Senior Compliance Officer
Role Description
Employment Opportunity
Regulatory Services
Senior Compliance Officer
• Positively contribute towards ensuring public safety and community well-being
• Develop your career in a senior role within a supportive and collaborative team
• Growth opportunity in a role with real impact
• Eligibility to accrue rostered days off
Annual salary starting at $89,121 + Statutory Superannuation
The City of Norwood Payneham & St Peters is an inner eastern metropolitan Council, nestled on the outskirts of the CBD. The area enjoys a reputation as one of Adelaide’s most desirable places to live, work, study and visit.
The Role
Working under the general direction of the Team Leader, Regulatory Services, the Senior Compliance
Officer provides advice and support regarding a range of regulatory matters and complaints, legislation, Council By-laws and investigations, together with training and mentoring of staff.
This involves:
• Undertaking duties as an Authorised Officer of the Council, conducting investigations & enforcement, resolving enquiries and complaints
• Supporting the team to resolve complex animal management, parking management and general regulatory compliance matters
• Assisting with training and mentoring staff, coordinating the day-to-day rostering of the team and contractors
• Maintaining and updating relevant systems
About You
To be successful in this position you will have a genuine commitment to community wellbeing, with a strong desire to contribute to public safety and positive community outcomes.
This involves:
• Prior experience in a similar role within Local or State Government
• You thrive in an environment where each day is different, bringing new challenges and opportunities to problem-solve
• Strong knowledge of relevant legislation and a thorough understanding of animal and parking management including issuing orders, expiation notices and directions
• Well-developed investigative skills and confidence interviewing, gathering evidence and maintaining accurate records and statements
• Excellent communication and customer service skills and effective time management skills
• Leading by example and being confident to assist with training and mentoring of staff
Benefits
• Work in a cosmopolitan city-fringe location amongst beautifully maintained streets and precincts with plenty of food and shopping options
• Free car parking options available
• Training and professional development opportunities, including paid study assistance
• Eligibility to accrue rostered days off
• Paid overtime / Time-Off-In-Lieu
• Annual leave loading
• Income protection (illness, accident & injury)
• Confidential & free access to the Employee Assistance Program 24/7
• Join a value-based organisation that serves the community
• Healthy Lifestyles Program
Specific enquiries may be directed to the Council’s Team Leader, Regulatory Services, Peter Reschke on 8366 4540.
Applications close 11pm on Wednesday, 17 December 2025.
Additional Information
| Job Title / Number: | Senior Compliance Officer (Job # qA191730) |
|---|---|
| Department: | Urban Planning & Environment |
| Type: | Full-Time |
| Location: | Norwood. |
| Supporting Document: | Position & Person Description |
| Application Close Date: | 17/12/2025 |
| Application Close Time: | 11:00 PM |
Contact Details
| Position Title: | Team Leader, Regulatory Services |
|---|---|
| Department: | Urban Planning & Environment |
| Name: | Peter Reschke |
| Phone: | 83664540 |
| Email: | preschke@npsp.sa.gov.au |
