Statutory Enforcement Officer

Banyule City Council; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 113,000 - 126,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fitness Passport

Parental leave

Job summary

Banyule City Council is seeking a Statutory Enforcement Officer to support safe, compliant building outcomes across the municipality. In this specialist role you will investigate and resolve building-related complaints, apply relevant legislation and advise stakeholders to ensure high-quality, community-focused outcomes.

Working with the Municipal Building Surveyor and colleagues, you will conduct site inspections, manage enforcement actions, prepare notices and court documents, and contribute

Qualifications

• Registration as Building Surveyor or Inspector with the Building Practitioners Board.
• Degree or Diploma in Building Surveying.
• Strong knowledge of the Building Act 1993, Building Regulations 2018 and related legislation.
• Experience with building inspections, investigations and enforcement activities.
• Ability to provide clear correspondence, reports and court documentation.
• Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Lead investigations and resolution of building-related complaints.
• Undertake site inspections and assess compliance.
• Manage enforcement actions including notices and briefs.
• Provide specialist enforcement advice to customers and staff.
• Represent Council in legal proceedings when required.
• Maintain records and monitor statutory obligations.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Negotiation skills

Conflict resolution

Written & verbal communication

Education

Degree or Diploma in Building Surveying

Building Surveyor or Inspector registration with Building Practitioners Board

Job description

Step into a specialist statutory enforcement role supporting safe, compliant and high-quality building outcomes across Banyule. This is an opportunity for an experienced building professional to join the Building team at Banyule City Council as a Statutory Enforcement Officer. This role plays an important part in Council's statutory compliance responsibilities, with a focus on investigating and resolving building-related complaints, applying relevant legislation and supporting safe outcomes for the community. Working closely with the Municipal Building Surveyor and colleagues across Council, you'll use your technical knowledge, sound judgement and communication skills to manage complex or sensitive matters, provide authoritative advice and contribute to a customer-focused, accountable and collaborative team culture.

What You'll Do In This Role

• Lead the investigation and resolution of building-related complaints, including complex, sensitive or high-risk matters.
• Undertake site inspections, gather evidence and assess compliance with relevant building, planning and local law requirements.
• Manage enforcement action, including preparing notices, reports and high-quality prosecution briefs where required.
• Provide specialist advice to customers, stakeholders and internal staff on enforcement processes, legislative requirements and compliance pathways.
• Represent Council in relevant legal proceedings, tribunals or forums when required.
• Maintain accurate records, monitor statutory obligations and contribute to continuous improvement within the Building Department.

What You'll Bring/what We Are Looking For

• Qualification as a Building Surveyor or Inspector holding registration in the relevant category and class with the Building Practitioners Board.
• Completion of the Degree or Diploma in Building Surveying
• Strong technical knowledge of the Building Act 1993, Building Regulations 2018 and associated legislation.
• Experience in building inspections, investigations and enforcement activities, including managing complex compliance matters through to resolution.
• Sound judgement, problem-solving and decision-making skills in a regulatory environment.
• Highly developed written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to prepare clear correspondence, reports, notices and court documentation.
• Strong interpersonal, negotiation and conflict resolution skills, with the ability to work professionally with a wide range of people.
• The ability to work independently, manage competing priorities and contribute positively to team outcomes.

Pre-employment Check Requirements

• Current Victorian Drivers Licence.
• Registered practitioner with the Building and Plumbing Commission in the category of Building Surveyor or Building Inspector.

What We Offer And What You'll Gain

• A two year fixed term position.
• Salary from $113,252.44 to $126,351.47 (dependent on experience) per annum plus super.
• Professional growth and development opportunities to support your career aspirations.
• Genuine work-life balance and generous leave arrangements with a monthly RDO
• Health and well-being initiatives including Fitness Passport
• 26 weeks of paid parental leave - primary carer/4 weeks of paid parental leave - partner

Equal Opportunity and Accessibility:

Banyule City Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer; we value diversity and inclusion, and we welcome candidates from all backgrounds. If you have a reasonable adjustment, support, or access requirement, we encourage you to inform us through your application or email [e-mail]

Our Values

At Banyule, our values of respect, integrity, responsibility, initiative and inclusion guide how we work with each other and our community. We are looking for someone who shares these values and is passionate about creating positive outcomes for our people and the community we serve.

Community Vision

We in Banyule are a thriving, sustainable, inclusive and connected community. We are engaged, we belong, and we value and protect our environment.

Diversity Statement

Our community is made up of diverse, cultures, beliefs, abilities, bodies, sexualities, ages, and genders. We are committed to access, equity, participation, and rights for everyone: principles that empower, foster harmony, and increase the well-being of an inclusive community.

To discover more about Banyule's commitment to advancing gender equality in the workplace, please find Banyule's Workplace Gender Equality Action Plan 2021-2025.

Acknowledgment of the Traditional Custodians

Banyule City Council is proud to acknowledge the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung people as Traditional Custodians of the land and we pay respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Elders, past, present and emerging, who have resided in the area and have been an integral part of the region's history.

Banyule City Council endorses the Uluru Statement from the Heart in full and accepts the invitation to walk with First Nations peoples, to a better future for us all.

Child Safe Standards Statement of Commitment

Banyule City Council is a child-safe organisation committed to the safety and well-being of children. Council has a zero tolerance for child abuse. All allegations and safety concerns will be treated seriously and acted upon. As a child-safe organisation we are committed to providing a child-safe environment where children feel safe, are empowered, valued and protected. Council will actively listen to children, ensuring their voices are heard and considered in decisions that affect their lives.