Senior Planning Compliance Officer

• Up to $119,822 p.a. total salary package ($94,390 - $107,948 + 11% super)*
• Commuting use of a City vehicle
• Permanent, full time
• Attractive employee benefits - Free parking, onsite gym, wellness program & more

*P.A Pro-rata Dependent on skills and experience.

The City of Melville is a progressive, passionate, and diverse workplace committed to making a difference in the community. We strive to create a workplace that fosters growth, development, and collaboration, where every team member is valued and empowered to succeed.

Are you passionate about ensuring that your community adheres to the highest planning and development standards? Do you have a strong understanding of Planning Compliance and the legal frameworks governing it? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you to join our team as a Senior Planning Compliance Officer.

As a Senior Planning Compliance Officer at the City of Melville, you will play a crucial role in upholding the integrity of our city's planning and development landscape.

As our Senior Planning Compliance Officer, you’ll be responsible for:

• Assisting in responding to Councillors' inquiries and requests related to specific development application issues promptly and accurately.
• Establishing and maintaining effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders to address Planning Compliance matters collaboratively.
• Representing the City in legal proceedings as necessary, demonstrating a strong understanding of relevant laws and regulations.
• Collecting evidence, preparing reports, and providing recommendations on prosecutions, including attendance at Court or State Administrative Tribunal when required.
• Offering expert Planning Compliance advice to management, the general public, and Council to ensure the City's planning standards are upheld.
• Informing the public and provide advice on the City's policy position regarding compliance matters and legal enforcement options, whether through phone, email, counter inquiries, or meetings.

To be successful in this role, you will possess:

• Tertiary qualification in Urban and Regional Planning, or a related discipline
• Current ‘C’ Class Drivers Licence. 
• Experience with the practices and processes associated with the issue of notices, infringements and complaints, prosecutions and the collection and giving of evidence in both a court and at the SAT. 
• A senior level of understanding the broad functions of Local Government, particularly in relation to the Local Government Act, Planning and Development Act 2005, Planning and Development (Local Planning Schemes) Regulations 2015 Local Planning Schemes. 
• High level knowledge and understanding of Western Australian planning legislation and local government statutory processes
• Experience in conducting compliance investigations and in applying planning legislation to Planning Compliance matters.
• Experience in undertaking negotiation and conflict resolution processes. 
• Sound experience interpreting maps and plans. 
• Experience in mentoring and staff supervision.  
• Effective leadership and interpersonal skills.
• Highly developed investigative, research and complex professional problem-solving skills.

Elevate your work experience with the City of Melville’s benefits!

• Ignite your professional growth with our structured professional development and study assistance programs.
• Say goodbye to expensive gym memberships! Enjoy complimentary membership to our state-of-the-art Gym, Pool, and Health Lounge facilities.
• Get ready for fun with our active social club to connect with colleagues and make lifelong friends.
• Need a helping hand? Our Employee Assistance Programs and supportive leadership team are here to support you every step of the way.
• Unwind and recharge with generous annual leave. Take up to 10 weeks* off per year and come back rejuvenated (*conditions apply, of course). We’re also thrilled to offer an additional 2 days of leave per year – take that well deserved break!
• Plan for your future with confidence. Our superannuation package includes a contribution up to 14.5%* (*conditions apply).

If you are interested in this exciting opportunity, we strongly advise you apply as soon as possible as the City reserves the right to close this advertisement before the closing date. Apply with your resume and cover letter by Friday 3rd May 2024

For enquires about the role please contact:– Patrick Hughes – Manager Building and Environmental Health Services -- 08 9364 0***

The City of Melville celebrates diversity, inclusion, and belonging. We welcome and strongly encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including but not limited to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, and people living with disabilities.

We appreciate the interest from Recruitment Agencies in collaborating with us, however, at this time, the City of Melville is managing the recruitment process for this role. Please refrain from submitting candidate profiles to our team. Rest assured, should the need for external assistance arise in the future, we will not hesitate to reach out to recruitment agencies.