Development Audit & Response Officer

qualification/accreditation in planning, development compliance or regulatory fields.

Possess the ability to demonstrate investigative, analytical and research skills with the ability to diagnose problems and initiate customer focused solutions.

You will have highly developed knowledge of and substantial experience with planning, planning appeals, legislation, regulations, policies, statutory procedures and requirements for land use planning and assessment

Demonstrate professional communication and interpersonal skills with a strong customer focus to engage in active listening, communicate persuasively, resolve issues and foster collaboration and cooperation.

As a requirement will be the ability to interpret and apply land development provisions to a compliance framework and knowledge of development assessment, building certification functions and responsibilities under Sustainable Planning Act 200+, the repealed Integrated Planning Act 1++7 and the Building Act 1+75.

Appointment to this position is subject to completion of a pre-employment medical assessment.

Appointment to this position is subject to the satisfactory completion of a Criminal History Check.

Our Culture & Employee Benefits

Council is committed to creating an inclusive, culturally diverse , healthy, skilled and dedicated workplace culture. As an employee you will enjoy a range of benefits and working styles to suit you:

Wellbeing : Your wellbeing is important to us therefore we offer a number of different initiatives such as discounted health related memberships, fitness passport, employee assistance program and development opportunities.
Flexibility: We know it is important to balance life and work, therefore we offer flexible working including a +-day fortnight and a hybrid WFH model that help you be your best.
Extras: Those extras make a difference therefore we offer salary packaging options on novated leases, superannuation, smartphones and devices. We also pay you 17.5% leave loading and generous Superannuation where council will contribute 12% Superannuation in addition to your 6% superannuation contribution.
How to apply

Your written application should include:

A 1-2 page cover letter demonstrating your ability to fulfil the mandatory and desirable requirements on the Position Profile . Keep the key responsibilities in mind when addressing this criteria; and
A current resume or curriculum vitae.
Once you have these two documents ready, click ‘Apply Now’ and follow the prompts to complete your application.

Further Information

Helpful information to assist you in completing your application is available on the Sunshine Coast Council website.

To learn more about Council’s vision and projects, you can view the Corporate Plan 2024-2028 .

For specific enquiries contact Stephanie Knobel during business hours on 0437 810 +83.



At Sunshine Coast Council, we embrace differences in gender, age, ethnicity, race, cultural background including First Nations, disability, religion and ****** orientation. To deliver the best service to our region we want a workforce that reflects the diverse community that we serve. Sunshine Coast Council strongly encourages all suitable applicants to apply for this role.