Assistant Development Compliance Officer (Internal Only)

• Fixed Term opportunity until June 2026
• Apply your investigative and legislative expertise

As a member of our team, you won't just work for the city; you’ll co-create it.

Here, your ideas and efforts directly shape the places where you and your community live, work, and play.

As an Assistant Development Compliance Officer, you’ll support the Development Compliance Team by assisting with investigations into unauthorised development, non-compliance with approvals, and fire safety matters. This role involves gathering initial evidence, conducting site inspections, preparing correspondence, and providing professional customer service to both internal and external stakeholders. You’ll work closely with experienced officers, contribute to process improvements, and help deliver fair, consistent, and efficient compliance outcomes across our city.

Through your work, you’ll have a behind the scenes pass to Newcastle's evolution as you shape our future as a liveable, inclusive city.

Find out more about your new career by viewing the position description here.

We champion inclusion so that everyone is valued, and we encourage innovation and creativity. We are committed to creating a safe and inclusive workplace where different styles, backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued, encouraged, and respected.

People with diverse lived experiences (including but not limited to, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians, people with diverse gender identities and sexualities, people from different cultural, racial, ethnic, religious and linguistic backgrounds, people with disability, carers, and veterans) are encouraged to apply.

Application Closing Date: Friday 7 November 2025

Remuneration: $85,470.45 + 17.5% annual leave loading yearly payment + 12% Superannuation per annum for a 35-hour week

Contact: Stephen Wallace - Certification & Development Compliance Manager - 02 4974 5018

If you need any adjustments to be made to the recruitment process or if you would like to discuss any accessibility requirements, please contact recruit@ncc.nsw.gov.au for a confidential discussion.

You must have the right to live and work in Australia to apply for this job.

We encourage internal employees to inform their current managers if this opportunity is of interest before submitting a formal application.

Internal recruitment and staff movements incur a four (4) week notice period. Please contact the Talent Acquisition Team if you require further information.