Senior Building/Health Compliance Officer

City of Armadale; City Of Canning; Hybrid; AUD 91,000 - 107,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Armadale is seeking a Senior Building/Health Compliance Officer to lead compliance investigations and ensure standards are met across various areas. Key responsibilities include mentoring a team, providing expert advice, and representing the City in legal matters. The role offers flexibility, comprehensive wellbeing support, and opportunities for professional development within a community-focused organization.

Benefits

Compressed work week options

Free fitness center membership

Superannuation matching

Study assistance

Flexible leave policies

Employee Assistance Program

17.5% Annual Leave Loading

Qualifications

• Strong background in building and/or health compliance within local government.
• Comprehensive knowledge of the Building Act, Health Act, and local laws.
• Experience in investigations and enforcement.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex compliance matters and ensure building and health standards are upheld.
• Guide investigations and enforcement actions.
• Prepare high-quality reports and work closely with legal teams.

Skills

Building compliance

Health compliance

Investigations

Negotiation skills

Education

Qualifications in building and health compliance

Job description

Senior Building/Health Compliance Officer

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Senior Building/Health Compliance Officer

Permanent Full Time
$91,100 - $106,100 + 12% Super
Based in Armadale | WFH Option
New Industrial Agreement = pay rises locked in for July 2025 & 2026
Start date: Mid September 2025

Help us keep Armadale safe, fair, and compliant

If you’re someone who enjoys solving complex problems, engaging with a diverse community, and making sure the rules are fair and followed — this could be your next step.

The City of Armadale is seeking a Senior Building/Health Compliance Officer to lead investigations, coach a small team, and support safer places for everyone. You’ll work across urban, rural, industrial and commercial areas — no two days are the same.

About the Role

You’ll take the lead on complex compliance matters, simplify legislation for the community, and ensure building and health standards are upheld across the City. Your day might include:

• Guiding investigations and enforcement actions with fairness and integrity
• Providing expert advice to builders, owners and internal stakeholders
• Supporting your team with mentorship and technical leadership
• Preparing high-quality reports and working closely with legal teams
• Representing the City in tribunal or court when required

About You

• A strong background in building and/or health compliance, ideally within local government
• Comprehensive knowledge of the Building Act, Health Act, and relevant local laws
• Experience in investigations, enforcement, and preparing briefs for prosecution
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to engage diverse stakeholders
• Confidence in interpreting legislation and presenting in tribunal or court proceedings
• Ability to work with resilience, integrity, and a collaborative mindset

What it is Like Working Here

We are a values led organisation guided by our belief that we:

• Care
• Are Better, Together
• Learn & Grow

Joining our team means embracing a culture where we look after ourselves, and each other. We actively listen and give and receive constructive feedback. We build and strengthen resilience, in ourselves, in our organisation, and in the community. We are mindful of our impacts and encouraged to make responsible and sustainable decisions.

Perks and Benefits

• We are set up for flexibility – we can compress your working week into a shorter period (9 day fortnight or 19 day month) and support remote working where we can
• We are set up to improve your Wellbeing - Free membership to Armadale Fitness and Aquatic Centre, offering access to gym, pool, sauna, group classes as well as a annual calendar of Wellbeing events.
• If you put in extra super, we will match it (up to a maximum of 15%) which will help secure your financial future
• Study Assistance where the City of Armadale supports its tenured employees to undertake a course of part-time study that will help with their own professional development
• Novated Lease opportunities
• Flexible leave policies and additional days off
• Employee Assistance Program for personal and professional support
• 17.5% Annual Leave Loading for when you take annual leave

How to Apply:

Ready to make a meaningful impact? Apply now via our Careers page at Armadale Careers. Attach your CV and a cover letter explaining why you're the perfect fit. Need help with your application? Call us at 9394 5198 or email [e-mail] .

Apply soon! We're reviewing applications as they come in, and the position may close earlier than expected.

Join Us in Making a Difference

The City of Armadale is committed to creating a diverse workforce. We encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds, including Indigenous people, people with disabilities, and those from different cultural backgrounds, to apply.

We are also dedicated to upholding the highest standards of child safety. In alignment with the National Principles for Child Safe Organisations, we ensure our recruitment practices include thorough background checks, training, and ongoing education for all employees and volunteers who interact with children. Our goal is to foster a safe, inclusive, and supportive environment for all children and young people in our community.

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