Why join the Planning and Development team at East Gippsland Shire Council?
The East Gippsland Shire Council Planning team has seen its way through bushfires, floods, a pandemic and re-building to maintain a strong capacity and commitment to serving our community. We pride ourselves on our teamwork, resilience and collaborative approach both in the team and with our stakeholders.
We Are East Gippsland Shire
East Gippsland is a natural playground with over 21,000 square km of land including high country, nine national parks, two significant marine parks, Australia’s largest navigable inland lake system and stunning coastlines included!
East Gippsland Shire Council is a large regional council covering 10% of Victoria. With a workforce of passionate community members, EGSC offers challenging and rewarding skills development and the ability to work with a range of teams across a range of locations.
Position overview
As the Development Compliance Officer, you will investigate alleged planning compliance breaches, provide specialist advice and take remedial action as appropriate. You’ll be detail oriented, recording evidence and writing reports and may be required to represent Council at VCAT as necessary.
Your key responsibilities include:

• Maintaining Council’s enforcement policy to ensure consistency and an equitable approach
• Investigation of alleged breaches of relevant legislation, and taking remedial action when necessary.
• Provision of specialist advice to stakeholders in the region and internal teams.
• Stringent record keeping and report writing.

What we require from you (Key Selection Criteria):

• Relevant experience in an enforcement-related position.
• Demonstrated excellent customer service skills.
• High levels of written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to deal effectively and diplomatically with complaints and enquiries.
• Investigative and analytical skills.
• Capacity to work as a member of a team.
• Ability to perform complex tasks in a logical, efficient and organised manner.
• Ability to interpret regulations and policies and apply precedents.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.

If successful, you will need to undertake a police check. You must also be legally entitled to work in Australia.
Why you’ll love EGSC
Work-Life Balance:

• 60/40 Hybrid office/WFH options
• Option to purchase additional leave
• Flexible start and finish times
• Extra time off over Christmas
• Discounted memberships to our Recreation Centres

Competitive Salaries:

• Banded salaries with built in yearly increases!
• Annual leave loading paid as a lump sum in December!

A Supportive environment:

• 17 weeks paid parental leave pro rata
• Additional special leave available for chronic health conditions and other special needs
• Learning and Development team to keep your skills up to date and give you the opportunity to develop your career!
• Employee Assistance Program offering counselling support when you need it
• Staff consultative committee - management consult staff on big decisions

To apply, please submit:

• A cover letter detailing your interest and the skills you will bring to the role.
• A current resume with your personal details, experience, qualifications, and 2 referees.
• A statement addressing each of the key selection criteria.

Applications close at 11.59pm on 13 April 2025
Questions? Contact Martin Richardson, Manager Planning and Development, on (03) 5153 9500.
East Gippsland Shire Council is committed to being a diverse and inclusive organisation that supports flexible and accessible working arrangements for all. This includes people with a disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people who identify as LGBTIQA+, gender diverse people, religiously, culturally and linguistically diverse people and people of any age.
East Gippsland Shire Council is committed to upholding the Child Safe Standards and has a zero tolerance for child abuse and harm. To uphold these standards a valid working with children check is required to be held for applicable positions.