A great lifestyle in a treasured environment, this is life at PSC!

Port Stephens Compliance Team are looking for an enthusiastic Senior Compliance Officer. If you are open to fresh ideas, committed and driven to provide the very best service to our community, we want to hear from you.

This role will see you undertaking a broad range of assessments, inspections, investigations and rectification actions to protect the natural and built environment of the Port Stephens Local Government Area.

You will find yourself working in the field and office whilst undertaking a mixture of compliance functions, including conducting witness and offender interviews, issuing Notices and Orders, drafting of court related documents, undertaking swimming pool barrier assessments and issuing of Building Information Certificates

This is your team

The Compliance Team sits under the Community Futures Directorate of PSC. Within this section you will find yourself surrounded by a passionate team of professionals, consisting of Compliance Officers, Environmental Health Officers, Rangers and Administration Officers.

The Compliance team love creative problem solving and have a balanced and practical approach in assisting both Council and the Community in addressing critical environmental issues. With the variety of matters that come to the Compliance Team, you won’t be bored!

This is a permanent opportunity – working full-time working 35 hours / week + access to a flexible working arrangement

Base Salary Range: $82,208 - $96,718 pa based on 35 hours / week + 12% superannuation + $19,364 motor vehicle allowance + $2,464 retention allowance

You will be working from PSC Administration Building, Raymond Terrace

Some of the key responsibilities within this role are listed below however you can view the full list here – view the position description.

We’re all about putting the right people, in the right role! Here’s what we’re looking for:

Tertiary qualifications in Government Investigations, Town Planning, Construction Certification, Environmental Health, Environmental Science or a related discipline

Demonstrated experience in a Compliance or Investigatory role

Developed knowledge and experience with relevant legislation (particularly Local Government Act 1993, Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979, Swimming Pools Act 1992, Biodiversity Conservation Act 2016 and Protection of the Environment Operations Act 1997)

This is life at PSC!

Work/Life balance with generous leave entitlements, flexible work options and leave in lieu

Long service leave when you’ve been with us for just over 5 years

Health & Wellbeing leave to recharge when you need it

Industry leading Paid Parental Leave accessible for all employees – regardless of how you became a parent, we offer 14 weeks that can be taken within 2 years from the birth, adoption, or long-term foster care of your child.

PSCare Day available to all employees to take in addition to your regular leave entitlements

Confidential support (including mental health) through our employee assistance program

Award winning health and wellbeing program PSCare, Workers Health Initiative with access to a broad range of gyms in the area, and discounted health insurance

Free parking on site and a convenient local shopping centre

Coffee and food to keep you sustained at our on-site café

And lots more…

Enough about us, we want to hear about you! So tell us about…

Why you want this role and how it aligns with your career goals?

Your experience and knowledge of local government regulatory legislation including Local Government Act, Environmental Planning and Assessment Act and/or Protection of the Environment Operations Act?

Ready to Apply? Here’s what you need to know

Applications Close: Midnight, Sunday, 19 October 2025

Contact: Beth Evans, Compliance Coordinator on 0436 448 656

For information on our recruitment process, and what we look for in an application, please visit our Careers page on our website for ‘How to Apply’

To complete your online application, you will be asked to upload a copy of your resume and provide responses to questions which are based on the criteria listed in the Position Description and our organisation Values

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