City of Canning

Compliance Officer

Looking for a diverse and challenging career that makes a difference, while working in the field? Passionate about upholding community standards? We now have a full-time permanent opportunity to join the Compliance team!

What will you do as a Compliance Officer?

Our Compliance Officers play a vital role in ensuring the health, safety, and wellbeing of the City’s community by investigating compliance issues and enforcing state and local laws, as well as council policies. They do this by:

• Investigating complaints about non-compliance and negotiating with landowners, residents and businesses
• Interpreting and enforcing laws relating to planning, building, and local matters like building site conditions, verge inspections, sand drift, stormwater disposal, and more
• Conducting inspections, assessments, and audits to ensure community standards are upheld
• Engaging and educating community residents and businesses on compliance matters
• Providing excellent customer service to residents regarding their requests and investigations
• Handling community complaints with a positive attitude, and aiming for practical solutions

Who we’re looking for:

• A qualification in Regulatory Services, Government Investigations, Statutory Compliance, or significant experience in compliance work
• Strong knowledge and skills in interpreting legislation and assessing compliance issues
• Proven conflict-resolution skills and ability to negotiate outcomes with diverse stakeholders
• Ability to work well both independently and as part of a team, with minimal supervision
• Excellent organisational and time management skills to handle multiple tasks and meet deadlines
• Valid C class driver’s license and satisfactory National Police Clearance

Why you will love working at the City!

• A diverse and challenging permanent, full-time position
• Work-life balance with a monthly rostered day off
• $83,864.99 - $91,397.45 per annum + super
• 17.5% paid Annual Leave Loading for when you take annual leave
• We match super contributions to help you save for your future
• Discounted health insurance, free flu vaccinations, skins checks and other well-being events
• Free confidential Employee Assistance Program for personal and professional support
• Membership to Cannington and Riverton Leisureplexes (gym, aquatics, sauna, group fitness).

Impact the Community in a Big Way

The City of Canning aims to be a welcoming and thriving city, giving our people an opportunity to thrive through work that truly makes a difference!  With a population of around 100,000 over 64 square km of land, we provide services to support and develop our community every day. We believe that engaging people with diverse backgrounds and all abilities will assist in delivering superior services to our community and are committed to the principles of equal opportunity for all.

Canning welcomes you to apply:

To view the position description or complete an application including your Resume and Cover Letter (PDF format preferred) visit www.canning.wa.gov.au/jobs, select the position and click “APPLY”.  You may also contact Reuben Thom 0409 328 761 for a confidential discussion.

Applications are open until 5.00pm 14 February 2025. We reserve the right to contact applicants and close the advertising period early.