- Hobsons Bay Civic Centre, Altona, close to public transport
- Position type: Full time, Permanent
- Salary: Band 6 $95,147.56 - $105,035.66 + superannuation
We're here. We're community. We're Hobsons Bay.
At Hobsons Bay City Council, we’re committed to creating a workplace that reflects our community and values. You’ll be part of a forward-thinking organisation that supports innovation, collaboration, and professional growth, and which aspires to be the exemplar of Local Government.
The opportunity
As a Senior Building Site Compliance Officer, you'll play a key role in protecting community safety and amenity across Hobsons Bay. Working within the Planning, Building and Health Services team, you'll undertake site inspections, investigate compliance issues, provide expert advice to industry stakeholders, and lead complex enforcement matters. This is an opportunity to apply your regulatory expertise, contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, and help ensure building sites, subdivisions and public spaces meet legislative and local law requirements.
What you’ll do
- Conduct inspections and investigations of building sites and subdivisions to ensure legislative and local law compliance.
- Investigate complaints, gather evidence, issue infringements and prepare prosecution matters when required.
- Provide specialist advice, education and technical guidance to residents, builders, developers and contractors.
- Represent Council in complex, sensitive or high-risk compliance and enforcement matters.
- Contribute to process improvement, reporting, compliance programs and mentoring of colleagues.
- Participate in after hours and weekend roster work, as required, inspecting building sites for compliance and enforcement, including responding to complex or escalated compliance matters where required.
- Degree, diploma or equivalent qualification in Building, Construction, Compliance, Local Government or related field, or substantial relevant experience.
- Strong experience in inspections, investigations, evidence gathering and enforcement activities.
- Sound knowledge of Victorian Building legislation, Local Government legislation and Council Local Laws.
- Demonstrated leadership, coaching or supervisory experience.
- Excellent stakeholder engagement, negotiation and conflict resolution skills.
- A maximum 2 pages cover letter which should outline your interest in the role
- A current CV which includes key achievements & relevant qualifications
Uncover more about this role in the Position Description attached below, or contact Arthur Vatzakis, Manager Planning, Building and Health Services via [email protected]
Applications will be accepted until 11:30pm on 15th September 2026.
To ensure fairness and consistency for all applicants, we are unable to accept late submissions or submissions made via email. We appreciate your understanding and encourage timely applications via Council's online portal.
Pre-Employment Requirements
Progressed candidates will be required to complete a National Police Record Check, a Pre-Employment Medical Check & a Working With Children Check (WWCC). Candidates must also hold a valid Victorian Driver's License and current Construction Induction Card (White Card).
Applicants must be an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident or hold a valid work permit or visa with full unrestricted working rights. Work eligibility will be checked as part of the recruitment process.
What we can offer
- Hybrid working flexibility, whether you're home, or in our newly renovated & spacious office facilities.
- Our location in the centre of Altona is close to public transport, cafes and parks. Enjoy your lunch at the pier, or an afternoon walk along the lake.
- Go to the gym or ride your bike before work? Our End of Trip Facility offers bike storage and shower facilities to get you refreshed and ready to go!
- Exclusive staff access to our Employee Assistance Program, wellbeing programs, discounted local gym membership, Reflexology sessions, Meditation, Yoga & Circuit classes, and walking & social clubs.
- Ongoing professional development support - we'll champion your growth, because your career matters to us!
A team that’s shaping a brighter future, working together to create a sustainable, thriving community for generations to come.
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We are a proud inclusive employer. We encourage people from all walks of life to apply for our job opportunities. Our commitment is to provide diverse, safe and inclusive environments where everyone can grow and succeed.
