Development Compliance Officer

Lane Cove Council; Lane Cove; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Lane Cove Council on the lower North Shore invites applications for two Development Compliance Officers to join our Building/Development Compliance team. This permanent full-time role (35 hours per week) provides expert advice to the public and staff on development, building compliance and unauthorised works, helping to protect our communities.

You will assess, respond to service requests, and assist the Principal Building Surveyor with Building Information Certificates and Annual Fire Safety

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in Building Surveying or relevant experience.
• Current C Class Driver Licence.
• Knowledge of Environmental Planning and Assessment Act, Regulations, Swimming Pool Act and related Regulations.

Responsibilities

• Provide advice to the public and staff on development, building compliance and unauthorised works.
• Respond to service requests related to building/development compliance.
• Assist the Principal Building Surveyor with Building Information Certificates & Annual Fire Safety Statements.

Skills

Current C Class Driver Licence

Education

Tertiary Qualifications in Building Surveying or relevant experience

Job description

Hours: Permanent Full Time, 35 hours per week

About the company

Are you looking for an opportunity to be part of an innovative Councilseeking to make a positive difference in the community you support? We have anexciting opportunity for two motivated and experienced Development Compliance Officer to join our team.

Located on the lower North Shore, our leafy suburbs have a vibrant anddiverse village atmosphere. We aim to provide "best value" services andfacilities to the community whilst ensuring a sustainable future and are committed to creating a thoughtful, protective and inclusive community that supports children and young people to feel empowered, safe and protected.

If you are open to fresh ideas, committed to progressing new initiativesand driven to provide the very best service to our community, we want to hearfrom you.

About the role

You will be responsible for providing adviceto both the public and staff on matters relating to development, buildingcompliance and unauthorised works. The two roles have been identified to assist with the workload in the Building/ Development Compliance area and will in short respond to service requests-

• Illegal building works
• Illegal land users
• Swimming pool safety
• Assist the Principle Building Surveyor with –Building Information Certificates & Annual Fires Safety Statements

About you

Thesuccessful candidate will have:

• Tertiary Qualifications in Building Surveying or currently enrolled or relevant experience.
• Current C Class Driver Licence.
• Basic working knowledge of the relevant sections of the Environmental Planning and Assessment act, Regulations, Swimming Pool Act, Protection of the Environment Act and associated Regulations.

Proven ability to write correspondence, reports and submissionsincluding documentation for legal matters.

What we offer

We hire great people with a wide variety of skills,experience and backgrounds maintaining always that inclusion and diversity lieat the heart of what we do. For those who join us we offer:

• Flexible work practices aimed at achieving work/life balance
• An employee wellnessprogram and discounted gym memberships
• Extensive professional development and training opportunities
• Theconvenience of being close to shops, cafes, an aquatic centre and a gym.

Further information regarding this role can be found in the Position Description or by contacting Mark Brisby on (02) 9911 3***.

Council is an inclusive employer. We strive to reflect the community in which we work, as a result we welcome and encourage applications from skilled people from all walks of life.