Civil Compliance Officer

Make a meaningful impact in your local community by helping to protect and maintain the City's public infrastructure and ensuring development activities are undertaken responsibly and in accordance with legislative and regulatory requirements.

About the City

The City of Nedlands is located 7km from the Perth CBD and includes a diverse range of features from the beautiful river foreshore of Dalkeith and Nedlands to the crisp white sands of Swanbourne beach. With a dedicated workforce of professional service providers, we are committed to ensuring the City of Nedlands is a vibrant, safe, and inclusive community with a high standard of local services and facilities.

About the role

We are seeking an experienced and customer-focused Civil Compliance Officer to join our Development Compliance team. Reporting to the Coordinator Development Compliance, this position plays a key role in protecting public infrastructure and ensuring development activities comply with relevant legislation, local laws and City requirements.

This diverse role involves investigating compliance matters, undertaking site inspections, assessing applications, and engaging with residents, builders and contractors to support positive outcomes for the community.

About the successful candidate

The successful candidate will have experience in civil compliance, civil construction, engineering, infrastructure maintenance, or a related field, together with a strong understanding of regulatory compliance, stakeholder engagement and customer service principles.

Applicants should also possess:

• Knowledge of legislation and local laws relating to roads, verges, stormwater infrastructure and development compliance.
• Demonstrated ability to interpret engineering plans and technical documentation.
• Well-developed communication, negotiation and conflict resolution skills.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities.
• A White Card (Construction Induction Training).
• A current 'C' Class Driver's Licence.
• A current National Police Certificate.

A Certificate or Diploma in Civil Construction, Engineering, Compliance, or a related discipline and/or Traffic Management Accreditation will be highly regarded.

What we offer

This is a full-time permanent position offering a salary range of $84,739 to $98,574 per annum, dependent on skills and experience, plus superannuation.

Employee benefits

• 5 weeks Annual Leave.
• Up to 14% superannuation contributions.
• Flexible work arrangements.
• Employee Assistance Program & Healthy Workplace Initiatives.
• Fitness Passport wellness program access.
• Private health insurance corporate discounts.
• Novated Leasing and Salary Sacrifice options.
• Training and development opportunities.

Additional details

Please read the position description for a full understanding of the role. Applicants must have current Australian working rights. Confidential enquiries can be directed to Andrea Terni, Coordinator Development Compliance on (08) •••• •500.

Applications close: 5:00 PM AWST, Tuesday 1 September 2026.

Applications must be submitted online via the City of Nedlands website and include a current resume outlining relevant skills and experience.

Early applications are encouraged, as the City reserves the right to close applications and appoint a suitable candidate prior to the closing date.