Planning and Environmental Compliance Officer

Griffith is one of the most vibrant regional economies in Australia with a large export sector and mature and developing enterprises in value-added food & wine production, retail, residential and industrial development, tourism and agriculture. The city boasts a cosmopolitan lifestyle that has a young & diverse multi-cultural population with fine dining and the region’s renowned wine producers. Griffith City Council is proactive and energetic and passionate about creating ongoing opportunities for our growing population.

Council is seeking applications from enthusiastic motivated individuals for the following position.

PLANNING AND ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE OFFICER (Permanent)

The purpose of the Planning and Environmental Compliance Officer is to assist Council in receiving and investigating all complaints and enquiries on non-conforming development related issues and instigate appropriate action not related to Ranger Services.

On a typical day this role will:

• Triage complaints and undertake investigations, including routine field work and inspections, as required.
• Prepare statutory orders and notices under relevant legislation to resolve unlawful activities.
• Prepare investigative reports, issue fines and compile briefs of evidence where court action is required.
• Look for opportunities to implement proactive intervention strategies to address systemic issues based on data or other intelligence.
• Communicate and engage with internal and external stakeholders.

 Qualifications: The successful applicant will require a current Australian class C driver's licence. Please include copies of all relevant licenses and qualifications.

Knowledge & Skills: The successful applicant will require knowledge of current relevant legislation, regulation and standards in law enforcement, Local Government or compliance related fields. Sound communication and inter-personal skills with the ability to address and deal effectively with members of the community, developers, elected representatives and state government departments

Hours of work: 35 hours per week. 

Salary and conditions: Commencement annual salary from $81,317.60 to $89,445.17 (Grade 13). Plus superannuation and a commuter-use vehicle.

Griffith City Council offers;

• Location & Lifestyle
• 4 weeks annual leave
• 3 weeks sick leave each year
• 5 weeks Long Service Leave after 5 years
• Career Development opportunities
• Employee Health & Assistance programs
• Access to the fitness passport program
• Fantastic opportunity to gain valuable experience

 Special conditions: Only those with current rights to work in Australia may apply.

Applications close: Monday 9 June 2025.

If you have any questions about the role please contact Carel Potgieter on 1300.176 077.

Council is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Child Safe Organisation. We are committed to building a workplace culture that values diversity and inclusion, and welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, workers of all ages, people with disabilities, people who identify as LGBTIQIA+ and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. People with disability are encouraged to reach out so they can be supported in recruitment processes, to enable them to demonstrate their skills and capabilities to meet the requirements of the job.

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