10415 Senior Compliance Officer

Work Type: Permanent Full Time

Location: Emerald

Department: Corporate Services

Remuneration: Stream A, Level 6 -7: $103,745.14 - $118,511.00 + superannuation

Central Highlands Regional Council is currently seeking a Senior Compliance Officer to join the team based in Emerald.
We are looking for an experienced officer who will be responsible for the coordination of investigations, assessments and response to compliance matters under consideration.
In this role you will work closely with the Coordinator Development & Planning and use your existing compliance knowledge and skills to coordinate and undertake field work for inspections and compliance activities.
Your technical expertise coupled with the ability to build professional and effective working relationships with staff and the public will be highly regarded.

If you would like to join a team committed to providing exceptional customer service to the Central Highlands region, we would like to hear from you!

To be considered for this opportunity, you will need to possess:

• Degree qualification in Building, Compliance, Urban and Regional Planning or relevant discipline.
• Pool Safety Certificate (or ability to obtain).
• General Construction Induction Card (or ability to obtain prior to commencement).
• Minimum of Queensland C class provisional drivers licence.
• Demonstrated experience in the enforcement of the provisions of the planning scheme, and relevant planning, plumbing and building legislation.
• Significant experience in the coordination and investigation of compliance matters on behalf of a local government.
• Demonstrated experience in the preparation of documentation, and capacity to act as a witness as necessary for enforcement action in the relevant courts.
• Demonstrated experience in the preparation of reports and work logs, including documentation that may be required for legal proceedings.
• Demonstrated experience to conduct investigations and inspections as required.
• High-level experience in the development, implementation, review and monitoring of policies, practices and guidelines to achieve corporate goals.
• Experience with the identification, preparation, implementation and monitoring of unit goals and objectives and developing strategies to ensure goals and objectives are achieved.
• Management of service delivery to ensure a customer service-focused culture that is committed to Council’s values and priorities.
• Demonstrated, high-level time management capabilities whilst handling multiple competing priorities that are sensitive in nature.

If this sounds like you, apply now!

Working for Central Highlands Regional Council has its benefits.

We are a progressive region, committed in creating opportunities for all. We welcome forward thinking individuals who are focused on continuous improvement, a sustainable future and understand the valuable role we play in investing in our regional community.

Benefits Include:

• A generous superannuation scheme
• 5 weeks annual leave with 17.5% leave loading
• Fortnightly RDO’s
• Annual uniform allocation
• Payroll deductions and salary sacrifice options
• Wages paid fortnightly
• Employee Assistance Program

To apply for this position:

As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications from diverse backgrounds.

Please download and review the position description.

To be considered for this position, please include the following documents:

1. A cover letter outlining your motivation for applying for this position
2. Your resume detailing your career history relevant for this position

Applicants who are progressed to the next stage of the recruitment process will be invited to participate in a shortlisting process.

Eligibility & Pre-employment Checks

To be appointed to a permanent position, you must be an Australian citizen, or have permanent residency status, or hold a visa permitting you to work in Australia permanently. If you have a visa permitting you to work temporarily in Australia, you may be appointed to a position on a temporary basis, providing the work complies with the conditions of your visa.

The pre-employment checks relevant to this position include:

• Right to Work in Australia
• Medical Assessment
• Reference and qualification checks

For a confidential discussion, please contact a member of the Recruitment Team on 1300 242 686 during business hours or register your application by submitting your cover letter and resume.

Applications close: Monday 27 October 2025 at 12noon.