Development Compliance Officer

Pulse Software; Lane Cove; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work practices

Wellness program

Professional development

Job summary

Lane Cove Council is seeking two Development Compliance Officers to join the Regulatory Services team. You will provide advice on development and building compliance, respond to service requests and assist with certificates and safety statements.

Two permanent full-time positions, on-site at Lane Cove. Tertiary qualifications in Building Surveying or relevant experience, plus a C-class licence, are required. The role supports a progressive, inclusive community and offers professional development.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Written communication

Driver licence (C-class)

Education

Building Surveying qualification

Job description

Location: Lane Cove Council Civic Centre, 48 Longueville Road, Lane Cove

Department: Development Assessment & Compliance

Employment type: Full-Time

Work Arrangement: On-site

Team: Regulatory Services

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 [phone].

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.