Planning Enforcement & Compliance Specialist

Whitehorse City Council; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 100,000 - 108,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

12% Super

Job summary

Whitehorse City Council invites applications for a Planning Enforcement Officer to ensure enforcement of the planning scheme and relevant legislation across the City of Whitehorse, including Nunawading.

The role requires strong communication, coordination and a proactive approach to compliance and customer service. This ongoing full-time position supports excellent service delivery and good governance within a dynamic council environment.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications or substantial experience in enforcement/investigation within local government planning or compliance.
• Outstanding oral and written communication skills with ability to mediate and gain cooperation.
• Strong time management and planning of own work and teams where appropriate.
• Excellent customer service and commitment to quality outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Enforce provisions of the Whitehorse Planning Scheme and applicable planning laws.
• Issue and manage planning permits and compliance actions.
• Liaise with developers, applicants and internal stakeholders to ensure compliance.
• Interpret and apply Planning and Environment Act 1987 and related regulations in decision making.

Skills

Oral communication

Written communication

Time management

Customer service

Planning act interpretation

Education

Tertiary qualifications in planning/compliance

Job description

Whitehorse City Council invites applications for a Planning Enforcement Officer to ensure enforcement of the planning scheme and relevant legislation across the City of Whitehorse, including Nunawading.

The role requires strong communication, coordination and a proactive approach to compliance and customer service. This ongoing full-time position supports excellent service delivery and good governance within a dynamic council environment.