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 **** and Local Government Act ****
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Experience interpreting development approvals, conditions of consent and relevant legislation
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Strong 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 workplace 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 qualified 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