Overview
The City of Gold Coast is seeking an experienced Building Compliance Leader to join our team on a permanent full-time basis. This role offers technical challenges and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the safety and liveability of a thriving city. You will be part of our leadership team that values professionalism, resilience, and dedication in maintaining a high standard of building compliance.
About the Team
Building Compliance is responsible for ensuring that any building works and prescribed tidal works across the City are safe and compliant with relevant legislation and approvals. The unit investigates customer requests, undertakes compliance inspections related to the sale of properties, residential services inspections and compliance notices, including the reinspection safety program of awnings built over public land. The team comprises 9 culturally diverse members who work collaboratively with other compliance teams within the City Inspectorate to deliver a safe and liveable city with excellent customer service.
About the Role
This position is responsible for leading and managing a team of Building Compliance Officers, including providing guidance, coaching, and mentoring. It also provides advice to stakeholders and reports directly to the Coordinator Building Compliance. This is a fast-paced role with competing demands and requires experience in leading people, enforcement and building compliance. Daily work includes ensuring adherence to legislation and internal processes and fostering trust within the community.
Key Deliverables
* Providing strong leadership and management to team members, while maintaining a psychologically safe environment.
* Allocating, coordinating and overseeing the investigation of customer requests related to building works and prescribed tidal works, including breaches of the Local Government Act 2009, Planning Act 2016, Building Act 1975, Building Code of Australia, Queensland Development Code, Local Law 17 and the City Plan.
* Making decisions based on risk, legislation, evidence, and expertise to determine appropriate actions regarding building compliance matters.
* Preparing and reviewing legal documents, reports, and correspondence to a professional standard.
* Providing advice and support to the Coordinator Building Compliance and management.
We're Looking For People Who Have
* Bachelor Degree of Building Surveying or equivalent knowledge
* Experience in leadership, enforcement and building compliance.
* Certificate IV in Government (Statutory Compliance) or the equivalent knowledge
* Certificate IV in Government Investigations or the equivalent knowledge
* DESIRED - Certificate IV in Leadership and Management or the equivalent knowledge
* Driver's Licence Class C Unrestricted
* Construction General Induction White Card
Be part of shaping the Gold Coast's future
The Gold Coast is inspired by lifestyle and driven by opportunity. We are the second largest Council in Australia.
Benefits
We care about being the most flexible government organisation in Australia and offer a range of benefits to help you create the right balance:
* Flexible work arrangements to suit your lifestyle, including hybrid/work from home options, flexible working hours and locations
* Free parking
* Personal and professional development courses
* Access to 350+ fitness facilities through Fitness Passport
* 4 free confidential counselling sessions a year for you or an immediate family member
* 1 free nutritionist and financial advice session per year
How To Apply
To submit your application, click apply now and complete the application form. You will be required to upload your resume and a cover letter (no more than two pages) outlining how your skills, experience and personal attributes will enable you to be successful in this role. You may also be asked to provide relevant qualifications, where applicable.
Contact Person: Cristiane Dias
Contact: 07 5582 8625
Closing Date 11:59pm Monday 6th April 2026
Our selection process may include a one-way video interview via Criteria, a face-to-face or virtual interview via Microsoft Teams, reference checks via Xref and additional checks including police checks, employment history checks, qualification checks, pre-employment medical reviews and drug and alcohol testing. If you encounter technical issues when applying, please email .
We're committed to creating a diverse workplace and inclusive culture. We take pride in people who align with our high-performance principles. We believe that the diverse makeup of our workforce reflects the community we serve. We consider all qualified candidates for employment, irrespective of race, age, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, or other protected characteristics by law.
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