City of Gold Coast
Coordinator Building Compliance (Remote)
Coordinator Building Compliance | City of Gold Coast |Australia
Be part of shaping the Gold Coast’s future!
The Gold Coast is inspired by lifestyle and driven by opportunity. Weare the second largest Council in Australia.
As a 5-star employer of choice, we care about being the most flexiblegovernment organisation in Australia. We have a range of benefits to helpyou create the right balance:
...Coordinator Building Compliance | City of Gold Coast | Australia
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.
As a 5-star employer of choice, 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.
- Personal and professional development courses
- Access to 350+ fitness facilities through Fitness Passport / Low cost on-site gym membership
- 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. We’re committed to creating a diverse workplace and inclusive culture.
About the team:
Located in the Planning and Regulation Department, the City Inspectorate Branch is responsible for enforcement of the City’s standards and local laws, across building community, public safety and environmental health compliance to protect the safety and amenity for the City’s residents and visitors. You will be working within a supportive and driven team whilst having the support of great line leaders.
About the role:
The Coordinator Building Compliance provides leadership and management of an efficient and effective development compliance service that operates in accordance with the City’s policy and legislative framework. You will carry out a variety of tasks, including but not limited to:
- Lead and manage the City’s Building Compliance service including three Building Compliance Leaders.
- Manage, motivate and assess performance of team members, ensuring effective and efficient management and development.
- Reviews and authorise statutory notices relevant to Building Compliance.
- Provide strategic and tactical leadership in the delivery of the Building Compliance service within the Branch and across the City, including high level expert advice to the Manager Development Compliance and leadership team, in accordance with legislative, internal and external regulations.
- Fosters a working environment conducive to achieving quality outcomes through effective management of organisational change and dealing with new and unexpected challenges.
- Maintain appropriate networks with other organisational units, external organisations and other levels of government.
About you:
The successful applicant will possess:
- Excellent ability to manage staff.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Demonstrated skills in consultation, negotiation and mediation.
- Experience and passion for mentoring others within a team
- Excellent level of documentation and written communication skills
- The ability to prioritise and manage numerous investigations.
- Holds a Drivers Licence Class C Unrestricted
- Holds WHS Licence General Construction (White Card) or is willing to obtain one.
- Knowledge of the Planning Act, Building Act, and Building Code of Australia is highly desirable.
- Bachelor’s degree in building surveying, equivalent knowledge and or experience highly desirable
- Experience in building compliance, or other relevant fields with additional experience in Regulatory Enforcement highly regarded.
How to apply:
Click ‘Apply’ to submit your online application. Upload your Resume with a Cover Letter (of no more than 2 pages) outlining how your skills, experience and personal attributes would allow you to achieve success in this role.
Documents need to be less than 2MB in size and PDF format is preferred. If you encounter technical issues when applying, please email recruitment@goldcoast.qld.gov.au.
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.
Please note applications for all of our vacancies close at 10.30pm on the listed closing date.
The City of Gold Coast is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to promoting an inclusive and diverse workplace. We are committedto supporting an environment where all employees, regardless of their differences or similarities, feel valued, respected and supported. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander persons are encouraged to apply.
