About the Role
The role involves administering and enforcing various Acts and Regulations, particularly those related to development control and environmental protection associated with land use activities on a permanent, full-time basis. Reporting directly to the Lead - Compliance, the Compliance Officer assists to achieve Council's Management Plan objectives and maintain customer service standards.

This is a grade range position, therefore in accordance with qualifications, accreditation, experience and demonstrated skills, the prospective employee will be assessed as either Grade 9, 10 or 11.

Grade 9 - $80,125 - $93,275 p.a. plus 11.5% Super

Grade 10 - $88,494 - $101,649 p.a. plus 11.5% Super

Grade 11 - $96,868 - $110,017 p.a. plus 11.5% Super
The responsibilities below are relevant for all grades of the Compliance Officer position. The responsibilities increase in complexity, autonomy, judgement and knowledge required with progression through the Compliance Officer Capability Framework.

• Investigate and monitor a broad range of unlawful activities/breaches relating to unauthorised development, and associated matters, including the preparation of court briefs, brief of evidence; court attendance notices and attendance at court mentions and hearings as an expert witness;
• Investigation and enforcement activities for compliance with relevant swimming pool legislation such as the Swimming Pools Act 1992;
• Enforce Planning and Environmental legislation and Council policy in relation to unlawful activity to ensure compliance is achieved in consultation with other council staff and State Agencies;
• Carry out all necessary inspections, interviews, collect evidence, prepare statements of evidence and brief Council's legal representatives in legal prosecutions and appeals and attend court as required.
• Prepare correspondence, Notices of Intention, Orders, prevention notices and clean-up notices to remedy non-compliances under the various Acts.

Please refer to the Job Description under the Job Attachments for a comprehensive list of duties, responsibilities and skills required.

The advertised salary is based on the grade of the position, comprising of 4 steps within the range shown. The starting salary is at Step 1 within the grade. Progression through the salary steps shall be based upon the achievement of performance objectives relating to the position.

About You
To be successful in the position, you will have:

• Proof of Australian residency or citizenship
• Class C Driver's Licence
• SafeWork NSW Construction Induction Certificate (White card) or ability to obtain

• Applying computer software including GIS Enquiry & Microsoft Office Suite.

In addition, the below will outline other essential criteria based on grade:

Grade 9 - Compliance Officer

• Certificate IV in investigation, local government regulation or equivalent, or currently enrolled in building surveying or town planning qualifications or equivalent
• Relevant experience in the field of investigation and enforcement.

Grade 10 - Compliance Officer

• Certificate IV in investigation, local government regulation or equivalent, or 50% completed building surveying or town planning qualifications or equivalent
• Relevant experience in the field of investigation and enforcement.

Grade 11 - Senior Compliance Officer

• Tertiary qualifications in Building Surveying or environmental health, town planning qualifications, environmental health, or equivalent
• Extensive experience in the field of investigation and enforcement.
• Extensive knowledge of the requirements of the Environmental Planning & Assessment Act, Local Government Act,Protection of the Environment Operations Act & Swimming Pools Act
• Demonstrated comprehensive knowledge of the Building Code of Australia, EP&A Act, 1979 and LG Act 1993 as it applies to building work in all classes for the purpose of completing fire safety inspections and Building Information Certificate inspections.
• Detailed knowledge of the requirements of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act.
• Inspections, interviews, evidence collection, preparation of statements of evidence for legal proceedings and appeals and court attendance.
• Ability to coach and encourage others to improve their performance and to contribute to section objectives

Grade 9-11 - Compliance Officer/Senior Compliance Officer

Essential Technical Skills

• Knowledge of relevant compliance legislation in relation to development assessment, land use and compliance, lawful and unlawful building construction, environmental management on development sites and penalty notices.
• Demonstrated experience in following procedure in complex investigations including interviewing witnesses and offenders, evidence collections and recording, enforcement, appearance in court and liaison with legal representatives.
• Ability to rationalise complex compliance issues and write detailed breach reports recommending direction for the resolution of matters.

Desirable Criteria

• An understanding of the local government environment.
• Knowledge and understanding of the Building Code of Australia

Please refer to the Job Description under the Job Attachments for a comprehensive list of essential skills and experience required.

How to Apply

Contact: Chris Dwyer - Lead - Compliance - 4429 3677

Applications Close: Wednesday 21 May 2025

You will be required to submit an online application by attaching your resume (and cover letter if required) and respond to questions regarding general information about you.

In addition, you will be required to demonstrate how you satisfy the requirements of the position by answering the below questions relevant to the essential criteria as outlined in the job advertisement. For tips and more information on how to submit a great application, please visit how to apply on Councils website.

1. At Shoalhaven City Council our corporate core values are: Collaboration, Adaptability, Integrity and Respect. Please choose one value and advise how you have enacted this value in a professional setting.
2. Briefly explain how you believe your experience is relevant to this position
3. Briefly describe the skills you believe are crucial for effective conflict management and de-escalation.
4. How do you effectively manage your time and ensure deadlines are met?
5. Briefly describe your experience interpreting and applying relevant legislation such as the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979.

Applicants who progress to pre-employment checks may be required to undergo a Working with Children Check Verification, National Criminal History Check, Qualification Check, Work Rights Verification, Reference Checks and Medical (Low Risk, Medium Risk, High Risk). Employment is subject to satisfactory outcomes for all required checks.

If you require assistance submitting your application please contact the Talent Acquisition Team on 02 4429 3253.

Why Work with Us
The Shoalhaven area is a unique place of great natural beauty, offering an enviable lifestyle and positive work-life balance. Our workforce is our greatest asset, and we pride ourselves on our people. Our teams are talented and inclusive and work together to provide better outcomes for our community, who are at the heart of everything we do. With a diverse range of professions and roles, we offer many career options and pathways, actively promoting opportunities and encouraging staff professional development.

Benefits include:

• 4 weeks annual, 3 weeks sick leave and 2 Health and Wellbeing days per annum
• Option of flexitime for indoor staff
• Flexible and remote working arrangements
• Opportunities for professional development and training, including study assistance
• Corporate wellbeing programs, including Fitness Passport and Employee Assistance Program (EAP), discounted health insurance
• Access to financial advice and guidance

**Conditions apply as per the Local Government State award, and Council policies

Shoalhaven City Council is an equal opportunity employer committed to embracing diversity and inclusion, and encourages applications from people of all ages, abilities, and backgrounds. Applicants with a disability are encouraged to reach out if they require any reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment processes to enable them to fairly demonstrate their skills and capabilities to meet the requirements of the job.

Shoalhaven City Council is a Child Safe Organisation that recognises and advocates for the rights of children and young people and are committed to providing a safe workplace