Compliance - Activities and Events Officer

Compliance - Activities and Events Officer

Closing date: 23/10/2026 11:59 PM AUS Eastern Standard Time

Location: The Phoenix

Department: Development and Growth

Compensation: Annual Salary AUD $77,091.04 - $88,001.68

Employment type: Part Time

Work Arrangement: On-site

• Permanent Part Time Position

• Band 5: $77,091.04 – $88,001.68 per annum (full-time equivalent), pro rata based on part-time hours, plus superannuation.

About the role
 

The City of Ballarat’s Regulatory Services team is seeking a self-motivated and enthusiastic individual to join our Compliance team. The successful applicant will be a highly skilled and collaborative with strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills who can effectively engage with a broad range of stakeholders to assess and facilitate permit applications. With strong administrative skills and a customer-focused approach, experienced in investigating complaints and enquiries, administering and interpreting relevant legislation, policies and procedures, and applying a high level of attention to detail to ensure accurate permit assessments, effective regulatory compliance outcomes, and efficient permit administration.

• Undertake a range of activities to meet City of Ballarat’s Compliance responsibilities.
• Assist Regulatory Services by effectively performing administrative tasks associated with Local Law permit applications and compliance tasks.
• Undertake the assessment, administrative and compliance investigation for permit applications as they apply to the regulatory framework including Local Law permits and any other required documentation.
• Provide effective customer service by responding to and investigating enquiries relating to Local Law permits.
• Receive, review, approve and prepare Local Law applications and permits.
• Liaise with internal and external stakeholders to be able to assess and facilitate permit applications within the City of Ballarat.

About you

The successful candidate will have:

• Excellent time management and organisational skills.
• Ability to engage, manage and consult with a diverse range of internal and external stakeholders and local community members.
• Ability to investigate and analyse data, with a high level of attention to detail, relating to events applications in accordance with Council legislation, regulations, policies and procedures.
• A ‘can do’ approach with people, working cooperatively with teams and individuals across a range of service provision.

Be Part of Something More:
 

Join us in making a real difference to the lives within our community. Working for City of Ballarat you will be part of a team that values honesty, transparency and accounting in everything we do. We believe in the importance of valuing every Individual and working together to support the community. Together we create a supportive and inclusive environment where everyone can thrive and make a positive impact.

Benefits

There’s more to remuneration than just salary.
 

Here are some key benefits you might value:

• Learning and development programs
• Flexible work policies
• Employee benefits program
• MyWellbeing initiatives

To Apply

To apply for this position please click on the apply button and submit your application. The closing date for this position is 23 October 2026. Please ensure that you provide a cover letter, current resume and response to the key selection criteria.

The successful applicant will be required to undergo a full employment medical and police check.

Contact

For any additional questions, please contact Joseph Cooper, [email protected] or 0400 108 489

At the City of Ballarat, we celebrate diversity and strive to create an inclusive, flexible workplace where everyone feels welcome. We encourage applicants of all backgrounds, identities, and abilities to apply. If you need any support during the recruitment process, reach out to us at peopleandculture@ballarat.vic.gov.au

We’re proud to be a child-safe organisation, committed to protecting children and young people from harm. Our culture promotes their safety and wellbeing, and we require all successful candidates to undergo relevant screening, including a Working with Children Check and criminal history check.