Planning Compliance Officer

Murrindindi Shire Council; Alexandra; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Murrindindi Shire Council is seeking a Planning Compliance Officer to join the Development Services team in Alexandra with hybrid working options. You will lead investigations, enforce planning controls and contribute to community safety and regulatory outcomes.

The role requires extensive compliance experience, excellent communication, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment. Certificate IV in Statutory Compliance is highly desirable at Band 6 level.

Qualifications

• Extensive background in compliance and enforcement, preferably in local government.
• Certificate IV in Statutory Compliance is highly desirable.
• Excellent time management and ability to manage competing priorities in a busy environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication with diverse stakeholders.
• Competencies in negotiation, mediation, conflict resolution, and handling complex public interactions.
• Extensive expertise interpreting and enforcing relevant legislation and industry standards.
• Proficient in evidence collection, statements, interviews and preparing briefs for external bodies.

Responsibilities

• Lead investigations and manage resolution of complaints and non-compliances under relevant legislation.
• Proactively undertake investigations, inspections and enforcement relating to planning permits, the Murrindindi Planning Scheme, wastewater, fire prevention and building regulations.
• Prepare reports and recommendations with a collaborative, outcome-focused approach.
• Provide education and advice to the community to support compliance, including issuing infringement notices when needed.
• Assist with preparing reports to Council on compliance and enforcement matters; use dispute resolution processes and enforcement actions as appropriate.
• Maintain accurate records of investigations and compliance matters in Council systems; prepare correspondence, briefs and reports.
• Deliver a high level of customer service while managing complex and sensitive compliance matters.

Skills

Compliance enforcement

Stakeholder engagement

Written communication

Verbal communication

Negotiation

Mediation

Conflict resolution

Evidence collection

Planning & Building law

Education

Certificate IV in Statutory Compliance

Job description

Full-Time Band 6
Work in a supportive, team environment
Based in Alexandra or hybrid arrangements are available.
Make a significant difference in our community!

Join Murrindindi Shire Council's Development Services team as a Planning Compliance Officer and contribute to protecting our community through the delivery of professional, consistent and effective compliance services.

If you are looking for an opportunity to apply your compliance expertise, work across a diverse range of legislation, and make a meaningful contribution to community safety, environmental protection and regulatory outcomes, we encourage you to apply.

About this opportunity

In the role of Planning Compliance Officer, key position responsibilities include:

Leading investigations and manage the resolution of complaints and non-compliances in accordance with relevant legislation, including the Planning and Environment Act 1987, Environment Protection Act 2023, Building Act 1993, Public Health & Wellbeing Act 2008 and Community Local Law 2020.

Proactively undertake investigations, inspections and enforcement activities relating to planning permits, the Murrindindi Planning Scheme, wastewater requirements, fire prevention measures and building regulations.

Preparing reports and recommendations using a collaborative and outcome-focused approach, working with other Authorised Officers where required.

Providing education and advice to the community to support compliance, including issuing Infringement Notices when necessary.

Assisting with the preparation of reports to Council relating to compliance and enforcement matters.Using formal and informal dispute resolution processes, including contravention notices, infringement notices, enforcement orders and prosecution where appropriate.

Maintaining accurate records of investigations and compliance matters using Council systems, preparing correspondence, legal briefs and reports as required.

Delivering a high level of customer service while managing complex and sensitive compliance matters.

Key Selection Criteria

To be successful in this role, you will have:

An extensive and proven background in the field of compliance and enforcement, preferably within the local government sector. Certificate IV in Statutory Compliance is highly desirable.

Exceptional time management skills and the ability to manage competing priorities within a busy and demanding environment.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with an exceptional ability to effectively interact with a variety of stakeholders in a confident and professional manner.

Demonstrated competencies in negotiation, mediation, conflict resolution, and handling complex public interactions.

Extensive expertise in interpreting and enforcing relevant legislation and industry standards, which includes a comprehensive understanding of relevant policies, procedures, and directives.

Proficient in evidence collection, statement-taking, conducting interviews, and the preparation of evidence briefs for presentation to external bodies. Understanding the roles and regulations relating to Building, Community Safety, Environmental Health and Statutory Planning.