Planning & Building Compliance Specialist (Hybrid)

Moira Shire Council; Cobram; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Above Award pay

Positive culture

Work From Home

Leadership program

Wellness initiatives

Parental leave

Volunteer leave

Job summary

Moira Shire Council is seeking a Planning and Building Compliance Officer to ensure regulatory compliance across planning, building, and related acts. The role involves enforcing, educating, and engaging with the community to promote sustainable development within the Moira Shire.

You will apply risk-based approaches, provide expert guidance to developers and stakeholders, and work across urban and rural areas with field duties in a supportive, values-driven council culture.

Qualifications

• Relevant qualifications and/or substantial experience in enforcement or investigations.
• Experience interpreting and enforcing planning and building legislation.
• Ability to conduct risk assessments and prioritise compliance activities.
• Effective judgement, communication, and critical thinking skills.
• Knowledge of GIS, document, and complaint management systems.
• Ability to work autonomously and collaboratively.

Responsibilities

• Deliver comprehensive compliance activities through enforcement, education, and community engagement.
• Apply risk-based compliance strategies to prioritise activities and resources.
• Aim to achieve voluntary compliance through proactive education and early intervention, with formal enforcement used where necessary.
• Provide expert advice and guidance to foster understanding of planning and building requirements for developers and industry stakeholders.
• Contribute to a culture of compliance that aligns with Moira Shire's vision of sustainable growth while preserving liveability.
• Work across diverse urban and rural areas with field-based activities and strong cross-team collaboration.

Skills

Enforcement experience

Investigations experience

Risk assessment

Effective communication

Autonomous & collaborative

GIS knowledge

Education

Relevant qualifications in enforcement

Experience interpreting planning/building legislation

Tools

GIS software

Document management systems

Complaint management systems

Job description

Moira Shire Council is seeking a Planning and Building Compliance Officer to ensure regulatory compliance across planning, building, and related acts. The role involves enforcing, educating, and engaging with the community to promote sustainable development within the Moira Shire.

You will apply risk-based approaches, provide expert guidance to developers and stakeholders, and work across urban and rural areas with field duties in a supportive, values-driven council culture.