Planning Compliance and Enforcement Officer

Ongoing (Permanent) - Full Time

Closes: 11/11/2026

Administrative Officer 6 - Remuneration Package $121,018 - $134,714 (including salary $102,505 - $114,282)

Vacancy Number: 027431
Agency: Department of Lands, Planning and Environment
Number of Vacancies: 1
Work Unit: Development Assessment Services

Location: Darwin

Primary Objective: Ensure compliance with the Planning Act 1999 and Planning Schemes by conducting comprehensive compliance and enforcement inspections, investigating complaints, and providing expert advice to developers, the public, and key stakeholders.

Undertake investigations into potential breaches, offering impartial recommendations and transparent, accurate reports on findings. Prepare detailed briefs of evidence, reports, and correspondence in accordance with organisational standards. Represent the organisation as a subject matter expert in legal proceedings, providing robust evidence and testimony to support informed decision-making processes.

Special Instructions: Aboriginal applicants will be granted priority consideration for this vacancy.

Contact: Amber Sayers-Hunt on 08 8999 6206 or [email protected]

📌 Planning Compliance and Enforcement Officer (Darwin)
🏢 NT Government - Department of Lands, Planning and the Environment
📍 Darwin