Development Compliance Officer

Government client (agency undisclosed); Sydney; On-site; AUD 83,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site parking

Public transport access

35-hour work week

Contract extension potential

Job summary

This Local Council on Sydney's Lower North Shore is seeking a Development Compliance Officer for a 6-month contract to investigate and enforce compliance with building and environmental regulations.

You will conduct inspections, handle unauthorised works, oversee pool inspections, and prepare evidence for court proceedings, with laid-out penalties and enforcement actions.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in Building Surveying or currently enrolled in related experience.
• Strong knowledge of the Assessment Act Regulations, Swimming Pool Act, and Environment-related Acts.
• Current and valid Driver's Licence.

Responsibilities

• Carry out investigations and inspections related to unauthorised land use and building non-compliance.
• Oversee the Council's mandatory Swimming Pool Inspection Program.
• Represent Council in court by preparing and providing evidence.
• Issue Penalty Infringement Notices and Orders under relevant legislation.

Skills

Building compliance

Investigations

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Tertiary Qualification in Building Surveying

Relevant experience (enrolled)

Tools

Assessment Act Regulations

Swimming Pool Act knowledge

Environment Act knowledge

Job description

• 6 Month Contract with view for extension
• On Site Parking and easy Public Transport access
• Healthy work life balance - 35 hours p/w, Monday - Friday

ABOUT THE COMPANY

This Local Council based in the Sydney's Lower North Shore is looking for a Development Compliance Officer to add to the team. You will play a crucial role in protecting the safety of the community, by ensuring compliance with building and environmental regulations.

ABOUT THE POSITION

This is a 6 month contract during which you will actively perform business functions related to investigating and taking appropriate enforcement actions concerning compliance matters.

DUTIES

• Carry out and investigate complaints and inspections related to unauthorised land use, unsafe structures, unauthorised building work and overall non compliant with conditions of development consent
• Oversee Council's mandatory Swimming Pool Inspection Program
• Represent Council in court through preparation and providing evidence
• Issue Penalty infringement Notices & Orders in accordance with relevant legislation, including Swimming Pool Act, Environmental Planning and Assessment Act & Protection of the Environment Act
• Provide strong customer service towards customer needs

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

• Tertiary Qualifications in Building Surveying or currently enrolled in relevant experience
• Strong knowledge of Assessment Act Regulations, Swimming Pool Act, Protection of the Environment Act and associated Regulations
• Current and valid Driver's License
• Council experience preferred but not essential
• E1 Accredited Swimming Pool Certifier highly desirable

BENEFITS

• $60 - $70 p/h + Super, negotiable based on experience
• On-site training provided
• Opportunity for extension based on performance
• Expand on your experience within a reputable Council