The details:

Our Program Development Team is part of Building and Plumbing Services in our Development Services team, which is committed to shaping a better Moreton Bay by assessing and managing the effects of development on the community and environment, working in partnership with the development industry to design and construct infrastructure for the community as well as levying and recovering infrastructure charges to fund new and upgraded major community infrastructure.

With that commitment, we focus on delivering our corporate values of service, teamwork, integrity, respect, and sustainability, and we are seeking people who resonate with these values.

Building and Development Compliance

The Building and Development Compliance team undertake activities to ensure compliance with State and Local Government interests, including the Moreton Bay Regional Council Planning Scheme. These activities also involve other statutory functions, including ensuring Building Work is undertaken in compliance with the building assessment provisions with a focus on Community Safety.

Plumbing

Councils Plumbing Services' main function is to regulate the carrying out of plumbing or drainage work to reduce risks to public health and safety and the environment. This is achieved primarily by ensuring all plumbing or drainage work, other than unregulated work, is carried out by qualified persons and ensure that plumbing or drainage work is carried out and maintained in compliance with the code requirements for the work.

About the opportunity:

As our Program Officer you will lead project and organisational change activities in relation to community engagement, land use and infrastructure charging and contributed assets relating to development assessment and compliance. You will be instrumental in resolving operational problems and developing and implementing initiatives, policies, processes, and systems for the effective and efficient administration of building and plumbing.

You will build strong relationships across a range of diverse internal and external stakeholders to ensure quality service outcomes are achieved.

In addition, you’ll:

• assist in coordinating the implementation of projects, policies, practices and procedures relating to building and plumbing, including the delivery of training for staff in the department
• contribute to a positive team environment in order to achieve high performance, continuous improvement and a customer focused culture
• represent Council at a range of forums, providing technical knowledge and advice to key stakeholders.

About you:

We are seeking new team members who have a proactive, educational, and collaborative approach and a background in building, development, and environmental compliance. You will have experience and detailed knowledge of statutory requirements, council programs, policies, procedures and practices. You will have practical applied experience and the ability to analyse complex problems and develop solutions.

If you are an excellent communicator with the capability to engage with a variety of internal and external stakeholders and have a passion for our natural and built environment, we want to hear from you. 

An associate degree or Diploma in Project Management, Environmental and Regulatory Investigation or equivalent is desirable.

Position Description

 Position Description_Program Officer Development Compliance.pdf

Why join the City of Moreton Bay Team?

As the third largest local government area in Australia and the fifth fastest growing region, the Moreton Bay region boasts beautiful beaches and waterways, amazing manufacturing hubs and picturesque hinterland hamlets. Moreton Bay has a strong and connected community that enjoys all the traditional Jinibara, Kabi Kabi and Turrbal country has to offer within our region.

With a diverse workforce of more than 2,000 team members dedicated to servicing the needs and enhancing the lifestyle of nearing 500,000 residents, each team member has an intrinsic ability to impact our community. Whether you’re a manager or working on the frontline, your role will make a difference - bring your expertise and join our driven team today.

Aside from an opportunity to build a rewarding career within a diverse and growing organisation, we offer a range of team member benefits including:

• Discounted Health Insurance.
• Free flu vaccinations every year.
• Fitness Passport program offering discounted membership for you and your family to selected facilities.
• We are proud to offer opportunities to develop your career within a local government organisation and our team members are encouraged to undertake study for career development in their area of employment under our Study, Training And Research Scheme (STARS).
• Generous employer and employee super contribution scheme.
• Salary packaging options on novated leases, superannuation payments, smartphones and devices.
• We want you and your family to feel well supported when you need it most - as a team member you will have access our 24/7 confidential counselling service, leader support hotline, chaplaincy program and our Mates in Construction program.
• Our Caboolture office is in close proximity to public transport networks.
• Flexibility depends on the type of work you do but could include options such as work from home, part time, 9-day fortnights and flexible days. Talk to us about what flexibility means to you!

How to Apply

Click on the 'Apply' button below to complete your online application. Please upload your current resume that demonstrates how you meet the requirements of this role.

Please note: applicants will be required to undergo a National Police History Check as part of the recruitment process for this role.

To obtain further details please contact our Careers team at careers@moretonbay.qld.gov.au. 

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