Building Compliance Officer

About this role

Division: Planning & Place Business Unit: Environmental Compliance Title: Building Compliance Officer, Permanent - Full-time Role, 35 hours per week Salary Range: $101751.32 to $118251.57 per annum + super (subject to skills and experience) Flexible hybrid workplace arrangements, with employee wellbeing benefits Leaseback vehicle available Payment of accreditation fees, and supportive of continuous professional development Who we are: Stretching from Palm Beach to Manly, the Northern Beaches boasts more than half of all the beaches in Sydney and a population of more than 270,000. Northern Beaches Council strives to deliver the highest quality services to our community. We are proud to be the winner of the Bluett Award 2022 and the 2022 Change Champion Award in the Enterprise Category. Join us and you’ll be part of an organisation committed to promoting sustainable growth, leading the community, protecting our environment and creating a great future for the Northern Beaches. Northern Beaches Council is committed to safeguarding children and young people. Council acknowledges that protecting the safety of children and young people is a whole of community responsibility and is everyone’s business. Working with us: Northern Beaches Council provides a comprehensive range of benefits focused on our employees’ lifestyle, health and wellbeing, recognition and career development. In this role you’ll enjoy - • Rostered days off scheme • Flexible hours • Health and wellbeing leave • A culture of supporting continuous professional development • Professional development and training opportunities • Work from home opportunities • Mentorship opportunities available for aspiring leaders • Genuine work-life balance and flexible working arrangements • Employee wellness program and a range of lifestyle benefits • Values based culture and a teams oriented working environment • High level of technological innovation and systems Our opportunity : The key focus areas of this role include: 1) Investigate and enforce unauthorised land use, unauthorised building works and non-compliances with development consents to ensure compliance with the relevant statutory requirements and Council policies. 2) Issue Notices and Orders, penalty infringements and apply cost compliance notices where appropriate. 3) Maintain a high level of customer service while completing duties and responding to enquiries, via email and telephone requests. About you: We’re looking for a passionate and driven individual to join our Building Control team. You’ll bring strong values and expertise to a team passionate about making a difference to our community. Additional Information: • Position Description • Applications close on: 16 August 2026 • Expected Interview Date: 24 August 2026 • Questions? Please call the Hiring Manager: Matt Dunn, Team Leader Building Control on 8495 6532 Northern Beaches Council is a diverse and inclusive employer and encourages applications from differently abled candidates. Reasonable adjustments to the workplace may be made where these are required. If you would like to contact us to discuss your specific circumstances, please contact the hiring manager for this role. If you do not feel comfortable to do so, please contact HR Services on (02) 8495 5070.