Development Compliance Officer

Development Compliance Officer

Closing date: 25/10/2026 11:59 PM AUS Eastern Standard Time

Location: Lane Cove Council Civic Centre, 48 Longueville Road, Lane Cove

Department: Development Assessment & Compliance

Employment type: Full-Time

Work Arrangement: On-site

Team: Regulatory Services

Hours: Permanent Full Time, 35 hours per week

Salary: $88,263.76 - $92,687.92

About the company

Are you looking for an opportunity to be part of an innovative Council seeking to make a positive difference in the community you support? We have an exciting opportunity for two motivated and experienced Development Compliance Officer to join our team.

Located on the lower North Shore, our leafy suburbs have a vibrant and diverse village atmosphere. We aim to provide “best value” services and facilities to the community whilst ensuring a sustainable future and are committed to creating a thoughtful, protective and inclusive community that supports children and young people to feel empowered, safe and protected.

If you are open to fresh ideas, committed to progressing new initiatives and driven to provide the very best service to our community, we want to hear from you.

About the role

You will be responsible for providing advice to both the public and staff on matters relating to development, building compliance and unauthorised works. The two roles have been identified to assist with the workload in the Building/ Development Compliance area and will in short respond to service requests-

• Illegal building works
• Illegal land users
• Swimming pool safety
• Assist the Principle Building Surveyor with – Building Information Certificates & Annual Fires Safety Statements

About you

The successful candidate will have:

• Tertiary Qualifications in Building Surveying or currently enrolled or relevant experience.
• Current C Class Driver Licence.
• Basic working knowledge of the relevant sections of the Environmental Planning and Assessment act, Regulations, Swimming Pool Act, Protection of the Environment Act and associated Regulations.

• Proven ability to write correspondence, reports and submissions including documentation for legal matters.

What we offer

We hire great people with a wide variety of skills, experience and backgrounds maintaining always that inclusion and diversity lie at the heart of what we do. For those who join us we offer:

• Flexible work practices aimed at achieving work/life balance
• An employee wellness program and discounted gym memberships
• Extensive professional development and training opportunities
• The convenience of being close to shops, cafes, an aquatic centre and a gym.

How to apply:

Please click on “Apply now” and complete the information requested. Applications are to include a resume, cover letter and answers to the online questions.

Further information regarding this role can be found in the Position Description or by contacting Mark Brisby on (02) 9911 3610.

Closing date:

Applications close Sunday 25 October 2026

Council is an inclusive employer. We strive to reflect the community in which we work, as a result we welcome and encourage applications from skilled people from all walks of life.