Position No: 018/2026

Work Type: Permanent - Full Time

• Permanent Full-Time
• Level 4 or Level 5 dependent on
  experience
• *Salary: $81,985 - $88,153 (Level 4) - $90,690 -
  $96,605 (Level 5), plus superannuation
• Flexible working hours available including 9-day
  fortnight, 19-day month
• Vacancy 018/2026

The opportunity

We are in the market for an experienced and qualified
Development Compliance Officer. You are passionate about your
profession and enjoy the rewards of a good challenge.

As a Development Compliance Officer, you will be
responsible for:

• Working in a pro-active manner as part of a
  high-performance team to deliver effective compliance
  outcomes.
• Undertaking inspections of swimming pool safety barriers on
  private properties to ensure the City meets legislated
  obligations specified by the WA Building Regulations.
• Undertaking inspections of properties to ensure that
  development within the City complies with relevant legislation,
  policy and operating procedures, including gathering of
  evidence to support any necessary legal action.
• Issue infringements in respect to non-compliance with
  planning and building legislation and the City’s Local
  Laws, such as swimming pool barriers and construction site
  litter.
• Working with all stakeholders, internal and external, in a
  constructive, conciliatory manner to effectively deliver good
  governance, quality outcomes and exemplary customer
  service.
• Assisting in building awareness, promoting the function of
  the team and advising other officers across the organisation in
  respect to the responsibilities and scope of the Development
  Compliance Team.

To be successful in this role, you will
need:

• Commenced studies towards qualifications in a Planning,
  Building Surveying, Government - Statutory Investigations and
  Enforcement or equivalent qualification in a relevant
  field.
• Previous compliance related industry experience preferably
  involving pool barrier inspections.
• Hold a current unrestricted “C-A” (Automatic)
  or “C-B” (Manual) class national drivers’
  licence.
• A police clearance certificate (less than 6 months
  old)
• Experience in interpretation, administration and
  application of local government legislation.
• Knowledge of planning, building surveying and environmental
  planning processes.
• Experience with legal processes.
• Educational approach to achieving compliance outcomes,
  enforcement where applicable.
• Experience and knowledge of the development and building
  industries.
• Excellent conflict resolution skills
• Well-developed evidence collection skills
• Effective time management and organisational skills.
• Excellent written and verbal skills

For more information about the role please refer to the
position description.

How to apply

Sound exactly like the sort of role for you? Great! To apply
please visit our Careers page at www.mandurah.wa.gov.au.
Further information can be obtained by calling
Stuart Klassen, Coordinator of
Building and Compliance on (08) 9550 3***.

Closing date

Applications for this position are open until a
suitable pool of candidates is received. This means the
vacancy may close without notice. If you are interested in this
position, we highly recommend you apply as soon as
possible.

Our commitment

We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment
regardless of their background, identity, experience, ability or
thinking style. If you need assistance during the application
process for accessibility reasons this is available upon
request.

We are committed to creating and maintaining a child safe
organisation where protecting children and preventing harm is
embedded in the everyday thinking and practice of all employees and
volunteers.

Additional information

• All applications will be assessed in accordance with
  merit-based principles. Where an applicant does not fully meet
  the requirements outlined in the attached position description,
  including essential qualifications and license, the role may be
  reclassified, and an alternative remuneration package may be
  offered, subject to organizational needs in line with the
  City
  of Mandurah Industrial Agreement.
• *The salary for this role commences at step 1, with
  potential for movement within the range based on demonstrated
  skills and experience. Incremental progression typically occurs
  at the conclusion of each 12-month period, in accordance with
  the Industrial Agreement.
• As part of our recruitment process, you will be required to
  participate in a full pre-employment medical that includes drug
  and alcohol testing.
• This recruitment process may also be used to identify
  candidates for similar permanent or fixed-term opportunities
  that arise within the City over the next 12 months —
  offering you the chance to be considered for future roles that
  align with your skills and aspirations. Applicants must have
  the right to work in Australia.
• To support transparency and integrity, all employees of the
  City of Mandurah are required to declare any secondary
  employment to help us manage potential conflicts of interest
  appropriately.
• To read more about Working at the City of Mandurah please
  visit our
  Careers and Employment page.

Casey Mihovilovich
Chief Executive
Officer

Attachments:
- Development Compliance Officer Level 4 - Position Description.pdf
- Development Compliance Officer Level 5 - Position Description.pdf