Senior Compliance Officer

10415 Senior Compliance Officer

Work Type: Permanent Full Time

Location: Emerald

Directorate: Communities

Remuneration: Stream A, Level 6 -7: $120,403.21 - $137,273.20 inclusive of superannuation and allowances - 5% increase as of July 2026.

Ready to grow your compliance career?

Central Highlands Regional Council is seeking an experienced Senior Compliance Officer to join our Emerald team. Working closely with the Coordinator Development & Planning, you'll lead investigations, assessments, inspections, and compliance activities while building your expertise across a diverse range of matters. This is an excellent opportunity to expand your skills, take on greater responsibility, and make a meaningful impact within a supportive local government environment.

If you would like to join a team committed to providing exceptional customer service to the Central Highlands region, we would like to hear from you!

Level 6

Mandatory

• Demonstrated experience in the enforcement of the provisions of the planning scheme, and relevant planning, plumbing and building legislation.
• Significant experience in the coordination and investigation of compliance matters on behalf of a local government.
• Demonstrated experience in the preparation of documentation, and capacity to act as a witness as necessary for enforcement action in the relevant courts.
• Demonstrated experience in the preparation of reports and work logs, including documentation that may be required for legal proceedings.
• Demonstrated experience to conduct investigations and inspections as required.
• High-level experience in the development, implementation, review and monitoring of policies, practices and guidelines to achieve corporate goals.
• Experience with the identification, preparation, implementation and monitoring of unit goals and objectives and developing strategies to ensure goals and objectives are achieved.
• Management of service delivery to ensure a customer service-focused culture that is committed to Council’s values and priorities.
• Demonstrated, high-level time management capabilities whilst handling multiple competing priorities that are sensitive in nature.

Desirable

• 3-5 years’ experience in similar compliance role with preference for a local government compliance role.

Mandatory

• Extensive experience in the enforcement of the provisions of the planning scheme, relevant planning, plumbing and building legislation and understanding of council’s policies and procedures.
• Extensive experience with the identification, preparation, implementation and monitoring of unit goals and objectives and developing strategies and compliance programs to ensure goals and objectives are achieved.
• Demonstrated experience in operating in politically sensitive environments.
• Expertise in negotiating positive outcomes with high level customers.
• Demonstrated experience in effectively leading and managing teams.

If this sounds like you, apply now!

Working For Central Highlands Regional Council Has Its Benefits.

We are a progressive region, committed in creating opportunities for all. We welcome forward thinking individuals who are focused on continuous improvement, a sustainable future and understand the valuable role we play in investing in our regional community.

Benefits Include

• A generous superannuation scheme
• 5 weeks annual leave with 17.5% leave loading
• Fortnightly RDO’s
• Annual uniform allocation
• Payroll deductions and salary sacrifice options
• Wages paid fortnightly
• Employee Assistance Program

To Apply For This Position

As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications from diverse backgrounds.

Please download and review the position description.

To be considered for this position, please include the following documents:

• A cover letter outlining your motivation for applying for this position
• Your resume detailing your career history relevant for this position

Applicants who are progressed to the next stage of the recruitment process will be invited to participate in a shortlisting process.

Eligibility & Pre-employment Checks

To be appointed to a permanent position, you must be an Australian citizen, or have permanent residency status, or hold a visa permitting you to work in Australia permanently. If you have a visa permitting you to work temporarily in Australia, you may be appointed to a position on a temporary basis, providing the work complies with the conditions of your visa.

The Pre-employment Checks Relevant To This Position Include:

• Right to Work in Australia
• Medical Assessment
• Reference and qualification checks

For a confidential discussion, please contact a member of the Recruitment Team on 1300 242 686 during business hours or register your application by submitting your cover letter and resume.

Applications close: Monday 29th June 2026 at 12noon.