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: $75,103 to $89,561 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 looking for a role where your attention to detail, integrity and commitment to fair, consistent decision-making truly make a difference in the community? We are offering an opportunity to be the first Compliance and Building Officer at Council to join our new Private Works Compliance team. In this role, you’ll deliver high-quality, proactive and responsive building and land-use compliance services across the private domain. You’ll provide clear, timely and effective advice to the community, business operators, developers and contractors supporting them to understand and meet their obligations while encouraging early corrective action. This position plays a vital role in maintaining safety, environmental protection and regulatory compliance across our region focusing on private works and activity. You will have responsibility for ensuring compliance with a range of legislation including the Environmental Planning & Assessment Act, Building Code of Australia, Swimming Pools Act, and the Protection of the Environment Operations Act. 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. Please tell us about a complex issue that you have investigated in a work role. What made the issue complex, what was your role, how did you gather evidence, what did you do to ensure fairness and consistency, how did you document the matter, what was the outcome, and what did you learn from the experience? Q2. What strategies have you used to manage conflict or challenging conversations with members of the public or business operators? Provide a real example from your work or life experience and tell us the story. Q3. Tell us how you have organised yourself to manage multiple competing tasks covering a wide geographic area and ensure delivery of effective results. What technology have you used, what considerations were relevant, and what guided your decision-making? 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.
