Development Compliance Officer

Development Compliance Officer

Council is seeking to appoint a permanent full time Development Compliance Officer to contribute to Council’s success. This role is currently based in Miriam Vale, however office location is flexible for the preferred candidate.

• Achieve work life balance on a permanent full time 9-day fortnight roster
• PPE, iPad, iPhone and Vehicle included (tool of trade use)
• Work within a friendly and supportive team

About the Role

The purpose of this position is to conduct quality investigations, inspections and evidence-based research for civil and residential developments under construction. This position inspects and reports on development in a manner that provides the community with a high level of confidence in acceptable standards of compliance for building works in a cyclonic region and built infrastructure that becomes a Council Asset.

You will bring:

• Certificate IV Building and Construction and licenced with the Queensland Building Construction Commission (QBCC).
• Substantial years of relevant experience and skills in enforcement activities and knowledge of residential building and civil construction approval principles and processes relevant to the development industry.
• Experience in Civil Construction for Civil Works including roadworks, drainage, water and sewer infrastructure construction.
• Demonstrated experience in a regulatory role with a dynamic customer focused work environment including experience in the field of development compliance and enforcement.
• Expertise and demonstrable skills in coordinating and conducting site inspections and/or compliance investigations.
• Demonstrated knowledge of and experience interpreting and applying legislation and standards.
• High level skills in negotiation, conflict resolution and problem solving to effectively resolve issues.
• Current Work Safely in the Construction Industry (White Card).

Why work for GRC?

The Gladstone Region is a dynamic Central Queensland coastal region that provides an enviable lifestyle and economic stability for more than 63,000 residents. Gladstone Regional Council is committed to a dynamic, proud and diverse future for the Gladstone Region that focuses on working together to balance our region’s lifestyle and opportunity. Our success is built on a foundation of safe, engaged, high performing talent and teams and a values-based culture centred around our SERVICE principles.

• We are fortunate to live in an attractive, growing region and proud to provide opportunity for personal growth and career development for our employees.
• We offer opportunities to grow your career within a progressive local government organisation and work in a high performing team that values your contribution.
• You will be rewarded with a competitive salary including generous superannuation and a flexible roster that supports a generous work-life balance.
• We offer a range of employee benefits including free physiotherapy, support services and discounted health cover and fitness memberships. 

Please be advised that the preferred candidate for this position, as a condition of employment, may be required to complete a criminal history check, a pre-employment medical, skills assessment or psychometric assessment.

Council is committed to connecting with the Gladstone Regional community which values diversity and inclusion and encourages you to bring your whole self to work.  First Nations people are encouraged to apply.