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Land Use Investigation Officer

Maxima has been engaged to recruit a Land Use Investigation Officer for their client, one of SEQ's largest Local Councils. 

Based in Logan you will provide support functions to the Land Use Investigation Team Leader in all duties associated with the smooth and efficient operation of development control functions. 

This is a casual assignment working Monday to Friday with a casual hourly pay of $41.50 + super. 

The Role:

• Enforce the provisions of the planning scheme and the Sustainable Planning Act 2009 as a regulatory function of the development assessment process
• Investigate, interview, gather evidence with a community education focus and formulate action with regards to the legislation available in relation to alleged offences under the planning scheme
• Liaise with owners, developers, contractors, builders, town planners, etc with respect to current or projected land use inconsistencies with the planning scheme and provide a quality direction for their future compliance
• Commence enforcement actions with regards to the planning scheme, local laws and subordinate local laws by issuing show cause notices, enforcement notices, verbal direction compliance notices and where appropriate infringement notices
• Attendance to on site issues regarding public nuisances under the Public Health Local Law No. 10

About You:

• Formal qualifications advantageous
• Experience in Land Use Investigations or Development Compliance
• Experience with Local Government Planning Schemes
• Experience with Planning Act 2016, Building Act 1975, Environmental Protection Act 1994 (or equivalent for other states) advantageous
• Experience with GIS mapping for gaining property information
• Proven ability to conduct inspections and investigations on a community level
• Excellent oral and written communication
• Excellent computer skills
• Current C class license

Maxima are committed to advancing workforce diversity and inclusion for all.
Aboriginal Torres Strait Islander and People Living With Disability are encouraged to apply.

To apply online, please click on the appropriate link below. Note that if you haven't received a reply within 2 weeks please regard your application as being unsuccessful in this instance.