Are you looking for a rewarding career where you can grow and develop while having the benefit of living in an idyllic North Coast location? Here at Clarence Valley Council, we strive to be a progressive employer that offers a rewarding and flexible work environment. Our vision is to create a community full of opportunity and our workforce is where we start to achieve our community aspirations. Located in the Northern Rivers of NSW, we cover 10,441 square kilometres with the three major community hubs of Grafton, Yamba and Maclean. We are one of the biggest employers in the Valley and can offer you a rewarding career and a new lifestyle. Our goal is to be the employer of choice in the Valley, creating opportunities for those who live here already and for those who want to move here. We are in an exciting period of transformation with a focus on employee engagement, satisfaction and delivering exceptional services and facilities for the community.We strive to lead with openness and courage and want you to be part of that journey. So come and join the team while enjoying all that Clarence Valley has to offer you and your family. Learn more about living in the Clarence Valley here. What you need to know permanent full time - 70 hours per fortnight the package: $62,123 to $74,083 plus superannuation per annum location: Grafton, NSW flexible work options for a healthy work/life balance enjoy the benefits of flex time access to fitness passport About the role Are you a highly organised individual who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys supporting teams to deliver meaningful outcomes? We are looking for a Compliance Support Officer to join and support our expanded Compliance Team to deliver effective compliance across the Clarence Valley local government area. In this role, you will provide accurate, timely and efficient administrative and operational support to the Compliance Team. This role will produce accurate correspondence and documents, actively maintain high-quality corporate records, manage registers to help ensure the efficient delivery of compliance activities for a wide range of issues. Your work will contribute to upholding community safety, environmental protection and regulatory compliance. You will also be encouraged to contribute to continuous improvement within the team and the broader Environment and Regulatory Services section. To be considered for this position you will need to: Address the essential requirements of the role as per position description Supply relevant certificates and licences Attach a cover letter (2 pages maximum) and an up-to-date resume (4 pages maximum) that clearly details your skills & experience as relevant to this position. You will need to demonstrate how you meet the focus capabilities and how your skills will enable you to achieve the key accountabilities. Target questions - answer the target questions - maximum 2 pages each question Q1. Describe a time you were responsible for managing multiple administrative tasks at once. Provide the context/situation, how did you organise yourself, what technology did you utilise, how did you ensure accuracy and deliver the expected results? Q2. Please tell us about your experience in preparing formal correspondence and maintaining corporate records. Explain what have you found to be the important aspects to successfully manage these tasks and why? Q3. Provide an example of a process or system you helped design or improve. Describe the situation, what was your role, what was the impact of the change, and what did you enjoy most about the task? Contact Scott Lenton, Manager Environment and Regulatory Services on 02 6643 0234 before 24 December 2025 and after 6 January 2026. Closing date Tuesday 27 January 2026 at 11.30 pm (NSW time). Other important information This position is located at Council's Grafton office, however, this may change should business needs identify other work locations to be more appropriate to deliver our services in the future. A probation period applies to this position. How to apply All applications must be lodged online via Council's website www.clarence.nsw.gov.au. For further information about the selection process including tips on how to address the selection criteria please refer to the Careers page on the Clarence Valley Council website. Do you want further information on how to apply under the Capability Framework? Please read our How to apply for a job guide. Council is an EEO employer and First Nations people are encouraged to apply.Council also recognises the skills and attributes of veterans and welcomes applications from ex-service personnel.
