Grafton, New South Wales

Full-time

$64,142 to $76,491 plus superannuation per annum

Description

Are you looking for a rewarding career where you can grow and develop while having the benefit of living in an idyllic North Coast location? Here at Clarence Valley Council, we strive to be a progressive employer that offers a rewarding and flexible work environment. Our vision is to create a community full of opportunity and our workforce is where we start to achieve our community aspirations.

Located in the Northern Rivers of NSW, we cover 10,441 square kilometres with the three major community hubs of Grafton, Yamba and Maclean. We are one of the biggest employers in the Valley and can offer you a rewarding career and a new lifestyle. Our goal is to be the employer of choice in the Valley, creating opportunities for those who live here already and for those who want to move here.

We are in an exciting period of transformation with a focus on employee engagement, satisfaction and delivering exceptional services and facilities for the community. We strive to lead with openness and courage and want you to be part of that journey.

So come and join the team while enjoying all that Clarence Valley has to offer you and your family.

Learn more about living in the Clarence Valley here.

What You Need To Know...

permanent full time - 70 hours per fortnightthe package: $64,142 to $76,491 plus superannuation per annumlocation: Grafton, NSWflexible work options for a healthy work/life balanceenjoy the benefits of flex timeaccess to fitness passport

About The Role

Are you passionate about protecting community safety, the environment and public amenity? We are seeking a Compliance Officer with high integrity to join our new Private Works Compliance Team and play a vital role in monitoring and enforcing the safe and lawful use of private land across the region.

In this role, you will undertake proactive and reactive surveillance, investigations and enforcement activities relating to building works, land use and other private-land activities. You will help ensure compliance with key legislation, approvals, standards and Council policies supporting a safer, more equitable and more sustainable community.

This position requires strong organisation, attention to detail, integrity, adaptability and a commitment to being fair, reasonable and consistent. The role requires a person that can build effective working relationships and provide education to residents, businesses and contractors to help prevent non-compliance before it occurs.

To be considered for this position you will need to:

Address the essential requirements of the role as per position descriptionSupply relevant certificates and licencesAttach a cover letter (2 pages maximum) and an up-to-date resume (4 pages maximum) that clearly details your skills & experience as relevant to this position. You will need to demonstrate how you meet the focus capabilities and how your skills will enable you to achieve the key accountabilities.Target questions - answer the target questions - maximum 2 pages each questionDescribe a situation where you investigated a complaint or compliance matter. What was the situation, what was your role, how did you gather evidence and document findings, how did you ensure your decision was fair and reasonable, and what key learnings did you obtain?How do you approach conversations with customers or businesses when explaining compliance obligations or addressing non-compliance? What have you found to be the key factors to improve chances of a successful conversation?Tell us how you have managed competing priorities or work autonomously to complete tasks using specific example/s. How did you organise these tasks to ensure effective and timely outcomes?

Contact

Scott Lenton, Manager Environment and Regulatory Services on 02 6643 0234

Closing date

Tuesday 27 January 2026 at 11.30 pm (NSW time).

Other Important Information

This position is located at Council's Grafton office, however, this may change should business needs identify other work locations to be more appropriate to deliver our services in the future.

A probation period applies to this position.

How To Apply

All applications must be lodged online via Council's website www.clarence.nsw.gov.au.

For further information about the selection process including tips on how to address the selection criteria please refer to the Careers page on the Clarence Valley Council website.

Do you want further information on how to apply under the Capability Framework? Please read our How to apply for a job guide.

Council is an EEO employer and First Nations people are encouraged to apply.

Council also recognises the skills and attributes of veterans and welcomes applications from ex-service personnel.

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