Senior Development Compliance Officer

The City of Joondalup takes pride in being a Local Government that has been internationally recognised for providing outstanding services to the local community. To continue to set the standard in WA Local Government for innovative services and programs, we are seeking highly motivated, enthusiastic employees who will be committed to making a positive contribution to the City and its community.

Senior Development Compliance Officer – Full Time

• Salary: $102,340 - $108,555 per annum
• Plus up to 14.5% superannuation (conditions apply)
• Ref No: 25-021

Would you like an opportunity to lead a high performing development compliance team while adding value to the local community?

The City’s Compliance Services team is seeking a suitably experienced person to lead a team of Development Compliance Officers. As well as leading a high performing team you will also provide advice and information to the public regarding building and planning compliance matters, undertake building inspections and prepare reports and correspondence in relation to compliance issues. The successful applicant will also advise other Business Units on development compliance control matters.

Your covering letter will need to address the following selection criteria:

• The ability to lead and motivate a team in a regulatory related environment.
• The ability to apply, interpret and administer Local Laws, Local Planning Schemes, the Residential Design Codes, the Building Act 2011, and the Planning and Development Act 2005.
• Problem solving, conflict resolution and negotiation skills to effectively liaise and negotiate with internal and external parties.
• Demonstrated written skills, including experience in liaising effectively and courteously with internal and external customers.
• Your experience in the building industry and/or compliance related field.

If you are interested, we would like to hear from you. Further information can be obtained by calling Simon Brinkley, Coordinator Compliance and Regulatory Performance on 9400 4354.

To apply, please click on the "Apply" button, and submit your resume and a covering letter addressing the above criteria. Applications close at 11.55pm on Monday 17 February 2025.

The City of Joondalup is committed to diversity and inclusion within all organisational practices and is an equal opportunity employer. The City encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, people with a disability, people of all ages, sexualities and genders to apply for this position.

All employees and prospective employees of the City of Joondalup are required to declare any secondary employment and private activities to ensure that any conflict of interests may be appropriately managed.