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Ipswich is a dynamic blend of rich heritage, proud communities, diverse landscapes, and a lively energy all contributing to a region full of liveability and opportunity. It is the state’s fastest growing city and oldest provincial city.
Ipswich City Council contributes to our vibrant and growing region with teams operating across various industries delivering services to the community and creating our vision:
‘Ipswich, a city of opportunity for all. Join us.'
We have a workplace culture built on our values of communication, collaboration, integrity, efficiency, and leadership. Come and join us in shaping the future of the city and its people.
About the role
As Development Compliance Manager you will be responsible for leading the Development Compliance Team focussing on Development Compliance activities to ensure that development within the city meets the requirements of the Planning Scheme and associated legislation. You will undertake reactive and proactive Development Compliance activities supporting management in the areas of Development Compliance.
Some of your key responsibilities will include:
- Coordinate work within the team to meet reporting and compliance action deadlines
- Ensure that customer service request management, including illegal development and noncompliance with development approvals, is undertaken by the team
- Consult and negotiate on matters of a development and/or compliance nature with developers, consultants and members of the general public
- Provide expert advice to other areas of council’s operations
- Appear, as necessary, in Tribunals or Courts on council’s behalf as an expert witness and participate in without prejudice meetings and alternative dispute resolution discussions in relation to Development Compliance activities
About you
To be successful in this role you will have:
- Possess a bachelors or postgraduate degree or diploma in Town Planning or a related field from a recognised university or other tertiary education institution
- Be eligible for membership of the relevant professional body (i.e Planning Institute of Australia or equivalent)
- An excellent fit with our values of collaboration, communication, integrity, efficiency and leadership
About the benefits
This is a permanent, full time position at Level 8 with a salary between $121,294 and $136,864 plus superannuation of up to 12.5%.
- Become a key member of a team that is passionate and dedicated to building a positive, inclusive and constructive workplace culture
- Supportive culture that promotes a healthy work/life balance
- Four (4) weeks annual leave with 17.5% loading
- Ongoing learning, development and career opportunities
- Employee health and wellbeing programs
- A variety of salary packaging options that includes, financial advice, income protection insurance, professional membership, novated leases and more
Join us
If you share our values and are passionate about enhancing the quality of life for the Ipswich community, then this could be the role for you.
Please apply online and submit:
- A cover letter of no more than 2 pages describing how your skills and experience will assist in meeting the requirements of this role
- A resume of no more than 4 pages including current licences/tickets/qualifications/certificates/visa that you hold
Closing date: 2 April 2024
Successful applicants must be eligible to work in Australia and agree to provide information for pre-employment screening which may include a criminal history check.
Ipswich City Council is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace by supporting equal opportunities regardless of gender, culture, generation, sexual orientation, or disability. We promote a respectful workplace culture that is free from all forms of harassment, workplace bullying, discrimination, and violence.
