Development Compliance & Environmental Steward

the original; Sydney; On-site; AUD 104,000 - 124,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

12% superannuation

Fitness passport

Employee assistance program

Annual flu shots

Health and wellbeing programme

Novated lease options

Job summary

Sutherland Shire Council is seeking a Development Compliance Officer to monitor development consents and investigate breaches under the Local Government Act. You will handle inquiries, provide timely guidance, and respond to urgent compliance matters to uphold environmental and planning standards in the Sutherland Shire.

You will receive and investigate complaints, issue notices, conduct inspections, support legal proceedings, and contribute to policy improvements while keeping stakeholders

Qualifications

• Qualifications in a related discipline or substantial experience in Development Control, Building Surveying, Town Planning, or Statutory Investigation/Enforcement.
• Proven track record in compliance and regulatory functions.
• Excellent interpersonal skills to foster positive relationships with stakeholders.
• Strong customer service and conflict resolution abilities.

Responsibilities

• Receive and investigate complaints.
• Monitor development activities and enforce legislation.
• Issue notices and orders and conduct inspections.
• Support legal proceedings and contribute to policy improvements.
• Maintain communication with stakeholders through reporting and education initiatives.

Skills

Development control

Building surveying

Town planning

Regulatory compliance

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Related discipline qualification or substantial experience in Development Control, Building Surveying, Town Planning, or Statutory Investigation/Enforcement

Job description

Sutherland Shire Council is seeking a Development Compliance Officer to monitor development consents and investigate breaches under the Local Government Act. You will handle inquiries, provide timely guidance, and respond to urgent compliance matters to uphold environmental and planning standards in the Sutherland Shire.

You will receive and investigate complaints, issue notices, conduct inspections, support legal proceedings, and contribute to policy improvements while keeping stakeholders