Hawkesbury City Council

Manager Regulatory Services

Be passionate. Be progressive. Hawkesbury City Council.

• Salary Range $135k - $163k
• Rostered Day Off / 19 Day Month
• Leaseback Vehicle + On-Site Parking
• Fitness Passport

Hawkesbury City Council is the largest local government area in metropolitan NSW covering 2,800 square kilometres, incorporating both urban and rural communities. We are committed to working together to deliver outcomes for the community through innovation and best practice.

Hawkesbury City Council strives to be an inclusive workplace for all people. We welcome and encourage applications from all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, the LGBTIQ+ community, veterans and people with disabilities.

The Role

Reporting to the Director City Planning and based in Windsor, NSW this position is responsible to effectively lead the Compliance, Community Enforcement, Environmental Heath, Sewerage Management facilities and Animal shelter functions of Council and ensure a co-ordinated, multi-disciplinary and strategic approach is applied to Council’s compliance and regulatory functions, as well as manage the day-to-day operations of the Branch and team.

About You

You will have demonstrated experience supervising and leading high performing teams, to successfully deliver organisational objectives. You will have extensive experience in Environment and Regulatory services coupled with excellent project management skills to plan, prioritise and co-ordinate activities across a multi-disciplinary team. You will demonstrate integrity and accountability as core values as well with a well-developed ability to influence, negotiate and problem solve.

Essential Criteria

• Qualifications in Environmental Health, Regulatory Services or related discipline and / or relevant industry experience
• Demonstrated experience in Environment and Regulatory services particularly in Local Government
• Proven experience in leading, motivating and providing direction to a multi-disciplinary team
• Project management skills and ability to plan, prioritise and co-ordinate activities
• Well-developed mediation and negotiation skills with developers/applicants as well as analytical, report writing and problem-solving skills
• Demonstrated knowledge of NSW Environmental Planning and Assessment Act, Local Government Act, Protection of the Environment Operations Act, Companion Animals Act and associated legislation
• Experience as an expert in the Land and Environment Court
• Experience at senior management level within an organisation
• Proven experience in the delivery of responsive customer service
• Ability to present concise and accurate reports on matters affecting the Branch responsibilities
• Class C Drivers Licence
• Working with Children Check (WWCC)

The Rewards

An attractive salary will be offered to the successful applicant commensurate with qualification, skills, and experience.

• Great working environment
• Monthly Rostered Day Off
• Paid Parental Leave
• Flexible work arrangements + Hybrid working
• Tertiary Education Assistance
• Health and Wellbeing Program
• Long Service Leave after 5 years
• Training and Development Opportunities
• Employee Reward and Recognition program
• Fitness Passport or Corporate Rate Gym Membership - Oasis Leisure Centre
• Social Club - BBQs, Christmas parties, raffles and activities
• Employee Assistance Program for employees and their family

To Apply

For further position details, including the selection criteria and how to apply, visit our website www.hawkesbury.nsw.gov.au or call Council’s People and Development Team on 02 4560 4444.

Applications close Sunday, 23 March 2025

Applicants who do not address the selection criteria may not be considered for this position.

Please note that the canvassing of Councillors in relation to these matters will automatically disqualify the applicant from this process.