Planning Compliance Officer

• Full-time, permanent position
• $93,237.88 - $101,627.56 per annum + 11% Superannuation
• Monthly RDO
• Commuter Vehicle use option

Manningham offers challenging and rewarding employment opportunities to innovative, passionate, and driven people. We have a positive and friendly working environment and are committed to fostering a customer focused, delivery led culture. We offer our employees a range of benefits including flexible work options, opportunities for career development, health and wellbeing initiatives, and an active Social Club.The OpportunityWorking within our City Compliance team, the Planning Compliance Officer is a full-time, ongoing position centred around conducting investigations into alleged breaches of the Planning and Environment Act 1987, and other relevant and authorised legislation. The incumbent of this role will support to educate and provide advice to both internal and external customers and stakeholders in relation to planning controls which apply throughout the Municipality.Key activities of this role include:

• Conducting investigations, resolving complaints and gathering evidence in a lawful manner.
• Undertaking appropriate communication with developers, residents and others to ensure town planning controls and provisions of relevant acts are met.
• Preparing recommendations and taking direction from the Team Leader, Planning Compliance in relation to active investigations.
• Preparing reports and briefs of evidence, responding to complex correspondence regarding non-compliance
• Utilising conflict resolution skills within a regulatory and enforcement framework whereby officers will have to manage difficult and complex conversations and respond to potentially emotional and poor behaviour.

About You

• You have extensive experience in Planning Compliance and or planning or law enforcement and investigative procedures.
• You possess strong communication skills.
• You can demonstrate strong technical knowledge and application of planning legislation and or legal/legislative requirements combined with law enforcement procedures.
• You are resilient and have a demonstrated high level of emotional intelligence.
• You have a high level of self-motivation to complete complex, broad tasks and projects within agreed limitations and meet deadlines.
• You possess a strong level of investigative and analytical skills with the ability to deal effectively and diplomatically with conflict, complaints and enquiries.

How to ApplyClick APPLY to submit your up to date CV and cover letter addressing the key requirements of the role. For a confidential discussion please contact Paul Bonnici, Coordinator City Compliance, on (03) 9840 9412.For all other enquiries regarding the recruitment process, please email jobs@manningham.vic.gov.au or visitApplications close on Friday 10 May 2024 at 11.00pmDon’t meet every requirement for this role? Studies have shown women and those of underrepresented groups are less likely to apply for roles unless they meet all the criteria. We recognise that different experiences make for great community outcomes. If your experience doesn’t perfectly align with the selection criteria, but you’re excited about this role and keen to work at Manningham Council, we encourage you to apply now.Council recognises the benefits of a diverse workforce for its employees and customers.To ensure equity of access to employment opportunities, Council encourages applications from underrepresented groups including people who are from an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background, people from different ages, abilities, gender identities, sexual orientation and cultural backgrounds.Manningham Council have a number of policies and practices to help support our staff, including a Working from Home policy, flexible work practices and an IT infrastructure to support various communication methods when working remotely.If you require any additional support or adjustments regarding interview arrangements, please advise the contact listed above in advance.Manningham Council is a child safe organisation and, as such, applicants may be required to hold a Working with Children Check.Apply NowAllows you to pre-fill the application using your SEEK profile information and resumé