Wollondilly Shire Council

Compliance Officer – RID

Compliance Officer - RID

• Located in Picton - western fringe of the Sydney metropolitan area
• Salary from $1,680 per week + 11.5% Superannuation
• Fully Maintained Leaseback Vehicle
• Permanent Full Time, 35 hour week
• Work-life balance with flexible work arrangements

Are you a compliance professional looking for a position that contributes to shaping the future of Wollondilly to ensure it is an even better place for our community? This might be the opportunity you are after!

About Council

Wollondilly Shire Council covers a Local Government Area of approximately 2,560km2 of pristine bushland, crystal clear waterways and unique towns and villages that are home to close-knit communities. We are experiencing a time of significant growth and require suitably qualified and experienced professionals to go on this exciting journey with us.

In addition to the positive and supportive work culture, there are a number of benefits and opportunities available to our employees including:

• Health and Wellbeing programs
• Ongoing learning and development opportunities
• Employee Reward and Recognition Programs
• Educational Assistance Program
• Staff Social activities

About the Role

Council's Health & Regulatory Services section are seeking applications from suitably experienced compliance and/or regulatory professionals to join the team in the position of Compliance Officer - RID. 

Reporting to the Compliance Team Leader, the successful applicant will be gain exposure to a variety of compliance matters including building and construction sites that present with inadequate and non-complying erosion and sediment controls.

The position will also drive the implementation of key actions as part of Council’s Illegal Dumping Strategy and investigating complaints received by Council in relation to non-compliance issues within the Wollondilly Local Government area. 

No two days will be the same! 

The successful applicant will need to demonstrate their competency for the position by meeting the following essential criteria:

• Experience in Compliance activities including illegal dumping on private and public land. 
• Experience in the monitoring of building sites, particularly in relation to erosion and sediment controls.
• Ability to interpret and apply legislation and Council Policies, in particular the Protection of the Environment Operations Act 1991, Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 and the Local Government Act 1993.
• Demonstrated experience in the preparation of legal evidence, notices, orders and directions.
• Ability to plan, prioritise, think and solve problems on a day-to-day basis.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in a team with a focus on personal safety and the safety of others. 
• A current and valid Working with Children Check clearance and ability to obtain a Police Check Clearance.
• Current Class C driver’s licence.

Further Information: Matthew Lindsay, Compliance Team Leader, 4677 9542.

Closing Date: 5:00pm, Monday 31 March 2025.

Don’t delay any longer, Apply Now and let’s make Wollondilly an even better place, together.

To be considered for this position, candidates must apply via Council’s website, Wollondilly Employment Opportunities and answer the position specific selection criteria as listed in this advertisement.

Those not addressing the selection criteria will not be considered.

Preferred applicants will be required to undertake a pre-placement medical. This includes drug and alcohol screening. The preferred applicant will also be required to undertake Police Background and verification of Working with Children Check.

In accordance with the Local Government (State) Award 2023 all positions are engaged Monday to Sunday except as otherwise provided.

Wollondilly Shire Council is committed to fostering a workplace culture that values diversity and inclusion. We encourage all applicants, including First Nations people, person living with disability, LGBTIQ+ individuals, and members of culturally diverse communities to join our team. Council will provide reasonable adjustments for individuals with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If successful, we will offer ongoing support as needed.