Planning Compliance and Enforcement Officer

NT Government - Department of Lands, Planning and the Environment; Darwin; On-site; AUD 121,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

NT Government - Department of Lands, Planning and the Environment in Darwin is seeking a Planning Compliance and Enforcement Officer on a permanent full-time basis. The role ensures compliance with the Planning Act 1999 and Planning Schemes through comprehensive inspections, investigation of complaints, and provision of expert guidance to developers, the public, and key stakeholders.

You will prepare briefs of evidence, reports, and correspondence to organisational standards and represent the

Responsibilities

• Conduct compliance and enforcement inspections under the Planning Act 1999 and Planning Schemes.
• Investigate complaints and prepare briefs of evidence, reports and correspondence to organisational standards.

Job description

Planning Compliance and Enforcement Officer

Ongoing (Permanent) - Full Time

Closes: 11/11/2026

Administrative Officer 6 - Remuneration Package $121,018 - $134,714 (including salary $102,505 - $114,282)

Vacancy Number: 027431

Agency: Department of Lands, Planning and Environment

Number of Vacancies: 1

Work Unit: Development Assessment Services

Location: Darwin

Primary Objective: Ensure compliance with the Planning Act 1999 and Planning Schemes by conducting comprehensive compliance and enforcement inspections, investigating complaints, and providing expert advice to developers, the public, and key stakeholders. Undertake investigations into potential breaches, offering impartial recommendations and clear, accurate reports on findings. Prepare detailed briefs of evidence, reports, and correspondence in accordance with organisational standards. Represent the organisation as a subject matter expert in legal proceedings, providing robust evidence and testimony to support informed decision-making processes.

Special Instructions: Aboriginal applicants will be granted priority consideration for this vacancy.

Contact: Amber Sayers-Hunt on 08 8999 6206 or [e-mail]