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.
- Apply expert knowledge of the NSW Environmental Planning and Assessment Act and Regulation to ensure lawful and effective outcomes.
- 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 $84,316 per annum with competency-based increments up to $99,874 per annum, plus 12% 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 qualification or higher in town planning, building, environmental engineering, environmental protection, law or similar discipline or nearing completion.
- 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.
- Tweed Shire Council is committed to employment equity and diversity and encourages applications from people of all ages, abilities and backgrounds in both traditional and non-traditional roles. We provide workplace adjustments for people with disability, and access to flexible work options.
- Join an employer of choice. Professionals Australia (Local Government Engineers’ Association) has named Council the 2021 Employer of Choice for our great 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:
Friday 12 September 2025 at 12 noon sharp (NSW time). Late applications will not be permitted.
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:
- Pre-employment medical – some roles require a functional (physical) assessment, and all positions are subject to drug and alcohol screening (a positive test result means the recruitment process ends and your application will not be considered).
- Background screening - verifies that the information you have provided throughout the recruitment process is true and correct.
Reference Checks are undertaken by the panel. Your 2 referees should ideally be your current and most recent supervisors. Your referees are not contacted unless you’ve been interviewed and are a preferred candidate.
How To Apply:
You must use your own email address, and not one used previously by another person that has applied for a position with council.
Once you start your online application, you cannot save and return to it later.
- 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 diploma qualification or post-graduate qualification in town planning, building, environmental engineering, environmental protection or law or a related discipline or similar discipline or nearing completion? 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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