Fixed Term Full Time, 36 hours per week, 9-Day Fortnight
Stream A Level 5
Salary: $94,439 - $98,355 plus Super
Position Brief-
Building Compliance Officer
Are you passionate about ensuring compliance and upholding development standards in one of Australia's most energetic cities?
Do you thrive on investigative work and enjoy engaging with a variety of stakeholders?
A full-time fixed term contract until January **** has become available in the Building Compliance Team with a possibility of extension.
This role is crucial in
investigating and enforcing development compliance
, ensuring the city's growth aligns with legislative requirements and best practice standards.
This role is primarily focusing on private swimming pool barrier safety and investigating unlawful building work.
What you'll be doing:
Conducting
inspections and investigations
to assess compliance with Queensland Swimming Pool Fencing standards.
Conducting
inspections and investigations
to assess compliance with building and development legislation.
Engaging with
residents, pool safety inspectors, building certifiers, developers, and government agencies
to ensure clear communication of regulations.
Researching and interpreting legislation, policies, and records
to provide informed recommendations.
Preparing
detailed reports and correspondence
, ensuring compliance with business processes.
Taking
enforcement action
when required to uphold legislative requirements and the City when deemed appropriate.
What We're Looking For:
A
Bachelor's Degree in Building Surveying
or equivalent industry experience.




Completion of *****NAT Course in Swimming Pool Safety Inspections or a holding a valid pool safety inspector licence will be highly regarded.
A strong
understanding of statutory compliance, development approvals, and enforcement procedures
.
Exceptional
communication and negotiation
skills to work effectively with stakeholders.
Knowledge of the Planning Act, Building Act, and Building Code of Australia, AS*********** and MP3.4 of the Queensland Development Code is highly desirable.
Experience in building compliance, or other relevant fields with additional experience in Regulatory Enforcement highly regarded.
A positive and energetic outlook and enjoy working within a team.
Excellent level of documentation and written communication skills
The ability to prioritise and manage numerous investigations.
A valid
Class C Unrestricted Driver's Licence
WHS Licence (White Card)
or willing to obtain one before starting.
Be part of shaping the Gold Coast's future
The Gold Coast is inspired by lifestyle and driven by opportunity.
We are the second largest Council in Australia.
We care about being the most flexible government organisation in Australia.
We have a range of benefits to help you create the right balance:
9-Day Fortnight
Flexible work arrangements to suit your lifestyle, including hybrid/work from home options, flexible working hours and locations
Free parking
Personal and professional development courses




Access to 350+ fitness facilities through Fitness Passport
4 free confidential counselling sessions a year for you or an immediate family member
1 free nutritionist and financial advice session per year.
We pride ourselves on our shared mission of being a high-performing, customer-focused organisation which delivers value-for-money services to the community.
How to apply:
To submit your application, please click apply now and complete the application form.
You will be required to upload your resume and a cover letter (no more than two pages) outlining how your skills, experience and personal attributes will enable you to be successful in this role.
Please note that you may also be asked to provide relevant qualifications, where applicable.
Contact Person:
Greg McCarthy
Contact:
******
Closing Date:
11:59pm Sunday 16th ****
Our selection process may include a one-way video interview via Criteria, a face-to-face or virtual interview via Microsoft Teams, reference checks via Xref and additional checks including police checks, employment history checks, qualification checks, pre-employment medical reviews and drug and alcohol testing.
If you encounter technical issues when applying, please email
••••@goldcoast.qld.gov.au
.
We're committed to creating a diverse workplace and inclusive culture.
We take pride in people who align with our high-performance principles.
We believe that the diverse makeup of our workforce reflects the community we serve.
We consider all qualified candidates for employment, irrespective of race, age, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, or other protected characteristics by law.

📌 Building Compliance Officer (Gold Coast)
🏢 City Of Gold Coast
📍 Gold Coast