BRING YOUR PASSION FOR COMPLIANCE AND COMMUNITY SUPPORT TO OUR TEAM

- $90,427.77 - $96,644.88 gross per annum, plus 17.5% annual leave loading and up to 12.65% superannuation.
- Permanent Full time position based in the Toowoomba CBD.
- CBD Parking provided.

About Environmental & Regulatory Services

Our Environmental & Regulatory Services team is the front line of Council’s regulatory activities and works hard at keeping our community safe. We’re a dynamic, multidisciplinary team made up of compliance officers, technical specialists, and administrative officers. Together, we oversee a wide range of essential services, including the Animal Management Centre, Local Laws compliance, Environmental Health, Regulated Parking compliance, and Building and Development compliance. We are a people-focused and purpose-driven team that pride ourselves on the quality of work we do. We also like having fun and actively building an environment where people enjoy coming to work and going home feeling valued.

About the position

As a Compliance Officer, you will work under general direction and be responsible for investigating, monitoring, and enforcing Development Control, Animal Management, Local Law and Regulated Parking legislation and Council local laws.

Upon appointment to this position, you will be assigned to the Development Control Section. You may also be required to perform duties in other sections of the Environmental and Regulatory Services branch, including: Animal Management, Local Law Compliance, Regulated Parking, and other sections of the Environmental and Regulatory Services Branch.

- Career development and learning opportunities.
- Salary sacrificing opportunities to boost your superannuation.
- Corporate discounts on selected private health insurance.
- Active social club – TRC Employee’s Association.




- Access to the Fitness Passport Program - providing access to a wide range of local health, fitness, and leisure facilities with a single membership.
- Free Flu Vaccinations and Skin Checks.
- Employee Assistance Program – free 24 hour nationwide confidential counselling services for employees and their families going through personal or work-related problems.

How to be successful in this position - Success Criteria

To be considered for this position, applicants are encouraged to ensure their qualifications and skills align with the 'Success Criteria' outlined in the Position Description when submitting their application (Once logged into your Seek account, click the ‘Apply’ button to be redirected to the Toowoomba Regional Council advertisement to access the Position Description and to apply).

How to apply

To apply, please submit two documents:

1. Your current resume; and
2. A two page document addressing each of the 'Success Criteria' in the Position Description, using the STAR method and providing workplace examples that demonstrate your experience, abilities, knowledge, and personal qualities relevant for the position. Please ensure your responses to each criterion are clearly identified, as this allows the panel to assess your suitability and score each criterion separately.

The preferred candidate will be required to undertake a Criminal History Check and a pre-employment medical assessment to assess their ability to perform the genuine occupational requirements of the position.

PLEASE NOTE:



Your application may not be considered if you do not follow the instructions outlined above.

Visit our website www.tr.qld.gov.au/jobs for information on how to apply for jobs at Toowoomba Regional Council, including detailed information on the STAR method. Applicants are encouraged to apply online.

For further information

Please contact Brooke Evans - Coordinator Development Control - on (07) •••• •200 within business hours.

Closing date

The closing date for applications is at 11:59pm on Monday, 24 August 2026.

PLEASE NOTE: Our system will be unavailable to submit applications from 7:00pm, Friday 14 August – 7:00am, Sunday 16 August 2026.

About Council

The Toowoomba region is about rich traditions and bold ambitions. Our long and proud agricultural history has evolved Toowoomba into Australia’s second largest inland city supporting diverse townships in the council area and acting as a service centre for South West Qld and North West NSW. The region is boldly forging new opportunities around the Surat Basin resource sector, education, health, transport and massive infrastructure investments. Growth hasn’t come at the expense of liveability though, with Toowoomba twice voted in the top 5 most family friendly cities in Australia.

Toowoomba Regional Council services a regional population of 178,500 and employs a team of approximately 1,600 staff, dedicated and passionate about delivering excellent customer service to the community, residents and visitors throughout the region. We recognise that our success depends upon attracting and retaining skilled and talented staff and offer a wide variety of interesting challenges and opportunities to develop your career.

Council does not accept unsolicited agency approaches or applications for this or any other vacancy. No response will be provided.

📌 Compliance Officer (Westbrook)
🏢 Toowoomba Regional Council
📍 Westbrook