Estate Compliance Officer

The Opportunity

We have an opportunity in our Land Developments team for an individual seeking an on-site role, has excellent customer service and thorough record keeping and organisation. This is a key role, as it directly impacts on the look of our master planned communities.

As one of two Estate Compliance Officers in the team, your portfolio may include 3 to 4 estates in the Western and Northern corridor of Melbourne including Geelong. For each estate, you will be accountable for compliance to project design and siting requirements. This may be achieved by managing your day-to-day appointments with builders, clients, landscape contractors, and other stakeholders to resolve compliance issues. In addition to working with your manager, the Building Approvals Manager, you will also work with the Building Approval Officers, Project Directors and their operational teams, and the Sales team.

Specifically, in this role you will be responsible for the following:

• Establish a monthly inspection process, or such other frequency as agreed with the relevant Project Director, to confirm house and driveway construction compliance (and landscaping compliance as relevant) as per contractual and Design and Siting Guidelines requirements.
• Ensure prompt proactive engagement with landowners and builders to manage rectification of non-compliant works.
• Ensure non-compliance letters are issued, when required, to landowners in a timely manner.
• Ensure that Sage is regularly updated with a comprehensive record of communications with landowners and builders.
• Gain a sound understanding of project Design and Siting Guidelines details to assist in the conduct of compliance inspections and to assist in the evolution of Guidelines for DFC.
• As required, manage the compliance audit and handover to the project team of project funded front garden landscape packages.
• Instigate and chair regular Design Review Panel meetings with all project teams and Building Approvals Manager (and Building Approvals Officer as appropriate).
• Ensure a timely response to any estate compliance queries, concerns or complaints – existing and potential residents.
• Advise the relevant project team of illegal dumping, rubbish and general maintenance issues noticed in normal course of duties.
• Any other task as required.

About you

The successful applicant will be proactive, a strong communicator, lateral thinker, decision maker, and problem solver. Additionally, you will possess:

• Experience with a Developer or Consultancy, demonstrating:
  • Building design or construction awareness
  • General understanding of subdivision process.
• Degree qualified in a related discipline (preferable).
• A passion for excellent customer service and a drive to achieve outcomes.
• A high level of organisation and strong record keeping skills.
• Open and positive attitude to teamwork.
• Full drivers licence and own vehicle.
• Full unrestricted working rights in Australia.

Benefits

At Dennis Family, we recognise that our people are our difference. You will also become part of our work Family, working in a great team environment. Specifically, our benefits include:

• A competitive remuneration package.
• Career development and growth opportunities.
• Staff rewards, recognition, and celebrations of special events.
• Vehicle leases.
• Health & Wellbeing Program/Activities.
• Exciting career progress for people with the right attitude.
• Charity events and morning teas with delicious treats.
• Company subsidised Flu shots.
• Close to transport.
• Fresh fruit, barista style coffee, and healthy snacks free for all to enjoy.
• An opportunity to work and grow within a thriving business with a supportive team and learn from those who are the best in the building industry.

About Dennis Family Corporation

Dennis Family has a team of 400+ employees located across Victoria, southern NSW and Queensland with operations in commercial asset management, new homes, and land development. Career opportunities across the operations have contributed to the longevity of some of our long-standing employees who have moved between operational areas.

Dennis Family Corporation is a residential property developer. We currently project manage construction of master planned residential communities specifically in Victoria and Southeast Queensland. Today, Dennis Family Corporation manages a land bank in excess of 20,000 lots, more than half of which are partnered through formal Development Relationships with landowners.

Next Steps

If you meet the requirements for the role and are motivated to work for a company that values Honesty & Integrity, Passion, Caring, Vision, and Quality then apply today with an up-to-date resume and cover letter.