Port Macquarie-Hastings Council

Development Compliance Officer (2025-226)

About the Opportunity

At PMHC, every employee plays a part in ensuring we work together to achieve positive outcomes for our community. To help us achieve this we are seeking a Development Compliance Officer to join our Environment and Regulatory Services team. The successful candidate will be responsible for investigating and regulating unlawful building works and land use across the Region. The successful candidate will work within a small but collaborative team to ensure rules are complied with while protecting the community and the environment.

To succeed in this role, you will have:

• Excellent communication and engagement skills to work with both internal and external stakeholders to achieve results.
• Experience in interpreting and applying legislation in a regulatory context.
• Experience in undertaking investigations and taking enforcement action, including the preparation of briefs of evidence.
• The ability to manage caseloads, utilise data, write reports and statutory documents.
• The ability to work collaboratively within a small team environment while being customer-focused yet resilient to competing demands.

On a typical day this role will:

• Triage complaints and undertake investigations, including routine field work and inspections, as required.
• Prepare statutory orders and notices under relevant legislation to resolve unlawful activities.
• Prepare investigative reports, issue fines and compile briefs of evidence where court action is required.
• Look for opportunities to implement proactive intervention strategies to address systemic issues based on data or other intelligence.
• Communicate and engage with internal and external stakeholders.

Remuneration and Benefits

Employment Type: Full time, Permanent 35 hours per week

Salary (exclusive of super): Starting in the range of $84,727 to $94,836 depending on skills and experience

This role also qualifies for a Leaseback or Vehicle allowance

Benefits:

• Flexible work arrangements - hybrid working and flexi-time
• Discounted gym membership through membership to Fitness Passport
• Career development opportunities
• Annual salary increase as per the Local Government (State) Award 2023 plus annual salary review
• Long service leave after 5 years
• Generous employee assistance program
• Salary packaging options available through Salary Packaging Australia and Maxxia
• Recognition through our annual awards ceremony celebrating and rewarding staff achievements

About the Port Macquarie Hastings Region

The region is one of Australia's most enviable locations. We boast a stunning hinterland, kilometres of pristine beaches, national parks, playgrounds, sporting facilities, restaurants, galleries, theatres and a genuine community vibe. The Mid-North Coast is perfect for hiking, surfing, camping, fishing, exploration, sports, arts, theatre, food and wine.

Questions?

If you would like to know more about this opportunity or have any questions about the role please contact Matthew Corradin, Group Manager Environment & Regulatory Services on (02) 6581 8730.

Interested in Applying?

Please complete the application form below and answer the questions which relate to the essential requirements within the position description, then upload a copy of your resume and cover letter.

You will find the position description & selection criteria (which ever applies) when you apply for the role.

You may find it helpful to write your response to the questions in a word document then copy/paste this into the application form once you are ready to submit your application.

Applications Close: Tuesday 3 June 2025 11:30pm

Notes:

Suitable candidates may be placed on a talent pool or eligibility list for future identical, or similar positions for a period of 12 months.

Please upload documents in PDF format.

We often ask our preferred applicants to complete pre-employment checks. This may include: Reference Checks; National Criminal Police Check; Medical Assessment; Qualification Verification; Working with Children Check Verification.

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