10415 Senior Compliance Officer
Work Type: Permanent Full Time
Location: Emerald
Directorate: Communities
Remuneration: Stream A, Level 6‐7: $120,403.21 – $137,273.20 inclusive of superannuation and allowances – 5% increase as of July 2026.
Central Highlands Regional Council is seeking an experienced Senior Compliance Officer to join our Emerald team. Working closely with the Coordinator Development & Planning, you will lead investigations, assessments, inspections, and compliance activities while building 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.
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.
Level 6 – Desirable
* 3‐5 years' experience in a similar compliance role with preference for a local government compliance role.
Level 7 – Mandatory (in addition to Level 6 requirements)
* 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.
Benefits
* A generous superannuation scheme
* 5 weeks annual leave with 17.5% leave loading
* Fortnightly RDO's
* Annual uniform allocation
* Payroll deductions and salary sacrifice options
* Wages paid fortnightly
* Employee Assistance Program
As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications from diverse backgrounds.
Eligibility & Pre‐employment Checks:
* Right to Work in Australia
* Medical Assessment
* Reference and qualification checks
Applications close: Monday 29th June 2026 at 12:noon.
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