Development Compliance Officer
About Us:
Kempsey Shire Council (KSC) is located on the Mid North Coast of NSW, known for its genuine hospitality, pristine beaches, sub-tropical rainforests, mountain ranges, rock river gorges, sprawling farmland and peaceful villages.
We are a progressive, proactive and dynamic organisation, and we pride ourselves on the respectful and supportive workplace we have cultivated. With 360+ dedicated staff managing $1.8 billion worth of assets across many sites throughout the Shire, KSC work closely with our community to build an inspired, connected Macleay Valley.
Your New Role:
The Development Compliance Officer is a key position within the Development and Compliance Department of Council, responsible for the delivery of high-quality compliance regulation of local development activities across the Shire to ensure safety, legal and environmental requirements are met.
This position delivers a broad range of compliance functions through a balanced approach that combines enforcement, education, and community engagement. The role ensures resources are directed effectively, focusing on achieving voluntary compliance through proactive education and early intervention, with formal enforcement measures applied where appropriate.
As a primary point of contact between Council and the community, developers, and industry representatives, the Development Compliance Officer provides expert advice and practical guidance to enhance community understanding of planning and building requirements.
For a full list of the Key Accountabilities of the role, please refer to the Position Description.
About You:
To be successful in this position, you will possess tertiary qualifications in Planning, Building Surveying, Fire Safety or related discipline, and/or extensive experience in the investigation and resolution of compliance matters relating to planning, building, or fire safety; demonstrated ability to apply and interpret provisions of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979, Local Government Act 1993, Building Code of Australia and other relevant legislation; demonstrated knowledge of the development and construction process and an ability to identify non-compliance with development related activities; and demonstrated experience in appropriate collection and preparation of evidence for enforcement, legal proceedings and court attendance.
The successful candidate will also have the ability to effectively deal with difficult situations, resolving issues with tact and diplomacy and presenting Council in a positive image; strong interpersonal and conflict resolution skills with the ability to manage difficult conversations professionally; and strongly developed written and oral communication skills, including demonstrated ability to prepare clear and comprehensive reports and correspondence on development and building compliance matters.
Benefits of working for Kempsey Shire Council:
As the successful candidate, you'll enjoy:
* A permanent full-time position, 35hour work week
* Monthly Rostered Day Off (RDO)
* Weekly salary of $1,776.69 to $1, plus superannuation).
* Generous leave entitlements, including access to Long Service Leave after five years
* A working environment focussed on wellbeing, including flexible work arrangements, rostered days off, EAP access, social club, and health and wellbeing programs.
* Fitness Passports for discounted access to a range of gym and pool facilities.
* Career development and learning opportunities, access to study leave if required.
* Novated Leasing and salary packaging options (for eligible roles).
* A supportive, collaborative working environment designed to help you grow
* A fantastic lifestyle and work life balance, on the beautiful Mid-North Coast.
Interested?
Please apply via Council's website Note that you will be required to prepare and submit:
* A short statement (maximum 2 pages) outlining how your experience, abilities, knowledge and personal qualities will enable you to achieve the key accountabilities of the role (as listed in the Position Description); and
* Your current resume.
Applications Close: COB Wednesday, 5 November 2025
Please note that Council reserves the right to close this job advertisement before the stated closing date if a suitable candidate is found. Therefore, we encourage all interested applicants to submit their applications as soon as possible.
Have questions? Please contact Retha du Preez, Group Manager Development and Compliance for a confidential discussion on Ph:
Please Note: Our recruitment notification process is primarily via system generated emails. Please ensure your email is correct before submitting your application to avoid missing crucial updates.
Completion of a pre-employment medical assessment is a requirement of KSC's recruitment process for this position.
If you experience any difficulties applying online, please contact the Recruitment team on or email
Thank you and good luck with your application.
Kempsey Shire Council is an equal opportunity employer and we celebrate our diverse, inclusive and values-led workforce. We welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with diverse culture and linguistic backgrounds and people with a disability. In addition, Kempsey Shire Council will provide reasonable adjustments for suitably qualified individuals with disabilities. If you require additional assistance to participate in the recruitment process, please discuss with the advertised contact person. You can ask for reasonable adjustments to be made at any time during the recruitment process.