Development Compliance Officer
City Of Nedlands
Posted 3 days ago
Are you passionate about maintaining community standards and upholding development compliance in a part-time role?
About the City
The City of Nedlands is located 7km from the Perth CBD and includes a diverse range of features from the beautiful river foreshore of Dalkeith and Nedlands to the crisp white sands of Swanbourne beach. With a dedicated workforce of professional service providers, we are committed to ensuring the City of Nedlands is a vibrant, safe, and inclusive community with a high standard of local services and facilities.
About the role
We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Development Compliance Officer to join our team on a part-time basis. Reporting to the Coordinator Development Compliance, you will play a key role in investigating and resolving development-related complaints, ensuring compliance with legislation, Council approvals, and policies.
Key Responsibilities
- Collaborate with residents, builders, and internal stakeholders to achieve positive compliance outcomes.
- Prepare legal briefs and liaise with Council solicitors to support enforcement actions.
- Maintain accurate records and prepare reports on compliance activities.
- Assist in the development, implementation, and evaluation of development compliance programs, projects, and services.
About the successful candidate
You are a solutions-focused professional with strong legislative knowledge and a commitment to delivering excellent service. You bring a calm, methodical approach to investigations and thrive both independently and as part of a team.
Other essential requirements:
- Qualifications in planning, building, or a compliance-related discipline, or equivalent experience in a similar role.
- Demonstrated experience in compliance investigations and enforcement.
- Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
- Excellent time management and organisational abilities.
- Current National Police Certificate and a “C” class Drivers Licence.
- Construction Industry “White Card”.
What we offer
This is a permanent, part-time role working 51 hours per fortnight (Monday–Friday).
Salary: $84,739 – $98,574 per annum (pro-rata), plus superannuation, based on skills and experience.
- 5 weeks Annual Leave (pro-rata)
- Paid Parental Leave (pro-rata) - 12 weeks primary carer / 2 weeks partner leave.
- Up to 14% superannuation contributions.
- Training and development opportunities.
- Employee Assistance Program & Healthy Workplace Initiatives.
- Fitness Passport wellness program access.
- Private health insurance corporate discounts.
- Novated Leasing and Salary Sacrifice options.
Additional details
Please read the position description to ensure a full understanding of the role. Applications must include a cover letter (not more than one page) and a resume demonstrating your suitability for the role. Confidential enquiries can be directed to Gordon Bukur, Coordinator Development Compliance on (08) 9273 3500.
How to apply
Applications can be submitted online via the City’s website before 5pm AWST, Thursday 31 July 2025.
Early applications are encouraged, as the City reserves the right to close the recruitment process prior to the closing date.
About City Of Nedlands
The City of Nedlands is situated just 7km from Perth and stretches from the banks of the beautiful Swan River to the edge of the Indian Ocean. A population of over 21,000 live in the suburbs Nedlands, Dalkeith, Mt Claremont, Swanbourne, Karrakatta, and parts of Floreat and Shenton Park. Information for new residents is available to help you settle in comfortably.
On 1 July, 1959 the City of Nedlands was proclaimed at the command of Governor Sir Charles Gairdner, in the packed Dalkeith Civic Hall. Mr Allan Jenkins read out the proclamation and the Minister for Local Government, Mr Leslie Logan, M.L.C. conducted the official swearing in ceremony of the new Mayor, John Charles Smith, the twelve new Councillors and the auditors. He then appointed Mr Allan Jenkins as the City's first Town Clerk. Among those present was MLA for Nedlands, Deputy Premier Charles Court.
Significant events and dates that contributed to the development of the City of Nedlands:
1893: The first move to establish Local Government in our area with the creation of the Claremont Road Board on 31 March, 1893, governing a total area of ten square miles; forty years after the death of Adam Armstrong, Nedlands' first resident.
1898: Approximately two square miles excised to form the Municipality of Claremont.
1932: Name changed from Claremont Road Board to Nedlands Road Board.
1956: Name changed from Nedlands Road Board to the Municipality of Nedlands.
1959: One hundred and thirty years after the first British settlement around the Swan River, Nedlands achieved City status. Name changed from Nedlands Road Board to the City of Nedlands while under the guidance of Mayor John Charles Smith Esq., JP Mayor.
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