Development Compliance Officer

Moira Shire Council; Cobram; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Above Award pay

Positive culture

Work From Home

Leadership program

Wellness initiatives

Parental leave

Volunteer leave

Job summary

Moira Shire Council is seeking a Planning and Building Compliance Officer to ensure regulatory compliance across planning, building, and related acts. The role involves enforcing, educating, and engaging with the community to promote sustainable development within the Moira Shire.

You will apply risk-based approaches, provide expert guidance to developers and stakeholders, and work across urban and rural areas with field duties in a supportive, values-driven council culture.

Qualifications

• Relevant qualifications and/or substantial experience in enforcement or investigations.
• Experience interpreting and enforcing planning and building legislation.
• Ability to conduct risk assessments and prioritise compliance activities.
• Effective judgement, communication, and critical thinking skills.
• Knowledge of GIS, document, and complaint management systems.
• Ability to work autonomously and collaboratively.

Responsibilities

• Deliver comprehensive compliance activities through enforcement, education, and community engagement.
• Apply risk-based compliance strategies to prioritise activities and resources.
• Aim to achieve voluntary compliance through proactive education and early intervention, with formal enforcement used where necessary.
• Provide expert advice and guidance to foster understanding of planning and building requirements for developers and industry stakeholders.
• Contribute to a culture of compliance that aligns with Moira Shire's vision of sustainable growth while preserving liveability.
• Work across diverse urban and rural areas with field-based activities and strong cross-team collaboration.

Skills

Enforcement experience

Investigations experience

Risk assessment

Effective communication

Autonomous & collaborative

GIS knowledge

Education

Relevant qualifications in enforcement

Experience interpreting planning/building legislation

Tools

GIS software

Document management systems

Complaint management systems

Job description

Hiring Manager: Jason McConkey - Manager Regulatory and Emergency Services - 0358 719 *** or *******@moira.vic.gov.au

Become a Part of Moira Shire Council’s Exciting Journey!

At Moira Shire Council, we're reimagining local government with fresh ideas, a friendly approach, and a passion for making a real difference in our vibrant regional community. Nestled along the stunning Murray River, our region spans from the lush Barmah Forest to lively towns like Cobram, Numurkah, Nathalia, and Yarrawonga—one of Victoria’s top holiday spots.

We believe in working together with honesty, respect, integrity, teamwork, and accountability to create a future everyone can be proud of.

Our role as a Council? To serve, support, and inspire our communities to facilitate the success of the Moira2045 Community Vision.

Why Work With Us?

• Above Award pay rates
• A strong, values based, positive organisational culture
• Supportive and family-friendly workplace.
• Flexible work arrangements to suit your lifestyle with opportunity to Work From Home
• Access to extensive training and education opportunities, including in-house leadership program
• Superannuation information sessions with Vision Super
• Salary packaging and novated leases available
• Access to wellness initiatives
• Corporate discounts at fivegyms across our shire
• Generous parental leave
• Up to two days paid volunteer leave for a community service within our shire.
• Cultural andceremonial leave.
• Opportunities for purchased leave to better accommodate your lifestyle.
• So much more.....

Please note all benefits are considered individually for roles on a pro-rata basis. Temporary and part-time roles may not be eligible for all inclusions.

Moira Shire Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Moira promotes a workplace that actively seeks to include, welcome and value the contributions of all people and encourages people with a disability, Aboriginal Australians, young people and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply.

Role Purpose and Objectives

The Planning and Building Compliance Officer plays a critical role within the Regulatory and Emergency Services Department, ensuring compliance with the Planning and Environment Act 1987, Building Act 1993, permit conditions, the Moira Planning Scheme, Building Regulations, and other relevant legislation. This position supports community amenity and promotes sustainable development outcomes across the Shire.

The role delivers comprehensive compliance activities through a balanced approach of enforcement, education, and community engagement. It applies risk-based compliance strategies to prioritise activities and resources effectively, aiming to achieve voluntary compliance through proactive education and early intervention, with formal enforcement used where necessary.

As a key liaison between Council and the community, developers, and industry stakeholders, the officer provides expert advice and guidance to foster understanding of planning and building requirements. The position contributes to a culture of compliance that aligns with Moira Shire's vision of sustainable growth, while preserving the character and liveability of our communities.

The role involves considerable field work across the Shire's diverse urban and rural areas, requiring flexibility, strong problem-solving skills, and the ability to work independently whilst maintaining collaborative relationships with internal teams and external stakeholders.

For more information about the role view the Position Description HERE (if Hyperlink is not working, click "Apply" to view it)

This role comes with a commuter use vehicle (cut down on fuel costs).

Essential qualifications and experience

• Relevant qualifications and/or substantial experience in enforcement or investigations.
  • Experience interpreting and enforcing planning and building legislation.
  • Ability to conduct risk assessments and prioritise compliance activities.
  • Effective judgement, communication, and critical thinking skills.
  • Knowledge of GIS, document, and complaint management systems.
  • Ability to work autonomously and collaboratively.

Desirable qualifications and experience

• • Experience in a regional Council.
  • Membership in relevant professional associations.
  • Commitment to professional development.
  • Ability to innovate, review and improve processes.