Reference Number: S100-24-1168 Closing Date: 28-10-2024 Employment Type: Permanent Full Time Permanent full-time position, 35 hours per week Salary $92,107 to $105,923 per annum plus 11% superannuation About Us Waverley is a diverse and innovative Council located in the heart of Sydney's Eastern Suburbs. With a broad range of services, programs and initiatives, Waverley is one of the leading local government areas in NSW. Taking in some of Sydney's most beautiful beaches including the world famous Bondi Beach, and encompassing part of Sydney's global economic corridor at Bondi Junction, Waverley Council is an amazing place to broaden your career. The Role The Building Compliance Officer is responsible for undertaking compliance related investigation into both the built and natural environments on behalf of Council. The Building Compliance Officer will deliver prompt and accurate investigations of complaints and undertake the appropriate enforcement action in relation to compliance related matters. Key Responsibilities Investigate and enforce unauthorised land use, unauthorised building works and non-compliances with development consents to ensure compliance with the relevant statutory requirements and Council policies. Apply and enforce the provisions of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979, Local Government Act 1993, Swimming Pools Act 1992, Protection of the Environment and Operations Act 1997, Local Environmental Plans, Building Code of Australia, Development Control Plans and all other applicable Acts, codes, standards, controls and Council policies. Issue Notices and Orders, penalty infringements and apply cost compliance notices where appropriate. Maintain a high level of customer service while completing duties and responding to enquiries, via email and telephone requests. Conduct Swimming Pool Compliance Inspections. Follow up and assess Annual Fire Safety Statements and Essential Services in line with all legislative requirements. Ensure that building works are constructed in compliance with conditions of development consents and in accordance with the approved plans, while ensuring breaches to planning and building controls are quickly determined and rectified by appropriate action. Prepare accurate and timely investigation reports to enable informed decisions to be made in relation to investigations of unauthorised land use, building and development compliance matters. Benefits of Working at Waverley Great team environment, professional development opportunities. Staff social club, weekly yoga and other fun staff activities. Yearly flu shots, skin checks and annual health and wellbeing fair. Discounted gym membership through Fitness Passport. Flexible working conditions, family friendly policies and other great employee benefits. Waverley Council is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all candidates. We encourage applications from people from diverse groups, including, but not limited to, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island people; people from culturally diverse backgrounds; young people; older workers; people with disabilities; LGBTQIA+; and other minority groups. If you require accommodations or assistance during the application process, please don't hesitate to reach out to our People and Culture team at #J-18808-Ljbffr