We are hiring an energetic Development Compliance Officer to join our amazing team at Cumberland City Council in Merrylands 2160, NSW.
Growing your career as a Full Time Development Compliance Officer is a great opportunity to develop competitive skills.
If you are solid in decision-making, problem-solving and have the right personality for the job, then apply for the position of Development Compliance Officer at Cumberland City Council today!

Description

- Permanent, full-time position, working a 70 hour fortnight
- Salary ranging from $1,584.79 to $1,822.51 per week
- Access to Council's 9 day fortnight Accrued Day Off (ADO) arrangement.

Cumberland City Council is located within the fast-growing Central City District and is on the doorstep of two of Greater Sydney’s new cities, between the Greater Parramatta and Olympic Park (GPOP) area and the new Western Parkland City. The Central City District is benefiting from unprecedented city-scale infrastructure investments, making this an exciting time to join Cumberland.

Located 20km west of Sydney on Dharug country, with a population of 240,000 residents, Cumberland is the fourth most populous LGA in Greater Sydney. Cumberland boasts one of the most diverse communities in Australia, with people from many different backgrounds and cultures living alongside one another.

Our people are focused on driving community outcomes, programs and services to innovate, inspire and deliver change for the community we represent.

Cumberland City Council adheres to the principles of a child safe organisation and is committed to the care and protection of all children and young people. Council has worked hard to fulfil its community’s vision for Cumberland as a place where anyone can feel welcome, belong and succeed.

ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY

The Development Compliance Officer role will maintain and enforce development, safety and convenience standards as provided for in various statutes. This role will also facilitate outcomes that maximise value for all stakeholders and at the same time, protect the health, environment and amenity of the community.

The successful applicant will require:

- Qualifications in investigations and enforcement, statutory planning, building control or equivalent
- Current Class C driver’s licence
- Current General Construction Induction Card (White Card)
- Sound operational knowledge of legislation (Acts,



Regulations and supporting guidelines/standards/codes), including, but not limited to
- Local Government Act 1993
- Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979
- Protection of the Environment Operations Act 1997
- Swimming Pool Act
- Building Code of Australia.

- Sound operational experience in the management of investigations and enforcement action for a diverse range of areas, including but not limited to:

- Planning Approvals and Consents
- Building Control provisions
- other breaches of Legislation under Local Government control.

- Experience in preparing affidavits/statements complying with statutory rules that govern the collection, interpretation and presentation of evidence to and in a court of relevant jurisdiction
- Experience in preparing letters, memos, reports and presentations on issues relevant to development compliance matters to a wide audience, including Team Leader, Manager and customers.

Download the position description herefor more information.

Position information: This is a permanent, full-time position, working a 70 hour fortnight, with access to Council's 9 day fortnight Accrued Day Off (ADO) arrangement.

This role is predominantly located at Council's Merrylands office, with occasional travel required across Council worksites, and may be required to work across any of Council’s work locations.

Salary information: The salary and conditions of employment are in accordance with the NSW Local Government (State) Award.

- Grade 11 of the Cumberland Salary Structure with a salary range of $1,584.79 to $1,822.51 per week, plus 10.5% superannuation
- The commencing salary will be negotiated, taking into consideration the successful applicant's qualifications, skills and experience related to the role
- Leaseback vehicle

WHAT WE CAN OFFER

- We promote work-life balance and offer flexible working arrangements including working from home opportunities
- Training and professional development opportunities available to develop skills and grow your career
- Leave entitlements including annual leave,



15 days personal leave per year, parental leave and access to Long Service Leave after five (5) years (where applicable)
- Three (3) additional grant days of paid leave over Christmas (where applicable)
- Health and Wellbeing Programs to support our staff by providing access to online professional learning, paid leave to undertake annual skin checks, COVID-19 vaccinations and to donate blood
- Subsidies to assist with the cost of wellness and fitness activities
- Free access to Council owned swimming pools
- Access to Council's Fitness Passport Program and Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

ABOUT US

Council is committed to providing an accessible, safe and inclusive workplace for all. If you require additional support or any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know during the application process.

Successful applicants must be eligible to work in Australia and agree to provide information for pre-employment checks required for the position. This may include criminal record checks, qualification and licence checks, and proof of the right to work in Australia (please refer to the position description for the specific qualifications and requirements for this role). Copies of sighted documents will be kept by Council for its records as proof of verification.

Council's COVID-19 Vaccination Procedure has been designed and adopted to protect the health and safety of our people, our customers and the community. It is a condition of employment that all applicants produce evidence of their vaccination status as part of the employment screening process.

Enquiries: Telephone Bahauddin Ahamed on 8757 9122 for further information.

Closing date: 11:30pm, Tuesday 14 February 2022

HOW TO APPLY

To submit your application for this position, please complete the questionnaire below. On the following page you'll be asked to attach your resume and any relevant qualifications (if required) to complete your application. Make sure you have these attachments ready before you apply as your application cannot be submitted until completed. You must have the right to live and work in Australia to apply for this job.

Benefits of working as a Development Compliance Officer in Merrylands 2160, NSW:

● Excellent benefits
● Advancement opportunities
● Competitive salary

● Remote Work opportunity

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