Senior Development Compliance Officer in Emerald

Central Highlands Regional Council is seeking an experienced Senior Development Compliance Officer to join our Emerald team. Working closely with the Coordinator Development & Planning, you'll lead investigations, assessments, inspections, and compliance activities while building your expertise across a diverse range of matters. This is an excellent opportunity to expand your skills, take on greater responsibility, and make a meaningful impact within a supportive local government environment.

If you are a solution-focused individual who thrives in a small but mighty team and is committed to providing exceptional customer service to the Central Highlands region, we would like to hear from you!

To be considered for this opportunity, you will need to possess:

• Mandatory: Minimum of Queensland C class provisional drivers licence.
• Degree qualification in Building, Compliance, Urban and Regional Planning or relevant discipline.
• Pool Safety certificate (or ability to obtain).
• General Construction Induction Card (or ability to obtain prior to commencement).

Level 6 Mandatory:

• Demonstrated experience in the enforcement of the provisions of the planning scheme, and relevant planning, plumbing and building legislation.
• Significant experience in the coordination and investigation of compliance matters on behalf of a local government.
• Demonstrated experience in the preparation of documentation, and capacity to act as a witness as necessary for enforcement action in the relevant courts.
• Demonstrated experience in the preparation of reports and work logs, including documentation that may be required for legal proceedings.
• Demonstrated experience to conduct investigations and inspections as required.
• High-level experience in the development, implementation, review and monitoring of policies, practices and guidelines to achieve corporate goals.
• Experience with the identification, preparation, implementation and monitoring of unit goals and objectives and developing strategies to ensure goals and objectives are achieved.
• Management of service delivery to ensure a customer service-focused culture that is committed to Council’s values and priorities.
• Demonstrated, high-level time management capabilities whilst handling multiple competing priorities that are sensitive in nature.
• 3-5 years’ experience in similar compliance role with preference for a local government compliance role.

Level 7 (in addition to the requirements identified above for a level 6) Mandatory:

• Minimum 7 years' experience in similar compliance role with preference for local or state government compliance role.
• Extensive experience in the enforcement of the provisions of the planning scheme, relevant planning, plumbing and building legislation and understanding of council’s policies and procedures.
• Extensive experience with the identification, preparation, implementation and monitoring of unit goals and objectives and developing strategies and compliance programs to ensure goals and objectives are achieved.
• Demonstrated experience in operating in politically sensitive environments.
• Expertise in negotiating positive outcomes with high level customers.
• Demonstrated experience in effectively leading and managing teams.

Working for Central Highlands Regional Council has its benefits. We are a progressive region, committed to creating opportunities for all. We welcome forward-thinking individuals who are focused on continuous improvement, a sustainable future and understand the valuable role we play in investing in our regional community.

Benefits Include:

• 5 weeks annual leave with 17.5% leave loading.
• Fortnightly RDO’s.
• Payroll deductions and salary sacrifice options.
• Wages paid fortnightly.
• Employee Assistance Program.

As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications from diverse backgrounds.

Eligibility & Pre-employment Checks:

• Right to Work in Australia.
• Medical Assessment.
• Reference and qualification checks.

Applications close: Friday 23rd October 2026 at 8am.