- Full Time / 9 Day Fortnight / 36 Hours
- Salary: From $94,439 plus Superannuation
- Position Brief -Planning Compliance Officer

About the team

Sitting in the Planning Regulation and Services Gold Coast department, the Development Compliance business unit is responsible for ensuring that any development across the City is carried out in accordance with relevant legislation and approvals. Primary responsibilities include the investigation of development offences under the Planning Act 2016.

About the role

We are seeking motivated Planning Compliance Officer to join our team. You will be responsible for carrying out inspections, investigations and enforcement action on alleged breaches of the Council's City Plan as required, ensuring compliance with the City Plan 2016.

Key Deliverables:

- Primarily responsible for the investigation and enforcement of requirements under the City Plan 2016.
- Carry out inspections to confirm compliance with development approval conditions.
- Investigate and respond to alleged breaches of development approval conditions in accordance with business processes and within business timeframes.
- Comprehensively research records, interpret policy and legislation as required.
- Make recommendations based on statutory obligations and evidence to determine appropriate action to achieve compliance.
- Prepare reports and correspondence in accordance with business processes.
- Initiate enforcement action in accordance with legislative requirements when deemed appropriate.

We’re looking for people who have:

- Bachelor's degree in urban and Regional Planning or equivalent knowledge and experience
- Demonstrated consultation, negotiation and mediation skills.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- The ability to manage multiple tasks and organise/prioritise a high workload.
- Experience in a development compliance / town planning role and knowledge of the City Plan is desirable.
- A positive and energetic outlook and enjoy working within a team.

Be part of shaping the Gold Coast’s future

The Gold Coast is inspired by lifestyle and driven by opportunity. We are the second largest Council in Australia.

We care about being the most flexible government organisation in Australia. We have a range of benefits to help you create the right balance:

- 9-day fortnight

- Flexible work arrangements to suit your lifestyle, including hybrid/work from home options, versatile working hours and locations

- Personal and professional development courses





- Access to 350+ fitness facilities through Fitness Passport

- 4 free confidential counselling sessions a year for you or an immediate family member
- 1 free nutritionist and financial advice session per year

We pride ourselves on our shared mission of being a high-performing, customer-focused organisation which delivers value-for-money services to the community.

How to apply

To submit your application, please click and complete the application form. You will be required to upload your resume and a cover letter (no more than two pages) outlining how your skills, experience and personal attributes will enable you to be successful in this role. Please note that you may also be asked to provide relevant qualifications, where applicable.

Contact Person Sheree Whillans

Contact Email [email protected]

Closing Date Monday 16th November 2026 /11:59pm AEDT

Our selection process may include a one-way video interview via Criteria, a face-to-face or virtual interview via Microsoft Teams, reference checks via Xref and additional checks including police checks, employment history checks, qualification checks, pre-employment medical reviews and drug and alcohol testing.

We’re committed to creating a diverse workplace and inclusive culture. We take pride in people who align with our high-performance principles. We believe that the diverse makeup of our workforce reflects the community we serve. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences and identities, and encourage candidates to discuss any support or adjustments they may need throughout the recruitment process.

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