Development Compliance Officer

Yass Valley Council has an exciting opportunity for a Development Compliance Officer to join our Planning and Environment team.

YOUR ROLE

Undertake research, investigation, and enforcement of building, planning and development compliance matters and/or other customer action requests, enquiries, complaints, incidents, and regulatory matters relating to the Planning and Environment Division.

YOUR WORKING ENVIRONMENT (for eligible employees)

• A 35-hour working week, over a 9-day fortnight
• Access to 6.5 weeks long service leave after 5 years
• 4 weeks paid annual leave
• Access to 3 weeks sick leave per year, cumulative where unused
• Access to 2 health and wellbeing days (taken from sick leave entitlements)
• Annual salary between $72,101.64 - $83,416.32 per annum plus 11.5% Superannuation
• Guaranteed salary increase of 3% in July 2025

YOUR CAREER

• A supportive environment and collaborative team to assist you to reach your career goals
• Opportunities for temporary transfers and higher duties arrangements
• Education assistance program and targeted learning
• Career growth through internal job opportunities
• Job security in a Local Government position
• Access to e-learning platforms and other development opportunities

YOUR WELLBEING

• An inclusive culture where all our people are valued and EEO, diversity and differences are respected.
• Health & Wellbeing program - annual flu vaccinations and injury prevention program.
• Access to confidential Employee Assistance Program service for you and your family.

YOUR HOME

Yass Valley Council (YVC) is a local government organisation employing over 150 staff. YVC is managed by the Chief Executive Officer and three Directors. This management team ensues the continued delivery of excellent services and optimum infrastructure to residents and visitors. The three divisions of YVC are Corporate and Community, Planning and Environment, and Infrastructure and Assets.

The Planning and Environment Division comprises of Development Control, Strategic Planning, Environmental Services and Recreational Assets. The role of Development Compliance Officer is located within the Environmental Services team.