At a Glance
- Tasks: Ensure compliance in planning, building, and environmental health while providing top-notch customer service.
- Company: Charters Towers Regional Council, committed to inclusivity and community development.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, flexible working arrangements, and a supportive team environment.
- Other info: Join a diverse team and enjoy excellent career growth opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in your community while developing valuable skills.
- Qualifications: Tertiary qualifications or significant experience in relevant fields required.
The predicted salary is between 49500 - 60500 $ per year.
Under general direction, the Planning and Development Compliance Officer is responsible for providing high level customer service and promoting compliance relating to planning, building, plumbing, environmental health and local laws.
Employment Status: Full Time, Permanent - Flexible Working Arrangements may be considered for this role
Award: Level 4 of the Queensland Local Government Industry (Stream A) Award - State 2017
Salary Range: $90,418.00 to $95,198.00 per annum
ABOUT YOU
- Substantial experience in investigation and enforcement of Town Planning and Local Laws compliance including knowledge of legal processes and evidence collection.
- Comprehensive knowledge of the enforcement process along with well-developed communication and conflict resolution skills.
- Well-developed computer skills including experience in the use of the Microsoft Office suite of applications, specifically Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint and Word as well as Adobe Creative Suite and web-based applications.
- Well-developed communication, negotiation and mediation skills both oral and written, including the ability to liaise with a wide range of people and stakeholders.
- Demonstrated high level of customer service skills, both face to face and electronic.
- Knowledge of relevant planning, building, plumbing, environmental protection act and other relevant legislation including Council Local Laws and policies.
- Ability to work effectively as part of a small team in a highly active, deadline-driven environment.
- Ability to work unsupervised, with solid time management and organisational skills.
Essential Education/Qualifications:
- Tertiary qualifications, or the ability to attain, in urban and regional planning, building, plumbing or Environmental Health related disciplines, and/or significant comparable industry experience.
Essential Licences:
- Possession and maintenance of a Queensland 'C' Class Driver Licence.
Physical Requirements / Position Environment:
This position is equally an indoor and outdoor role that requires a sufficient physical ability to work in a shared office setting, driving and walking which may involve long periods in any of the aforementioned. This position is required to carry out light to moderate manual handling, bending, kneeling, twisting, squatting, lifting and carrying.
Council is committed to building an inclusive culture that respects and promotes human rights and diversity and acknowledges that we respectfully journey together to aspire to be an inclusive and capable organisation. We are an equal employment opportunity employer and place value on our diverse workforce. We encourage applicants representing all genders, ethnicities, ages, languages, sexual orientations, people with a disability, and those with family responsibilities to apply.
For further information, please view the Position Description.
CLOSING DATE: 11.59pm Sunday, 31 August 2025. Late applications will only be accepted at the discretion of the Chief Executive Officer.
CCB-144 Planning and Development Compliance Officer in Charters Towers employer: Charters Towers Regional Council
As a leading local government authority, we pride ourselves on being an excellent employer that fosters a supportive and inclusive work culture. Our commitment to employee growth is evident through our extensive learning and development opportunities, flexible work arrangements, and generous leave entitlements, including 5 weeks of annual leave and 8 weeks of paid parental leave. Located in a vibrant community, this role offers the chance to make a meaningful impact on infrastructure projects while enjoying a healthy work-life balance.
Contact Details:
Charters Towers Regional Council Recruitment Team
