Planning Enforcement and Investigations Officer

Planning Enforcement and Investigations Officer

Reference number: 11263

Closing date:11pm - Wednesday 19 August 2026

- Band 5 - salary commencing at $85,114.74 per annum + 12% superannuation (commensurate with experience)
- Monthly RDO available
- Hybrid working arrangements available

The Opportunity

Moonee Valley City Council is seeking a motivated and customer-focused Planning Enforcement and Investigations Officer to join the City Development team.

Reporting to the Coordinator Statutory Planning, you will play a key role in protecting the amenity, safety and liveability of the municipality by investigating and managing a broad range of planning compliance matters. Working closely with developers, property owners, businesses, community members and internal stakeholders, you will assess compliance with planning permits, the Planning and Environment Act 1987, the Moonee Valley Planning Scheme and other relevant legislation.

Through a combination of education, negotiation and enforcement, you will help achieve fair, consistent and effective compliance outcomes while delivering high-quality customer service and supporting positive planning and development outcomes for the community.

Key Responsibilities

- Investigate customer enquiries and complaints relating to planning compliance, land use, development activities and Construction and Site Management Plans (CSMPs).
- Conduct site inspections and assess compliance with planning permits, endorsed plans, permit conditions and relevant legislation.
- Provide advice and guidance to developers, builders, property owners, occupiers and the broader community regarding planning requirements and compliance obligations.
- Liaise with internal stakeholders and external agencies to gather evidence and progress investigations.
- Prepare reports, correspondence, briefs of evidence and compliance documentation.
- Issue planning enforcement notices and undertake enforcement activities in accordance with legislative requirements.
- Assist with matters progressing through VCAT, the Magistrates' Court and other relevant statutory processes.
- Maintain accurate records and evidence within Council's systems.




- Manage stakeholder relationships and resolve complex compliance matters through effective communication and negotiation.
- Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and support a positive customer-focused service culture.

Skills & Experience

- Relevant tertiary qualifications in town planning, compliance and enforcement, investigations, law, environmental science or a related discipline, or equivalent relevant experience.
- Experience in a planning compliance, enforcement, investigations or statutory planning environment.
- Sound knowledge of planning legislation, statutory planning processes and regulatory frameworks.
- Strong investigative and analytical skills, with the ability to assess evidence and make informed decisions.
- Experience managing compliance matters and implementing appropriate enforcement actions.
- Excellent stakeholder engagement, negotiation and conflict resolution skills.
- Highly developed written and verbal communication skills and a commitment to customer service excellence.
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and electronic records management systems.
- A current Victorian Driver Licence.

For further information about the role, please contact Matt Spozio, Coordinator Statutory Planning, on 03 9243 8***. If you’d like to view the Position Description, learn more about what we do, or find out why Moonee Valley City Council is a great place to work, visit our Careers website at https://mvcc.vic.gov.au/work/my-career/work-with-us/

Moonee Valley is a great place to live, work and visit. We are a local government within the north-west metropolitan area of Melbourne, providing a range of services to some 130,000 residents and over 10,000 businesses.





Our 1,200 employees bring their differing backgrounds, experiences and unique perspectives to our collaborative environment, and are supported to share ideas, initiatives and talent, making a positive impact on our community for now and in the future.

Some of the great benefits of working at Moonee Valley City Council are flexible working conditions, learning and development opportunities, supportive leadership and various staff benefits.

Our Council offices are located in the heart of our vibrant, diverse community with great food, cafes and green spaces nearby. We have excellent public transport at our doorstep as well as cycling access for our employees.

At Moonee Valley City Council, we pride ourselves on having job opportunities which make a real difference in the community and having a workplace which values everyone’s unique skills and attributes.

Our Culture of Inclusion

If you are interested in the role but feel you may not meet the full range of selection criteria, we encourage you to contact us to discuss your experience and application for this position.

We don’t just accept difference - we celebrate it, we support it, and we thrive on it for the benefit of our employees, our services and our community. With a focus on inclusion, accessibility and flexibility, we'll support you at every stage of your career. We recognise the importance of balance and embrace work agility, understanding that this means different things to each and every one of our employees.

Moonee Valley City Council is proud to be an Equal Prospect and Child Safe employer and we value diversity and encourage people from different backgrounds to apply, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds, people of any age or gender, people identifying as lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans and gender diverse, intersex and/or queer (LGBTIQA+) and people with disability. If you have a reasonable adjustment, support or access requirement, we encourage you to let us know through your application or email @mvcc.vic.gov.au or call 9243 1122.

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📌 Planning Enforcement and Investigations Officer (Melbourne)
🏢 Moonee Valley City Council
📍 Melbourne