Planning Compliance And Enforcement Officer

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Job description
Agency Department of Lands, Planning and Work unit Development Assessment Services
Environment
Job title Planning Compliance and Enforcement Designation Administrative Officer 5
Officer
Job type Full time Duration Ongoing
Salary $88,297 - $92,687 Location Darwin
Position number 27431 RTF 317862 Closing 16/03/2025
Contact officer Amber Sayer-Hunt on 08 8999 6254 or Amber.Sayers-Hunt@nt.gov.au
About the agency https://environment.nt.gov.au/
Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=317862
APPLICATIONS MUST INCLUDE A ONE-PAGE SUMMARY ABOUT YOU, A DETAILED RESUME AND COPIES OF YOUR
TERTIARY QUALIFICATIONS.
Information for applicants – inclusion and diversity and Special Measures recruitment plans
The NTPS values diversity. The NTPS encourages people from all diversity groups to apply for vacancies and accommodates
people with disability by making reasonable workplace adjustments. If you require an adjustment for the recruitment
process or job, please discuss this with the contact officer. For more information about applying for this position and the
merit process, go to the OCPE website.
Aboriginal applicants will be granted priority consideration for this vacancy. For more information on Special Measures
plans, go to the OCPE website.
Primary objective
Ensure compliance with the Planning Act 1999 and Planning Schemes, including undertaking compliance and enforcement
inspections, provision of advice and information and the preparation of related documentation and correspondence.
Key duties and responsibilities
1. Receive and register complaints relating to alleged contraventions of the Planning Act 1999 .
2. Undertake inspections and investigate potential breaches of planning controls and provide advice and report evidence
on planning issues.
3. Prepare timely, concise and comprehensive correspondence and reports on enforcement and compliance matters in
accordance with unit procedures.
4. Assist the Senior Enforcement and Compliance Officer in developing prosecution actions and provide evidence in court
actions and/or appear before the Development Consent Authority, as required.
5. Provide advice, information and education to industry and the public in relation to compliance and enforcement under
the Planning Act 1999 .
Selection criteria
Essential
1. Demonstrated knowledge of investigative techniques.
2. Demonstrated analytical skills, including the ability to read plans and interpret land information, legislation and regulations
to enable accurate interpretation of the Planning Act 1999 and provision of advice regarding compliance issues.
3. Demonstrated ability to prepare clear and concise documentation and correspondence relating to enforcement actions.
4. Ability to provide evidence both in person and in writing in court and/or appear before the Development Consent
Authority.
5. Demonstrated ability to communicate positively and effectively with a diverse range of clients, both orally and in writing
and proven experience in exercising initiative, discretion, negotiation and problem solving to resolve issues.
6. Working knowledge of land information systems to enable registration and tracking of the status of all enforcement and
compliance actions.
7. Current Northern Territory Drivers Licence.
Desirable
1. Working knowledge of planning legislation and development processes in the Northern Territory.
2. Certificate IV in Government (Investigations) or similar.