Enforcement Officer

• Full time, ongoing position
• Join our growing Construction Management Enforcement team
• $78,621 - $84,734 per annum plus Super and RDOs
• Tool of trade vehicle for commuter use (non-hybrid role)

We are entering an exciting period of change as our Construction Management Enforcement team grows to support safer, better-managed construction activity across the City of Boroondara. This role will help deliver first-class regulatory services by proactively monitoring construction sites, protecting Council assets, supporting community amenity and public safety, and encouraging compliance with Council's Local Laws, permits, Construction Management Plans and relevant legislation.

About the role

Reporting to the Team Leader Construction Management Enforcement, you will undertake scheduled and proactive inspections of building and development sites to monitor compliance with Council Local Laws, the Road Management Act 2004, the Environment Protection Act 2017, the Planning and Environment Act 1987, approved Construction Management Plans, permits and other relevant requirements.

You will inform and educate the community to encourage voluntary compliance, investigate possible breaches, gather evidence, maintain high-quality records and apply appropriate enforcement action in line with operational guidelines. This may include warnings, notices, infringements, EPA notices and supporting briefs of evidence where matters proceed to prosecution.

This is a field-based role that operates across the municipality and includes occasional after-hours and weekend work. There is no hybrid work offered as the success of our team comes from working together and providing support to fellow-officers to meet daily changes in demand and priorities.

About you

You have experience in a compliance, enforcement, construction, asset protection, permit, local laws or related regulatory environment, and can quickly build and apply knowledge of relevant legislation, Council standards and operational requirements.

You can interpret requirements, assess site conditions, gather evidence, manage records and make sound compliance decisions. Your clear and confident communication style helps you work effectively with property owners, builders, developers, contractors, residents, internal teams and public authorities in an authoritative, respectful and customer-focused manner.

You are highly organised, able to manage competing priorities and comfortable working independently in a dynamic field-based service environment. You enjoy collaborating with others and contributing to positive outcomes for the community.

Key responsibilities

You will undertake scheduled and proactive inspections of construction sites, asset protection matters and works undertaken by private contractors or service authorities to ensure compliance with Council standards, Local Laws, permits, Construction Management Plans and relevant legislation.

You will respond to enquiries and complaints, undertake case management, resolve issues relating to Council infrastructure and construction activity, and apply education, negotiation and enforcement options to achieve practical compliance outcomes.

You will maintain accurate investigation records, asset condition information, registers and Council system updates, while working collaboratively with internal departments and contributing to process improvements that support efficient, consistent and high-quality construction management enforcement services.

At the City of Boroondara, we are committed to creating a vibrant and inclusive city that meets the needs and aspirations of our community. Our people are at the heart of everything we do, and we foster a culture built on collaboration, respect, and innovation. You'll be part of a team that values integrity, empowers others, and inspires possibility. We offer a supportive environment where your contributions make a real difference to the community we serve.

We provide ongoing professional development opportunities and a collaborative team environment where your skills and ideas are valued.

Employment Requirements

• Relevant experience in a compliance-related field with a Certificate IV in Government Compliance or equivalent experience in a similar compliance role is desirable
• Demonstrated ability to undertake inspections, investigations and enforcement activities, including issuing notices or infringements, preparing accurate records and supporting briefs of evidence where required.
• Ability to undertake asset inspections, interpret relevant legislation and Council requirements, manage competing priorities and communicate effectively with builders, developers, contractors, residents and internal stakeholders.
• Applicants must have the right to work in Australia.
• Preferred applicants will be required to undergo a pre-employment medical assessment, a National Police Record Check, hold a current Victorian driver's licence and hold a valid Working with Children Check.

We understand that this portal may not meet the needs of people who rely on Assistive Technology or have other diverse requirements. If you have any difficulty using our recruitment system, please do not hesitate to contact People Culture and Development on (03) 9278 4*** or ***@boroondara.vic.gov.au to allow us to help in any way we can.

Who are we?

The City of Boroondara is a metropolitan council, representing more than 170,000 people in the inner-eastern suburbs of Melbourne. A leader in the local government sector, with a reputation for innovation and excellence, we believe in providing an environment where our staff thrive, both in the work they do and in how they learn and develop as people and professionals.

We like to challenge the norm and we are investing significantly in innovation and technology improvements in order to provide our customers with an even greater experience and engagement. We are putting our customers at the forefront of what we do with our organisation wide initiative, Transforming Boroondara Program.

You will be instrumental in driving this change across the organisation using best practice approaches to successfully support us from the now to our desired future state.

With so much going on it's a great time to join Boroondara!