Officer Compliance Building and Plumbing

• A varied and challenging role, you will administer building, plumbing and drainage compliance in accordance with relevant legislative requirements and Council Policies 
• Competitive annual salary commencing at $90,446.20 plus up to 13% superannuation
• Great range of additional benefits, including health & wellness programs, salary sacrifice options, salary packaging arrangements and a fortnightly RDO. 

About the Region

Gympie is at the heart of a rapidly expanding region which stretches from rural valleys in our western reaches to the Cooloola Coast, gateway to spectacular Fraser Island. Bordering Noosa and Fraser Coast Local Government areas, we are uniquely positioned to grow whilst still retaining our country charm.  Our borders with North and South Burnett, and the Somerset Local Government areas link with our rural lifestyle, where you can enjoy our picturesque smaller townships, or our abundant local history.  Our local festivals such as the Gympie Music Muster are renowned both nationally and internationally. 

For someone seeking a high quality of life, with pristine natural areas and spectacular beaches, all within reach of Noosa, the Sunshine Coast and Brisbane, we are offering this unique opportunity.

 Officer Compliance Building and Plumbing

Remuneration: Annual salary commencing at $90,446.20 plus up to 13% superannuation

Closing Date: Sunday 7th January 2024 at 11.00pm AEST

No late applications will be accepted.  Only applications received via Council's online application system will be considered. Unsolicited applications from agencies will not be considered. 

 What we are looking for:

Council is looking for an experienced applicant to administer building, plumbing and drainage compliance in accordance with relevant legislative requirements and Council Policies. This includes ensuring that building and plumbing work is safe, sustainable, and meets community standards.

As a member of the Compliance team, this position ensures an efficient and effective service is provided and that the outcomes, particularly in the area of building and plumbing compliance are of a high standard, consistent with Council, community and legislative standards.

Essential Knowledge & Skills:

• Identify, investigate, and report on possible action for breaches of legislation for unauthorised and noncomplying building and plumbing activity, with reference to the Local Government Act 2009, the Building Act 1975, the Plumbing and Drainage Act 2018, and Gympie Regional Council Planning Schemes and Local Laws;
• Apply technical knowledge of building and plumbing legislation and relevant codes and policies to make sound decisions about relevant offences, and suitable penalties;
• Undertake investigations, gather evidence, facilitate resolution of issues, and initiate prompt enforcement outcomes, if required, in accordance with legislation whilst maintaining the appropriate level of confidentiality;
• Provide clear and consistent advice and direction, demonstrating transparency, integrity and sound judgement;
• Make recommendations and decisions based on sound risk assessment and apply a proportionate compliance strategy in line with processes and escalations contained in Council Policy, Procedures, and Frameworks that also considers public interest factors;
• Display engaging interpersonal skills to communicate complex concepts in plain language to customers, and build collaborative and respectful relationships with industry stakeholders;
• Display empathy and tact when communicating with residents who are concerned about the impacts of unlawful activities;
• Build and maintain respectful professional relationships with development industry professionals;
• Maintain clear and factual records that can contribute to legally enforceable compliance outcomes;
• Maintain timely and effective communication with senior staff about investigation outcomes;
• Create positive and meaningful engagement with key internal and external stakeholders, such as partner branches, other government departments and industry players;
• Identify and share potential process improvements with other Council Programs and Branches to contribute to organisational excellence;
• Perform all duties in a professional and ethical manner, participate in teamwork, maintain and develop ongoing personal standards and competence, effectively manage own personal work priorities;
• Apply a self-motivated and collaborative approach to resolving or finding solutions to matters or issues which present, and which are not specifically listed as accountabilities.
• Undertake any other duties, projects or service or building and plumbing activities as reasonably directed within the scope of the employee’s skills, competence and training.

Essential Requirements:

• Demonstrated experience in a building and/or plumbing related field, with an expert knowledge of the relevant Acts, Regulations, and Codes that regulate the building and development industry, including Plumbing and Drainage.
• Knowledge of and ability to enforce relevant legislation and Interpret State & Local Government Legislation.
• Demonstrated ability to work within a specialised team environment to achieve quality outcomes regarding building, planning and plumbing related compliance matters.
• Demonstrated oral and written communication skills to facilitate the preparation of written instructions, reports and correspondence, and to facilitate clear communications with internal and external stakeholders.
• Sound understanding and commitment to EEO and WHS principles and practices
• Queensland ‘C’ Class drivers licence or above that is current and maintained.
• Construction Industry Safety Induction Card (blue/white).

Position Description

For a full position description containing essential and desirable criteria, please click here. 

Who to Contact

For information regarding the requirements of this role, please contact Council's Coordinator Compliance, Tim Ross via email tim.ross@gympie.qld.gov.au

For assistance lodging your application using Council's online system, please contact Council's Officer Recruitment, Sue Rossi on 07-5481 0971 or email sue.rossi@gympie.qld.gov.au

What we offer?

• Nine-day fortnight /flexible work hours
• Access to employee health and well-being programs
• Fitness Passport: work out at over 25 local gyms for you and your family at a subsidised rate
• Long service leave after seven years
• Generous superannuation scheme of up to 13 per cent
• Access to salary sacrificing and salary packaging arrangements
• Employee assistance program offering free confidential counselling services for employees and their families.

Our Values

• Accountability
• Communication
• Customer Service Focused
• Integrity
• Teamwork and Collaboration

For a full explanation of our values please click here.  You will be assessed on your understanding of these values and how you have applied values such as these in your previous employment.

Our Process

Successful applicants will be required to undertake various checks such as skills, qualifications, reference, medical and national police.

Keen to apply

Keen to apply? Simply follow the instructions below:

1) Download and review the position description above
2) Complete the information below, as requested (please use an individualised email address as using another person's may effect your application, if you do not have one please follow this link to create a Gmail account)
3) Click 'APPLY'
4) Attach your resume, covering letter and a single document containing copies of your qualifications, licences or tickets as applicable.
5) Click 'NEXT' and 'CONFIRM'

Please note before continuing: It is advisable that you prepare your responses in a separate word or text document, saving your work as you go and that you then copy and paste this prepared information in the form before completing the application process. Please keep your responses to a maximum 300 words for each question.

Applications close on Sunday 7th January 2024 at 11.00pm AEST. No late applications will be accepted. Only applications received via Council's online application system will be considered.