Are you looking for a rewarding career where you can grow and develop while having the benefit ofliving in an idyllic North Coast location? Here at Clarence Valley Council, we strive to be a progressiveemployer that offers a rewarding and flexible work setting. Our vision is to create a community fullof opportunity and our workforce is where we start to achieve our community aspirations.

Located in the Northern Rivers of NSW, we cover 10,441 square kilometres with the three majorcommunity hubs of Grafton, Yamba and Maclean. We are one of the biggest employers in the Valleyand can offer you a rewarding career and a new lifestyle. Our goal is to be the employer of choice inthe Valley, creating opportunities for those who live here already and for those who want to move here.

We are in an exciting period of transformation with a focus on employee engagement, satisfaction and delivering exceptional services and facilities for the community. We strive to lead with openness andcourage and want you to be part of that journey.

So come and join the team while enjoying all that Clarence Valley has to offer you and your family.

Learn more about living in the Clarence Valley here.

What you need to know...

- permanent full time - 70 hours per fortnight
- the package: $78,108 to $93,145 plus superannuation per annum
- location: Grafton, NSW
- flexible work options for a healthy work/life balance
- enjoy the benefits of flex time
- access to fitness passport

About the role

The Compliance and Building Officer will deliver, high quality building and land use compliance functions relating to unauthorised matters on private land.

The role is responsible for investigating and resolving unauthorised works and illegal activity relating to development, land use and environmental compliance matters.



Proactive and reactive complianceaction will be delivered in a timely, accurate and practical manner to businesses, developers,contractors, landowners and persons occupying land to ensure quality advice is provided regardinglegislative obligations, legal implications of unauthorised practice, and to ensure appropriate correctiveactions are taken.

This position undertakes compliance and enforcement activities in accordance with relevant legislation, Council policies, procedures and development consent conditions, with a focus on the EnvironmentalPlanning and Assessment Act, Building Code of Australia, Swimming Pools Act, and Protection of theEnvironment Operations Act.

The role also monitors post-certification development compliance, gathers and manages qualityevidence, prepares matters for court where required, and contributes to team performance andcontinuous improvement initiatives.

If you are highly organised, adaptable, bring a professional mindset, demonstrate strong integrity, sound judgement, a commitment to procedural fairness, and have experience in building and development legislation, we believe this opportunity would be great for you.

To be considered for this position you will need to:

- Address the essential requirements of the role as per position description
- Attach certificates and licences as listed in the essential requirements as a supporting document




- Attach a cover letter (2 pages maximum) and an up-to-date resume (5 pages maximum) thatclearly details your skills & experience as relevant to this position. You will needto demonstrate how you meet the focus capabilities and how your skills will enable youachieve the key accountabilities.
- Answer the target questions - maximum 300 words each question

Q1, Please tell us about a complex issue that you have investigated in a work role. Whatmade the issue complex, what was your role, how did you gather evidence, what did you doto ensure fairness and consistency, how did you document the matter, what was the outcome,and what did you learn from the experience?

Q2. What strategies have you used to manage conflict or challenging conversations withmembers of the public or business operators? Provide a real example from your work or lifeexperience and tell us the story.

Q3. Tell us how you have organised yourself to manage multiple competing tasks covering awide geographic area and ensure delivery of effective results. What technology have youused, what considerations were relevant, and what guided your decision-making?

Contact

Leanne Grocott, Coordinator Compliance on

Closing date

Tuesday 13 October 2026 at 11.30 pm (NSW time).

Other important information

This position is located at Council's Grafton Office, however, this may change should business needsidentify other work locations to be more appropriate to deliver our services in the future.

A probation period applies to this position.

Council is an EEO employer and First Nations people are encouraged to apply.

Council also recognises the skills and attributes of veterans and welcomes applications fromex-service personnel.

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📌 Compliance and Building Officer (South Grafton)
🏢 Clarence Valley Council
📍 South Grafton