Job Description

Development Compliance Officer | 6-Month Contract

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McArthur is seeking an experienced Development Compliance Officer for a 6-month temporary assignment with a metropolitan Sydney local government organisation.

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This is a hands-on compliance and enforcement position suited to someone who already understands the local government regulatory environment and can confidently manage development-related compliance matters with minimal training.

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The successful candidate may come from a Development Compliance, Building, Environmental Health, Ranger, Planning or Regulatory Services background; however, demonstrated investigation and enforcement experience is essential.

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The role

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Working within a busy compliance team, you will investigate alleged breaches of development and planning requirements, undertake inspections and determine appropriate regulatory and enforcement action.

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Key responsibilities are expected to include:

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- Investigating complaints and alleged breaches relating to development, building and land-use matters
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- Conducting site inspections and documenting findings
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- Reviewing development consents, conditions, approvals and relevant planning documentation
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- Gathering and assessing evidence to support compliance and enforcement decisions
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- Interpreting and applying relevant legislation, policies and Council requirements
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- Preparing professional correspondence, reports, notices and enforcement documentation
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- Liaising and negotiating with property owners, builders, developers, applicants and other stakeholders
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- Managing potentially difficult or contentious compliance matters professionally
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- Maintaining accurate case notes and records
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- Working collaboratively with planning, building, environmental and regulatory teams
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- Progressing matters to an appropriate regulatory outcome in accordance with legislation and delegated authority
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About you

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To be successful,



you will ideally have:

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- Previous experience in a building, development or environmental compliance role within local government
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- Strong practical knowledge of compliance investigations and enforcement procedures
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- Experience conducting inspections and managing regulatory matters from investigation through to resolution
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- Sound knowledge of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 and Local Government Act 1993
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- Experience interpreting development approvals, conditions of consent and relevant legislation
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- Robust evidence-gathering, analytical and report-writing skills
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- Demonstrated negotiation and conflict-resolution capability
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- Confidence communicating with members of the public, developers, builders and internal stakeholders
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- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
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- Ability to independently manage a compliance caseload and contribute effectively from commencement
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Applications are also welcomed from experienced Council Rangers, Environmental Health Officers, Building Surveyors/Officers, Development Officers or Town Planners who can demonstrate substantial hands-on regulatory investigation and enforcement experience.

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An environmental qualification is not essential; practical enforcement knowledge and the ability to operate effectively within a local government compliance environment are the key priorities.

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Mandatory requirement

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A current NSW Police Check will be required before a candidate can be presented for consideration.

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Contract details

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- 6-month temporary assignment
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- Full-time hours
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- $65-$75 per hour + superannuation, dependent on relevant experience
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- Metropolitan Sydney location
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- Opportunity to apply substantial local government compliance and enforcement experience in a hands-on role
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If you are an experienced local government compliance professional who can confidently investigate and progress development enforcement matters, we would like to hear from you.

📌 Development Compliance Officer | 6-Month Contract (New South Wales)
🏢 Mcarthur
📍 New South Wales