Work Type: Permanent Full Time
Location: Emerald
Directorate: Communities
Remuneration: StreamA, Level 6 -7: $120,403.21 - $137,273.20 inclusive of superannuation and allowances - 5% increase as of July 2026.
Ready to grow your compliance career?
Central Highlands Regional Council is seeking an experienced Senior Compliance Officer to join our Emerald team. Working closely with the Coordinator Development & Planning, you'll lead investigations, assessments, inspections, and compliance activities while building your expertise across a diverse range of matters. This is an excellent opportunity to expand your skills, take on greater responsibility, and make a meaningful impact within a supportive local government environment.
To be considered for this opportunity, you will need to possess:
Level 6 Mandatory
* Demonstrated experience in the enforcement of the provisions of the planning scheme, and relevant planning, plumbing and building legislation.
* Significant experience in the coordination and investigation of compliance matters on behalf of a local government.
* Demonstrated experience in the preparation of documentation, and capacity to act as a witness as necessary for enforcement action in the relevant courts.
* Demonstrated experience in the preparation of reports and work logs, including documentation that may be required for legal proceedings.
* Demonstrated experience to conduct investigations and inspections as required.
* High-level experience in the development, implementation, review and monitoring of policies, practices and guidelines to achieve corporate goals.
* Experience with the identification, preparation, implementation and monitoring of unit goals and objectives and developing strategies to ensure goals and objectives are achieved.
* Management of service delivery to ensure a customer service-focused culture that is committed to Council's values and priorities.
* Demonstrated, high-level time management capabilities whilst handling multiple competing priorities that are sensitive in nature.
Desirable
* 3-5 years' experience in a similar compliance role with preference for a local government compliance role.
Level 7 (in addition to the requirements identified above for a level 6)
* Extensive experience in the enforcement of the provisions of the planning scheme, relevant planning, plumbing and building legislation and understanding of council's policies and procedures.
* Extensive experience with the identification, preparation, implementation and monitoring of unit goals and objectives and developing strategies and compliance programs to ensure goals and objectives are achieved.
* Demonstrated experience in operating in politically sensitive environments.
* Expertise in negotiating positive outcomes with high level customers.
* Demonstrated experience in effectively leading and managing teams.
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