Senior Construction Liaison & Compliance Officer
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- $100,968 - $110,162 per annum (dependent on experience) plus superannuation
- Convenient location next to public transport
- Permanent, Full-time
- An integral role within City Development
- Flexible working options available
About the team
Our Compliance team plays a pivotal role in supporting the safe and effective delivery of major construction projects across the municipality. We work collaboratively across Council, with industry and the community, to ensure development occurs responsibly while protecting public safety, Council assets and community amenity. This is an exciting opportunity to be involved in some of the municipality's most significant private development projects and to help shape best-practice construction management outcomes.
About the role
We are looking for a Senior Construction Liaison & Compliance Officer to join our team. In this role, you will lead Council's involvement in managing significant private construction projects from planning approval through to project completion. Acting as Council's primary relationship manager for major developments, you will coordinate stakeholders, oversee construction compliance matters, and ensure approved Construction Management Plans and related permit requirements are effectively implemented throughout the construction lifecycle.
What you’ll deliver
- Coordinate Council's involvement in major private construction projects and facilitate a whole-of-Council approach to construction management and compliance.
- Act as the primary relationship manager between Council, developers, builders, contractors, residents and other key stakeholders
- Investigate construction-related complaints, conduct inspections and ensure compliance with Construction Management Plans, Traffic Management Plans, permits and relevant legislation
- Prepare technical reports, compliance documentation and recommendations to support enforcement action and continuous improvement initiatives.
What You’ll Bring
- Demonstrated experience in building, compliance, regulatory services, local government, construction management or a related field.
- Excellent stakeholder engagement, negotiation and relationship management skills, with the ability to confidently work with a broad range of internal and external stakeholders.
- Knowledge of, or the ability to quickly develop knowledge in, construction management processes, planning enforcement, relevant legislation and building methodologies.
- Relevant qualifications in construction, building surveying, planning, engineering, local government, compliance or a related discipline, or equivalent industry experience.
The right candidate will be able to demonstrate the City of Kingston’s values of
We make a difference ǀ We show care and respect ǀ We take pride in our work ǀ We are better together
Don’t meet every single requirement for this role? At Kingston Council, we recognise that different experiences make for great community outcomes. If you are excited about this role, but your experience doesn’t perfectly align to the criteria we encourage you to submit your application.
To learn more about this role, please view the full Position Description on our Careers website
If you are interested in this opportunity, please submit your resume and a cover letter outlining your experience and how it relates to the role. To apply, please click the ‘Apply’ button.
All applications must be submitted online through our careers portal. Please note that we do not accept applications or inquiries from recruitment agencies
Enquiries:
For any enquiries about the position, please contact Guillermo Henning, Team Leader Vegetation & Compliance at guillermo.henning@kingston.vic.gov.au
To be considered for this role, applicants must have the legal right to work in Australia.
For any reasonable adjustments or access needs during the application or interview process, please contact the Hiring Manager or email us at peopleandculture@kingston.vic.gov.au
About Kingston
Kingston Council’s collective focus is on delivering exceptional service that achieves our vision and meets community expectations.
We are an inclusive, resilient community with a thriving economy, where we all share a safe, sustainable environment. The City of Kingston is south-east of Melbourne and is approximately 20km from Melbourne's CBD. We employ over 1,600 people in a diverse range of roles including engineering, customer service, administration, finance, family, youth and children's services, sport and recreation, health, parks and gardens, planning, arts and management.
At Kingston Council, we believe in fostering an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued. We support diversity and encourage applications from persons of all backgrounds. Here are some reasons why you might love working with us:
- Hybrid work options – average 2 days working from home (or pro rata)
- Flexible Work Options, including remote and work flexible work hours
- Yearly annual leave loading payment of 17.5% of base salary (excludes casual staff, sessional staff and Senior Officers)
- Learning and development opportunities through professional development programs
- Access to accrued day off every four weeks (Full time employees only)
- Salary Packaging
- Purchase leave options
- Career development opportunities,
- Study/development assistance
- Discounted gym memberships
- 16 weeks paid parental leave for both primary and partner carers
- Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)
- Social club events
- Close to Public transport
- Free Onsite parking
For further information visit our website Join our team - City of Kingston
Kingston City Council is an equal opportunity employer, committed to reconciliation and being a child safe organisation.
We are dedicated to attracting, retaining, and developing people of all genders, ethnicities, sexual orientations, abilities, and ages.
Applications are encouraged from all sectors of the community, and we strongly encourage applications from the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community. We support adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process, as well as during employment.
