Regulatory Services
Permanent Full Time
Hervey Bay
Stream A Level 7 - $114,225 plus superannuation
- + $6,000 relocation assistance for suitable candidates
- + vehicle for business use
- + additional 5 days recreation leave
At Fraser Coast Regional Council our people are our most important asset and central to achieving our purpose of
Building Better Communities Together.
What We Are Looking For
We're looking for an experienced Development Compliance team leader to deliver fair, consistent and timely planning and building compliance services across the region
You’ll lead a team of four Development Compliance & Support Officers, overseeing investigations, regulatory responses and enforcement activities. You’ll provide high‑level technical advice, manage complex matters, and ensure our compliance functions run smoothly, professionally and in line with legislation.
This role also plays a key part in shaping how we improve — contributing to strategic planning, refining processes, and strengthening collaboration across internal teams and external agencies.
What Your Day Will Look Like
- Lead and support the Development Compliance team to deliver consistent, timely and legislatively compliant services
- Provide expert advice on planning, building and regulatory compliance to staff, stakeholders and the community
- Oversee and conduct complex investigations, prepare statutory notices and legal documentation, and manage evidence for enforcement
- Develop, review and implement policies, procedures and education programs that lift compliance capability and community awareness
- Manage projects, programs and service delivery activities, including financial and performance requirements
Please click here to view a full position description.
What You’ll Need For Success
- Proven experience in a senior government regulatory role with responsibility for leading compliance, enforcement and investigation functions aligned to key responsibilities and performance outcomes.
- Demonstrated experience conducting high‑level investigations and undertaking enforcement action for breaches of planning and building legislation, local laws and broader compliance requirements.
- Demonstrated capability in planning, financial management, project management and problem solving.
- Demonstrated ability to lead, motivate and support staff in planning and building investigative functions.
- Ability to build effective work teams and foster open communication, engaging internal and external stakeholders to achieve organisational goals.
- Valid class C or CA driver licence (provisional or open) to drive a vehicle in Queensland.
- General Construction Induction (White Card).
What’s Nice To Have
- Bachelor’s degree (AQF Level 7 or above) in a discipline relevant to compliance, enforcement or investigations.
We understand that not all candidates will meet every selection criterion. If you have the right approach and the ability to contribute effectively, we welcome your application.
Benefits Of Working With Council
Committed to providing quality services to our community, we strongly support an inclusive and values driven culture, recognising your individual skills, knowledge and talent. As part of this we have implemented our Leadership Development Program,
Boss to Coach.
We also create innovative solutions to labour shortages through our TEMPO program which has been recognised by our HR peers nationally in 2022, as well as winning the
LGMA 2023 Excellence in Innovation award. Click here to review our Employee Value Proposition.
What We Offer
- Values based culture
- Employee discount shopping program
- Professional development
- Flexible working arrangements including work from home
- Study assistance program
- Novated leasing
- 24/7 access to Employee Assistance Program
- Paid maternity and paternity leave
- Paid emergency services leave
- Uniform subsidy
- Years of service rewards
Apply Now
Applications close 11pm on Tuesday 4 August -
subject to change pending qualified applications received.
A cover letter outlining your suitability for the role, and a current resume is required.
For further details please contact Ashley Stackman (Manager Development Compliance and Plumbing Services) at
[email protected].
Fraser Coast Regional Council is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.