About the Role
As Project Officer (Technical), you will:
* Coordinate and implement Council's Swimming Pools Inspection Program, including inspections, compliance certificates, exemption determinations and regulatory enforcement.
* Provide technical advice and support to the Building & Engineering Assessment teams on compliance and regulatory matters.
* Manage allocated applications, service requests, inspections and regulatory functions in accordance with relevant legislation and Council procedures.
* Monitor and allocate work to officers assisting with the Swimming Pools Program.
* Issue notices, orders and directions and undertake appropriate enforcement action where required.
* Investigate customer enquiries and complaints relating to swimming pool compliance and building regulatory matters.
Development & Stakeholder Coordination
* Coordinate internal and external stakeholders through DA/CC and CDC approval processes, including referrals, pre-lodgement meetings and fire safety design brief meetings.
* Liaise with contractors, certifiers (CC & PCA), trades and professionals throughout inspection processes to ensure compliance with legislative requirements.
* Prepare professional reports for senior management including the Manager of Building & Engineering Assessment and Director Design & Development.
* Represent Council in court proceedings relating to development control and regulatory matters where required.
⚖ Regulatory & Legislative Responsibilities
* Maintain strong knowledge of relevant legislation including:
o Swimming Pools Act 1992
o Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 & EP&A Regulation
o Local Government Act
o Building Professionals Act 2005
* Initiate legal proceedings in accordance with Council delegations.
* Maintain required accreditation and complete annual CPD requirements.
* Act in accordance with conduct provisions and accreditation parameters under the Building Professionals Act 2005.
About You
You will bring:
* Experience in building compliance, technical inspections or regulatory services (local government experience highly regarded).
* Strong understanding of NSW building and planning legislation.
* Ability to manage competing priorities and regulatory workloads efficiently.
* Confident stakeholder engagement skills and the ability to navigate enforcement conversations professionally.
* High-level written skills with experience preparing technical reports.
* A proactive, organised and solutions-focused approach.
If you are interested, click apply.