Note: This position is available to internal applicants only. About the role Temporary Full-time opportunity - (From January 2026, up to September 2026) The Development Compliance Officer investigates, resolves and provides advice in relation to development, environmental and land use compliance matters. This role assists, develops and implements environmental and land use compliance policy, education, training and audit programs. It contributes to the improvement of team practices and to meet the relevant objectives of Council’s Management Plan and Service Specifications. Essential criteria • Completed or currently enrolled in tertiary qualification relating to Environmental Health, Environmental Management, Environmental Planning, Environmental Health & Building Surveying or a related discipline • Experience in Development, Building and land use planning • High level understanding of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979, Protection of the Environment Operations Act 1997, Local Government Act 1993, Swimming Pools Act 1992 and a broad understanding of the Building Code of Australia • Current Class C drivers licence • Be skilled in conflict resolution and mediation • Sound organisational and time management skills • Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills both written and oral • Experience in the preparation and presentation of evidence for Court proceeding Salary: The salary for this position ranges from $92,765.00 - $107,380.00 per annum, plus 12% Superannuation, and will be negotiated commensurate with the skills, qualifications and experience of the preferred applicant. Access to a Leaseback Vehicle is available with this position; however, it is not a condition of employment. You will be required to undertake employment checks, which may include a Criminal History Check, Qualification Check, Working with Children Check, Medical Declaration and/or a Functional Test, as relevant to the position for which you have applied. Where a Criminal History Check is required and has returned a result that indicates disclosable court outcomes, you will be required to provide a copy of the report to Penrith City Council, for review, in order to progress through the recruitment process. Please select the link/s below to view the position description and to submit your application online. In addition to a cover letter and resume, applicants are required to submit comprehensive responses to the selection criteria (listed above) as a part of their initial application. Applicants who do not meet the essential criteria will not be considered. Completed applications must be received by 11.55pm on the closing date. Please allow 4 weeks from the closing date for the processing of your application. For further information about the position, please contact Phillip Doy, Team Leader – Development Compliance, on 4732 7654. About us At Penrith City Council, we’re passionate about people; in our community and in our workplace. We want you to be able to be your best self and we get that work is just one part of your life, so we’re here to support you in the moments that matter. As the winner of the 2020 Local Government Excellence in People and Culture Award and an Excellence Award winner in the 2020 Australian HR Awards, you can be confident in joining a workplace that offers truly outstanding benefits, including: A range of flexible work arrangements 18 weeks paid maternity leave Health and wellbeing leave 15 days personal leave Significant financial and leave support for undertaking further education Diverse salary packaging Free access to all Ripples venues And much, much more! Environmental Health and Compliance plays a vital role in protecting the health, environment and safety of our growing City. Our team of dedicated professionals are responsible for environmental protection and public health programs, development compliance, regulatory and animal services. Council is a Child Safe Organisation. For more information about this please see our website. Applicants must have the right to live and work in Australia to apply for this position.