Lead Planning Compliance Officer

Ararat Rural City Council; Ballarat; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

9-day fortnight

Flexible working options

Health & wellbeing program

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Ararat Rural City Council is seeking a Development Compliance Officer to investigate and resolve planning and development compliance matters, applying the Planning and Environment Act 1987 and council policies.

You will engage landowners, developers and the community to achieve voluntary compliance where possible and support regulatory responsibilities through effective regulation of land use and development.

Qualifications

• Degree in Town Planning, Environmental Planning or related discipline.
• Several years’ experience in statutory planning, planning enforcement, compliance, regulation or related field.
• Qualification in investigations, compliance, regulation, enforcement or law would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Investigate alleged breaches of planning legislation, permits, agreements and development-related requirements.
• Assist with building and development compliance matters through inspections, investigations and referrals.
• Conduct inspections, audits, and evidence gathering activities.
• Manage complex enforcement matters and determine appropriate compliance or enforcement response.
• Prepare and issue enforcement documentation, including Notices to Comply and infringement notices.
• Monitor compliance outcomes and maintain accurate records.

Skills

Investigation & enforcement

Regulatory knowledge

Communication & stakeholder engagement

Analytical thinking

Records management

Education

Town Planning/Environmental Planning degree

Job description

Ararat Rural City Council is seeking a Development Compliance Officer to investigate and resolve planning and development compliance matters, applying the Planning and Environment Act 1987 and council policies.

You will engage landowners, developers and the community to achieve voluntary compliance where possible and support regulatory responsibilities through effective regulation of land use and development.