Compliance Officer (Murwillumbah)

Step into a pivotal role where you'll drive compliance by investigating development and building matters, gathering evidence and representing Council in legal proceedings to uphold legislative standards.

**About the role**:

- Undertake compliance investigations and actions related to development and building matters within legislative frameworks.
- Deliver high-quality customer service, particularly when resolving complaints and providing advice addressing community concerns.
- Manage tasks proactively and independently, meeting deadlines with strong organisational and time management skills.
- Maintain accurate records, prepare written reports and correspondence using Council’s Record Management system in line with legal and organisational requirements.

**What's on offer**:

- A base salary ranging from $81,860 per annum with competency-based increments up to $96,965 per annum, plus 11.5% super
- The option for a leaseback vehicle
- 70 hour, 9 day fortnight
- training and development opportunities
- flexible work options for a healthy work/life balance
- generous employment conditions (we have too many to list
- **We are seeking**:

- Holds a Diploma (or higher) qualification in town planning, building, environmental engineering, environmental protection, law, or a related discipline.
- Brings strong experience in compliance roles, with proven ability to interpret legislation and present evidence in legal settings.
- High written and oral communication skills, with experience in conflict resolution and negotiation skills.
- Works independently, manages competing priorities effectively and thrives in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
- Is tech-savvy with advanced computer skills, a current driver's licence and a solid understanding of planning and compliance legislation.

**About us**:

- Located on the picturesque far North Coast of NSW, bordering the Gold Coast.
- The Tweed is a vibrant, diverse location offering a lifestyle near the water, in a rainforest or on a farm.
- Join an **employer of choice**. Professionals Australia (Local Government Engineers’ Association) has named Council the 2021 Employer of Choice for our outstanding employment practices within NSW local government.

**Where it's located**: This position is based in Murwillumbah and can be directed to work from any Council work site.

**Position closes**: **Pre-Employment Screening**: Tweed Shire Council conducts pre-employment assessments as part of its recruitment process.

Job offers are not made until screening has been completed. Tweed Shire Council uses third-party providers to undertake:

- Background screening
- verifies that the information you have provided throughout the recruitment process is true and correct.

**How To Apply**:

- Have your Resume document ready to go.

**If you'd like to COPY and PASTE question fields into a separate Word document to work on over time, please find them listed below**:

- Do you hold a tertiary qualification or post-graduate qualification in town planning, building, environmental engineering, environmental protection or law? Please provide details.
- Describe your knowledge and understanding of the NSW Environmental Planning and Assessment Act and Regulation.
- Provide an example of when you have delivered exceptional customer service to resolve a complaint related to compliance matters.
- Provide an example of a situation where you have applied organisational and time management skills to ensure deadlines are met efficiently.
- Describe your familiarity with record-keeping systems to maintain accurate compliance documentation.

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