Development Compliance Officer

Development Compliance Officer

About the position

The Development Compliance Officer monitors and reports on the implementation of conditions of approval associated with local development and State Significant Development (SSD), coordinates responses to new SSD applications related to mining, quarrying and energy generation,  attends Community Consultative Committee meetings, reviews and comments on environmental management plans required for approved SSD and engages with mine, quarry and power generating businesses and Natural Resources Regulator staff regarding the rehabilitation of sites.

About Muswellbrook

Muswellbrook Shire is one of NSW’s most dynamic local government areas. For over four decades it has been at the heart of the State’s energy industry; with two of NSW’s base load power generators located in the Shire, Bayswater and Liddell. Muswellbrook Shire’s coal industry exports 25% of NSW’s thermal coal, it is the home of the two largest thoroughbred horse studs in the southern hemisphere, it produces a large volume of the Hunters viticulture and is home to the largest dairy industry in the Hunter.

Muswellbrook Shire Council is a vibrant workplace with a commitment to excellence in all facets of its operations, and is committed to employee welfare and development.

About you

You will possess the following:

• Degree qualification in Engineering, Town Planning, Environmental Science, Environmental Law or similar discipline, or 5-10 years relevant experience in a related field.
• Qualifications and extensive experience in a related field such as law enforcement, mining regulation, environmental rehabilitation, soil conservation, or related field may be considered.
• Sound knowledge of the regulatory functions within the Local Government Act 1993, Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979, the Water Management Act 2000 and other relevant legislation and policies.
• Current Australian Class C Driver’s Licence.
• Demonstrated experience and/or capability to deliver the Job Specific Key Accountabilities (outlined in position description).
• Demonstrated Developed key capabilities as defined in the Key Capabilities Table (outlined in position description).

We Offer

• Permanent full time, 35 hours per week
• Salary from $87,695 to $89,784 per year (depending on qualifications, skills and experience)
• plus 10% superannuation
• Access to Indoor Accrued Time (Flexi)

Further Information

For more information on this position, please refer to the attached Position Description, Council’s Careers website, or contact Sharon Pope, Executive Manager Environment and Planning Services on contact (02) 6549 3868.

Applications close on 8 August 2021.