Development Compliance Officer

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Location
Sydney, New South Wales
Category
Government & Defence
Salary
$64.35 - $79.61 Hourly
Posted
14-Apr-2026
Work type
Casual/Temp
Contact
Gary Ward
Reference
185850
We are currently recruiting two Development Compliance Officers for a Local Council in South Western Sydney. These are 9‑month contract roles offering 35 hours per week, with the option to work 4 days (28 hours) for suitable candidates. 
Rates. Pay rates of $64.35 per hour + super (35 hours) or $79.61 per hour + super (28 hours). The roles are initially office‑based for onboarding, with some WFH flexibility to be confirmed once inducted.

About the Role
You will join a high‑volume Building and Development Compliance team, managing a large caseload of customer requests focused on active sites and land‑use enforcement rather than ranger‑style compliance.
The work is field‑based and enforcement‑driven, with a strong emphasis on:
  • Investigating unauthorised and illegal land use
  • Conducting regular site inspections
  • Assessing land‑use classification and compliance outcomes
  • Issuing notices, orders and directions under delegated authority
  • Preparing legal briefs and supporting court action where required
Matters commonly include illegal land use on rural or semi‑rural land, unapproved building works and conversions, illegal dwellings, land banking, contaminated or unauthorised works, and some stormwater and mobile food‑use complaints.

To be successful, you will bring:
  • Proven local council experience in building or development compliance
  • Experience of illegal or unauthorised land use matters
  • Confidence issuing orders and managing enforcement actions
  • Solid knowledge of the EP&A Act and development enforcement processes
  • Ability to work autonomously in the field while contributing to a team environment

This is an excellent opportunity to step into a busy compliance environment and make an immediate impact.

To apply, please submit your resume via the APPLY button or contact Gary Ward  on 02 9269 8809 for a confidential discussion.
Apply now

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