Building Compliance Officer

Permanent Full Time/ 9-Day Fortnight / 36 Hours per week

Stream A Level 5

Salary: From $94,439 plus Superannuation

Position Brief -Building Compliance Officer

We are seeking a motivated and experienced Building Compliance Officer to join our Building Compliance Team in a permanent, full-time capacity.

This is a diverse and rewarding role that plays an important part in supporting safe, compliant and sustainable development across the City. You will be responsible for investigating potential breaches, assessing compliance and taking appropriate enforcement action, while working closely with residents, industry professionals, developers and government agencies.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys a varied role combining inspections, investigation, stakeholder engagement, research, reporting and regulatory enforcement.

What you’ll be doing:

Conducting inspections and investigations to assess compliance with building and development legislation.

Engaging with residents, building certifiers, developers, and government agencies to ensure clear communication of regulations.

Researching and interpreting legislation, policies, and records to provide informed recommendations.

Preparing detailed reports and correspondence, ensuring compliance with business processes.

Taking enforcement action when required to uphold legislative requirements and the City when deemed appropriate.

What We’re Looking For:

A Bachelor’s Degree in Building Surveying, or equivalent relevant industry experience.

A strong understanding of statutory compliance, development approvals and regulatory enforcement procedures.

Exceptional communication, negotiation and interpersonal skills, with the ability to confidently engage with a broad range of stakeholders.

Knowledge of the Planning Act, Building Act and Building Code of Australia.

Experience in building compliance, building surveying or another relevant regulatory field. Additional experience in regulatory enforcement will be highly regarded.

Excellent written communication, documentation and report-writing skills, with strong attention to detail.

The ability to research, interpret and apply legislation, policies and technical information.

Strong organisational skills and the ability to prioritise and effectively manage multiple investigations and competing deadlines.

A positive and energetic outlook, with a genuine interest in working collaboratively as part of a team.

A current unrestricted Class C Driver’s Licence.

A WHS White Card, or willingness to obtain one prior to commencement.

Be part of shaping the Gold Coast’s future

The Gold Coast is inspired by lifestyle and driven by opportunity. We are the second largest Council in Australia.

We care about being the most flexible government organisation in Australia. We have a range of benefits to help you create the right balance:

9-day fortnight

Flexible work arrangements to suit your lifestyle, including hybrid/work from home options, flexible working hours and locations

Personal and professional development courses

Access to 350+ fitness facilities through Fitness Passport

4 free confidential counselling sessions a year for you or an immediate family member

1 free nutritionist and financial advice session per year

Free parking

Uniform and PPE provided

A work environment committed to safety as our number 1 priority

We pride ourselves on our shared mission of being a high-performing, customer-focused organisation which delivers value-for-money services to the community.

How to apply:

To submit your application, please click and complete the application form. You will be required to upload your resume and a cover letter (no more than two pages) outlining how your skills, experience and personal attributes will enable you to be successful in this role. Please note that you may also be asked to provide relevant qualifications, where applicable.

Contact Person: Renee Turner

Contact Email: [email protected]

Closing Date: Sunday 27th September 11:59pm AEDT

Our selection process may include a one-way video interview via Criteria, a face-to-face or virtual interview via Microsoft Teams, reference checks via Xref and additional checks including police checks, employment history checks, qualification checks, pre-employment medical reviews and drug and alcohol testing.

We’re committed to creating a diverse workplace and inclusive culture. We take pride in people who align with our high-performance principles. We believe that the diverse makeup of our workforce reflects the community we serve. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences and identities, and encourage candidates to discuss any support or adjustments they may need throughout the recruitment process.

City of Gold Coast Recruitment