The Investigations Officer is responsible for investigating planning law breaches through site inspections, evidence gathering, and stakeholder communication, while preparing reports for management and ensuring compliance with Council safety policies.
The role:
- Land Use Investigations Officer
- ASAP START | High Profile Council Department
- Pay rate of $42.96 per hour + super
- Logan Area | On-site parking
- Contract until 30th November 2026 + extension + or direct appointment.
- Investigation of development offences pursuant to the Planning Act 2016
- Carry out site inspections and interview alleged offenders and witnesses of offences to gather evidence
- Communicate with community members to provide updates and advise of outcomes of investigations.
- Draft briefings on compliance investigations to management and Councillors
- Must adhere to all Council safety policies and directives
About you:
- Highly developed written and oral communication skills including the ability to develop and maintain effective relationships.
- Ability to negotiate and apply conflict resolution skills to influence outcomes at all levels.
- Proven ability to conduct inspections and investigations on a community level, and produce effective outcomes within the parameters of relevant Legislation and Council policies.
- Experience in development compliance or Town Planning is desirable but not essential.
- Cert IV in Investigations, WHS or relevant experience
- Background in police or enforcement
- Available to start as soon as possible
If you would like to discuss this role in more detail or discuss other opportunities within Local, State or Federal Government, please contact:
Matthew McCallum
E: mmccallum@publicsectorpeople.com.au
Best of luck!
