Development Services Compliance Officer

Shire of Capel; Shire Of Capel; On-site; AUD 88,000 - 107,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work

Career development

Inclusive culture

Wellbeing and safety

19-day month

Base salary + benefits

Job summary

The Shire of Capel seeks an experienced Compliance Officer to develop and maintain the Development Services Compliance Framework and deliver regulatory compliance activities across Development Services. You will coordinate investigations, monitor compliance and work with planning, building and environmental health to achieve risk-based, defensible results.

Join a collaborative team that values honesty, empathy, accountability, respect and teamwork, with a focus on wellbeing, inclusivity and

Qualifications

• Qualifications in regulatory compliance or related discipline; or substantial relevant experience in regulatory compliance and enforcement.
• Demonstrated experience undertaking regulatory compliance investigations and enforcement activities.
• Ability to interpret and apply legislation, regulations, policies and regulatory frameworks.
• Experience gathering and assessing evidence and preparing investigation reports, regulatory correspondence and recommendations.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain the Development Services Compliance Framework.
• Deliver regulatory compliance activities across Development Services.
• Coordinate investigations and monitor regulatory compliance.
• Collaborate with Planning, Building, Environmental Health and other experts to ensure defensible outcomes.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

Investigations

Enforcement

Legislation interpretation

Stakeholder negotiation

Communication

Case management

Project coordination

Driver's licence

Education

Regulatory compliance qualification

Local government experience (desirable)

Tools

Regulatory systems

Evidence gathering methods

Job description

• A new and exciting role!
• Shape and deliver compliance activities
• A collaborative and supportive team environment

Contribute to positive community outcomes through fair, consistent and proactive compliance.

The Shire of Capel is located in the South West, halfway between Bunbury and Busselton. We are nestled between the beach and the forest and are one of the fastest growing coastal Shires in Australia. At the Shire we value Honesty, Empathy, Accountability, Respect and Teamwork which underpin the way we work with our elected members, the community and each other.

Job Description

The Compliance Officer is responsible for developing and maintaining the Development Services Compliance Framework and delivering regulatory compliance activities across Development Services. The position undertakes and coordinates investigations, monitors regulatory compliance and works with Planning, Building, Environmental Health and other technical specialists to support consistent, risk-based and defensible compliance outcomes.

The rewards:

As part of our team, you will enjoy:

• Flexibility and support
• Investment in you and your career
• An inclusive culture where all our people are valued, EEO, diversity and differences are respected
• A strong focus on employee wellbeing and safety
• Full time, 19-day work month
• Base annual salary $97,694 per annum dependent on skills, experience, and qualifications
• Annual leave loading of 17.5%
• Up to 14% Shire superannuation contribution
• Employee benefits program offering a wide range of discounts

For further position related requirements please refer to Position Description - Compliance Officer PDF (341KB). If you are viewing this ad in Seek the link may have been removed. Please view this vacancy on our website at capel.wa.gov.au/council/work-with-us.aspx to access the position description.

Desired Skills and Experience

We embrace diversity and encourage applications from individuals of diverse backgrounds to join us in servicing our community for the future.

To be considered for this role you will be able to demonstrate:

• Behaviour that positively demonstrates the Shire's HEART of: Honesty, Empathy, Accountability, Respect and Teamwork
• Relevant qualifications in regulatory compliance, investigations, local government, planning, building, environmental health, law, public administration or related discipline; or substantial relevant experience in regulatory compliance and enforcement
• Demonstrated experience undertaking regulatory compliance investigations and enforcement activities
• Demonstrated ability to interpret and apply legislation, regulations, policies and regulatory frameworks
• Demonstrated experience gathering and assessing evidence and preparing investigation reports, regulatory correspondence and recommendations
• Highly developed communication, negotiation, influencing and conflict resolution skills, with demonstrated ability to manage challenging interactions and negotiate practical compliance outcomes with customers, landowners, businesses and other stakeholders
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex or sensitive compliance matters and competing priorities
• Proficiency in relevant regulatory, case management and corporate information systems
• Current WA C Class Driver's Licence
• Local government experience (desirable)
• Experience developing or implementing compliance frameworks, procedures or risk-based regulatory programs (desirable)
• Experience in development, land use, building, environmental health or property-related compliance (desirable)
• Experience supporting prosecution, appeal or other formal regulatory proceedings (desirable)
• Formal qualification in investigation or regulatory compliance (desirable)

Experience in developing or implementing compliance frameworks, procedures or risk-based regulatory programs will be highly regarded.

Applicants who need assistance with their application or wish to discuss any potential barriers that may prevent them from applying are encouraged to contact People & Culture on 9727 0222 to discuss.

Further position related enquiries can be directed to Isabel Fry, Acting Director Community, Planning & Development or People & Culture on 9727 0222.

Applications close: 4:00pm on Friday 2 October 2026

The Shire of Capel reserves the right to commence interviewing prior to the application close date and close this position for applications early should a suitable candidate be found.