Posted today
Principal Compliance Officer
Queensland Government
$140k - $150k
Above avg
Fortnightly salary: $5,364.00 - $5,747.00
KEY POINTS WE FOUND
- Lead statutory compliance, condition auditing and monitoring for development approvals in State development areas.
- Advise senior management and project teams on complex compliance matters, and coordinate investigations and enforcement actions.
- Develop compliance programs and guidance, improve assessment processes, and build relationships with government, community and industry stakeholders.
Department of State Development, Infrastructure and Planning
- Permanent full-time
- $139,942 - $149,935 per annum
- Generous superannuation
Apply your demonstrated expertise to ensure efficient and effective delivery of compliance responsibilities for the Office of the Coordinator-General.
- Provide high-level advice to senior management and operational project teams, including the preparation of relevant information/documentation on complex technical project and development compliance matters.
- Lead the effective and efficient coordination of compliance and statutory processes under the SDPWO Act and SSRC Act, including condition auditing and compliance monitoring for development approvals in State development areas under Part 6 of the SDPWO Act.
- Contribute to the effective and efficient delivery of compliance and enforcement actions and investigations under the SDPWO Act including collection of evidence.
- Develop and implement compliance programs within a portfolio and project management system and delivery framework that support project teams in the delivery of their statutory responsibilities, including training opportunities, practice guidance and communication platforms.
- Coordinate and review development assessment and compliance processes that support achievement of the organisation’s goals and that incorporate continuous improvement of assessment and compliance services.
- Contribute to complex negotiations, and build effective connections and relationships with government agencies, community groups, infrastructure providers and the private sector.
- Perform other tasks as directed, including research, analysis and interpretation of complex issues relating to land use, infrastructure and major projects and development assessment in State development areas.
Job Ad Reference: QLD/706154/26
Closing Date: Wednesday, 18 November 2026
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Skills
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Queensland Government