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Principal Compliance Officer


Office of the Coordinator General; Coordinator General; Brisbane or Townsville

You will leverage your compliance experience to provide practical advice and support through the provision of a robust compliance function including monitoring, reporting and implementation framework.

Working closely with internal and external stakeholders, you will use your exceptional communication skills to investigate compliance matters, strengthen stakeholder relationships and help build workforce capability to support the Coordinator-General's assessment and compliance functions.

Job details

Position status Permanent
Position type Flexible full-time
Occupational group Project Management
Classification AO7
Workplace Location Brisbane Inner City,Townsville region
Job ad reference QLD/706154/26
Closing date 18-Nov-2026
Job duration
Contact person Shane Spargo
Contact details Phone: 07 3452 7637
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• 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.

For further information about the role, including responsibilities and requirements, please refer to the Role Profile.   

Applications to remain current for 12 months.

Job Ad Reference:  QLD/706154/26
Closing Date: Wednesday, 18 November 2026

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