Why work with us?

Glamorgan Spring Bay Council is nestled on the stunning central East Coast of Tasmania! Our vibrant community of around 5,000 residents in winter and 12,000 in summer, thrives amid breathtaking natural beauty. There really is no better place to live, work, and play than the naturally beautiful East Coast of Tasmania. Home to 6 main townships, the region boasts incredible National Parks, it’s a gourmet haven of local fare and home to one of Australia’s greatest road trips—the Great Eastern Drive, and offers an idyllic, relaxed lifestyle.

• Work-life balance: This role allows you to enjoy our beautiful rural location and relaxed natural environment while having the space and freedom to explore your potential.
• Community and connection: Find a sense of belonging and build authentic and meaningful relationships within our close-knit communities.
• Rural lifestyle: Embrace the rural landscapes, clean air, and laid-back atmosphere.

The Role:

Reporting directly to the Compliance Coordinator, you will be responsible for providing compliance services, including programs and projects, in accordance with statutory obligations and Council policies to meet the needs of Council and the community.

As a Compliance Officer, you will conduct monitoring activities, investigate breaches, erect site notices, issue compliance notices, and engage with the community to promote awareness of regulations. You will also be responsible for preparing evidence, reports, and documentation to support enforcement actions, including representing Council in legal proceedings when required.

You will require strong communication, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills, as well as the ability to work both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team. If you are detail-oriented, community-focused, and passionate about upholding local laws, we encourage you to apply.

About you

To be successful in this role, you will be a detail-oriented and community-focused professional with strong investigative and compliance skills. You will have experience in enforcing local laws and state legislation, with the ability to engage effectively with the community and handle compliance matters with professionalism and integrity.

You will have well-developed communication, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills – allowing you to educate the community, manage difficult situations, and ensure fair and consistent enforcement of regulations. Your ability to investigate breaches, collect evidence, and prepare clear and accurate reports will be essential to this role. Strong attention to detail, sound judgment, and the capacity to work both independently and within a team will be highly valued.

A certificate IV in Local Government (Regulatory Services) or an equivalent qualification combined with experience in compliance activities. You will also need a current driver’s licence and commitment to maintaining this and a current Working with Vulnerable People Registration.

What's Next:

For further information about the Glamorgan Spring Bay Council and to obtain a copy of the position description please go to gsbc.tas.gov.au/council/employment/

To be considered for this role you must address each of the selection criteria contained within the position description and send your application to [email protected] with the subject header of Application: CO0325

Note: A requirement of this recruitment process is to undertake a pre-employment medical and an alcohol and drug screen.

We reserve the right to commence the recruitment process while this vacancy is open.

Applications for this vacancy will close at 9:00 am AEST time on Wednesday 19 March 2025.