Building Compliance Officer

• Fixed Term Full Time, 36 hours per week, 9-Day Fortnight
• Stream A Level 5
• Salary: $94,439 - $98,355 plus Super
• Position Brief- Building Compliance Officer

Are you passionate about ensuring compliance and upholding development standards in one of Australia’s most dynamic cities? Do you thrive on investigative work and enjoy engaging with a variety of stakeholders?

A full-time fixed term contract until January 2027 has become available in the Building Compliance Team with a possibility of extension. This role is crucial in investigating and enforcing development compliance, ensuring the city's growth aligns with legislative requirements and best practice standards. This role is primarily focusing on private swimming pool barrier safety and investigating unlawful building work.

What you’ll be doing:

• Conducting inspections and investigations to assess compliance with Queensland Swimming Pool Fencing standards.
• Conducting inspections and investigations to assess compliance with building and development legislation.
• Engaging with residents, pool safety inspectors, building certifiers, developers, and government agencies to ensure clear communication of regulations.
• Researching and interpreting legislation, policies, and records to provide informed recommendations.
• Preparing detailed reports and correspondence, ensuring compliance with business processes.
• Taking enforcement action when required to uphold legislative requirements and the City when deemed appropriate.

What We’re Looking For:

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Building Surveying or equivalent industry experience.
• Completion of 11067NAT Course in Swimming Pool Safety Inspections or a holding a valid pool safety inspector licence will be highly regarded.
• A strong understanding of statutory compliance, development approvals, and enforcement procedures.
• Exceptional communication and negotiation skills to work effectively with stakeholders.
• Knowledge of the Planning Act, Building Act, and Building Code of Australia, AS1926.1 2007 and MP3.4 of the Queensland Development Code is highly desirable.
• Experience in building compliance, or other relevant fields with additional experience in Regulatory Enforcement highly regarded.
• A positive and energetic outlook and enjoy working within a team.
• Excellent level of documentation and written communication skills
• The ability to prioritise and manage numerous investigations.
• A valid Class C Unrestricted Driver’s Licence
• WHS Licence (White Card) or willing to obtain one before starting.

Be part of shaping the Gold Coast’s future

The Gold Coast is inspired by lifestyle and driven by opportunity. We are the second largest Council in Australia.

We care about being the most flexible government organisation in Australia. We have a range of benefits to help you create the right balance:

• 9-Day Fortnight
• Flexible work arrangements to suit your lifestyle, including hybrid/work from home options, flexible working hours and locations
• Free parking
• Personal and professional development courses
• Access to 350+ fitness facilities through Fitness Passport
• 4 free confidential counselling sessions a year for you or an immediate family member
• 1 free nutritionist and financial advice session per year.

We pride ourselves on our shared mission of being a high-performing, customer-focused organisation which delivers value-for-money services to the community.

How to apply:

To submit your application, please click apply now and complete the application form. You will be required to upload your resume and a cover letter (no more than two pages) outlining how your skills, experience and personal attributes will enable you to be successful in this role. Please note that you may also be asked to provide relevant qualifications, where applicable.

Contact Person: Greg McCarthy

Contact: gtmccarthy@goldcoast.qld.gov.au

Closing Date: 11:59pm Sunday 16th 2026

Our selection process may include a one-way video interview via Criteria, a face-to-face or virtual interview via Microsoft Teams, reference checks via Xref and additional checks including police checks, employment history checks, qualification checks, pre-employment medical reviews and drug and alcohol testing.

If you encounter technical issues when applying, please email ••••@goldcoast.qld.gov.au.

We’re committed to creating a diverse workplace and inclusive culture. We take pride in people who align with our high-performance principles. We believe that the diverse makeup of our workforce reflects the community we serve. We consider all qualified candidates for employment, irrespective of race, age, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, or other protected characteristics by law.