Planning Enforcement Officer

Role Overview

This is a permanent full-time Band 6 role with Melton City Council in Melton, Victoria. The salary range is AUD 97,926 to AUD 106,637 per year, plus 12% superannuation and ADO. The exact salary offered will reflect the successful candidate’s skills and experience.

Melton City Council serves one of Australia’s fastest-growing and most diverse communities. The organisation focuses on innovation, inclusion and high-quality public service, with a strong commitment to learning, wellbeing and long-term community outcomes.

Why Join the Council

You will be part of a collaborative workplace that supports growth and values a positive team culture. The Council offers professional and personal development opportunities, generous leave provisions, and flexible working arrangements. The workplace is located close to home with access to heritage areas, open green spaces and modern facilities.

The Opportunity

An opening exists within the City Growth and Development department for an experienced and self-driven Planning Enforcement Officer. The position plays an important part in supporting compliance and public safety across a rapidly expanding municipality. The work covers a broad range of enforcement matters, including residential, industrial, greenfield subdivision and other planning scenarios. You will work with a supportive team and collaborate across multiple parts of Council to maintain a consistent approach to planning compliance.

Key Duties

• Examine planning complaints promptly and carry out site inspections to assess compliance with planning permit conditions, the Melton City Council Planning Scheme and applicable legislation.
• Deliver specialist technical assistance and support for assigned tasks and projects in consultation with colleagues.
• Provide expert guidance to the planning team and other internal teams on enforcement matters.
• Prepare material for Magistrates Court submissions or VCAT proceedings when required.
• Draft, review and refresh reports, records and correspondence as needed.

About You

To be effective in this role, you should bring relevant tertiary study combined with practical experience in planning, law enforcement or local government enforcement, or alternatively substantial hands-on experience in local law enforcement without a formal qualification. You should have worked in investigation and enforcement settings and understand the statutory town planning process.

You will need to show that you can work independently, manage your time well, prioritise tasks and deliver outcomes. Experience in assessing a range of planning investigation and enforcement issues, following matters through and taking suitable action is essential. A willingness to support process improvement within the team is also important. A current valid Victorian Driver’s Licence is required.

Culture and Values

The Council aims to create a vibrant, safe and liveable city for everyone. Its values are Motivate, Empower, Lead, Trust, Open and Nurture, and these guide decision-making, service delivery and day-to-day conduct.

Employee Benefits

Staff may access a range of benefits, including 13 accrued days off per year, 5 weeks of annual leave, genuine flexible work options, career development and leadership programs, access to the GMHBA Local Government Employee Health Plan, 16 weeks of paid parental leave with superannuation paid during parental leave, 3 weeks of paid secondary carer leave, wellbeing initiatives, and an additional AUD 500 per annum pro rata superannuation contribution for female employees over 45 years of age.

These benefits are generally available for full-time roles, or for fixed-term roles after 12 months of employment where stated.

Application Requirements

Applicants must submit a resume and address the key selection criteria with short statements explaining how their experience matches the role. Further information can be obtained by contacting Paul Spencer, Acting Coordinator Planning Support Services, on 9747 7335.

Eligibility, Checks and Other Conditions

Applicants must be legally entitled to work in Australia. Successful candidates will need to complete pre-employment checks, including a satisfactory criminal history record check, and must be able to comply with any applicable public health orders for local government workers. The Council encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disabilities, LGBTIQA+ applicants and people from culturally diverse backgrounds. If interview adjustments or additional support are needed, candidates should advise the contact person in advance.

Melton City Council is committed to child safety and has zero tolerance for child abuse. Protecting children and responding appropriately to child abuse are central to its everyday operations and service delivery.

Application Deadline

Applications close at 11:59 pm on Monday 13 July 2026.