Planning Enforcement Specialist

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

Benefits offered by this job

Salary salary $100,005.56-$108,165.84

Job summary

Whitehorse City Council is seeking a Planning Enforcement Officer to ensure compliance with the Planning Scheme and relevant Acts across the City of Whitehorse. The role requires interpreting legislation, coordinating enforcement actions and delivering high-quality outcomes for the community.

To be successful you will have tertiary qualifications or substantial enforcement experience, excellent communication, and strong time-management skills to plan your work and liaise with stakeholders

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications or substantial experience in the enforcement/investigation field within a local government planning or other compliance environment.
• Outstanding oral and written communication skills and the ability to mediate, influence, convince others and gain cooperation.
• Strong skills in managing time, planning of own work and where appropriate other employees.
• Excellent customer service and a commitment to quality outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Enforce compliance with the Whitehorse Planning Scheme and Planning & Environment Act 1987 across the City of Whitehorse.
• Interpret and apply planning legislation and permits, ensuring enforcement actions are appropriate and timely.
• Liaise with developers, residents and stakeholders to resolve planning issues and drive compliance.

Skills

Communication

Time management

Customer service

Mediation

Job description

Whitehorse City Council is seeking a Planning Enforcement Officer to ensure compliance with the Planning Scheme and relevant Acts across the City of Whitehorse. The role requires interpreting legislation, coordinating enforcement actions and delivering high-quality outcomes for the community.

To be successful you will have tertiary qualifications or substantial enforcement experience, excellent communication, and strong time-management skills to plan your work and liaise with stakeholders