Permanent, Full-time | $84,553.95 - $97,968.66 + 12% superannuation | Hurstville
About the Opportunity
The Compliance Auditor will support Council’s regulatory and compliance functions by ensuring development approvals, certification requirements, and legislative obligations are met. This role is responsible for monitoring and enforcing the payment of development-related fees, charges, and Local Infrastructure Contributions. Working across a broad range of compliance activities, you will undertake site inspections, investigate potential breaches of development consents/certificates, maintain statutory registers and records, and prepare regulatory notices, correspondence, and evidence for legal proceedings where required.
This is an excellent opportunity for a professional who enjoys a mix of field-based inspections, investigations, stakeholder engagement, and process improvement. You will collaborate with internal teams, private certifiers, property owners, government agencies, and Council’s legal representatives to ensure compliance with relevant legislation, development consents, and Council approvals. The role also provides the opportunity to contribute to policy and procedure development, improve compliance systems and processes, and deliver high-quality customer service while supporting positive planning and development outcomes for the community.
What We Offer
- Permanent, Full-Time – 70 hours per fortnight
- Salary from $84,553.95 - $97,968.66 per annum plus 12% superannuation
- Hybrid work environment
- 9-day fortnight based on operational requirements
- Fitness Passport Program offering discounted membership for you and your family to selected facilities
- Salary Packaging Options
- Employee Rewards Program
- Ongoing Education and Resources
What We Are Looking For
- Tertiary qualifications in Planning, Building Surveying or Government Investigations/Regulatory services
- Knowledge and/or experience in investigation, building certification and/or planning functions
- Working knowledge of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act and relevant Regulations, particularly in relation to breaches of development consent, including development contributions
- Demonstrated experience in project work delivering process improvements
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Demonstrated ability to develop innovative, practical solutions to complex issues
- Class C Drivers Licence
If you have made a positive commitment to further your career and you possess the attributes located in the Position Description essential criteria, then please submit your application today.
Applicants are asked to ensure that they provide a cover letter outlining your suitability for the role, failure to do so may result in your application not being considered.
If you would like further information on this role, please contact Vanessa Bailey, Coordinator Compliance on 02 9330 6085.
Applications must be completed and submitted via our website. Closing Date: Wednesday, 12 August 2026 at 11.59 PM AEST
Offers of employment at Georges River Council are contingent upon satisfactory results of a thorough background check.
Georges River Council is a progressive, people-focused organisation with 600 dedicated staff delivering exceptional services to our diverse and vibrant community. Our vision is to be 'naturally connected to place, community, and Country'. We are committed to creating accessible green, and liveable spaces, nurturing creativity, protecting the natural environment, and building a thriving local economy.
We foster our values of Accountability, Professionalism, Unity and Honesty and take pride in promoting the image of Council in the community.
We are committed to building a workplace culture that values diversity and inclusion, and welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, workers of all ages, people with disabilities, people who identify as LGBTQIA+ and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
At Georges River Council we are committed to putting children first and championing child safety within our community. We actively advocate for the rights of children and young people and will uphold our commitment as a child safe organisation.
Please note you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or a permanent resident or have unlimited working rights (with no Visa restrictions) to apply for this position.
