Be passionate. Be progressive. Hawkesbury City
Council.
- Salary negotiable
from $113k per annum + 12% super
- Rostered
Day Off / 19 Day Month
- Leaseback
Vehicle Option + On-Site Parking
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 Manager Regulatory
Services and based in Windsor, NSW, this is an exciting position with an
opportunity to make a meaningful impact where it matters most – protecting public
health and shaping safe and thriving communities.
The primary purpose of this position
is to drive coordination, consistency and strong leadership across a broad
range of Environmental Health and Compliance operations. You will play a key
role in effectively leading your team through complex investigations and
providing expert advice through challenging situations.
About You
You will be dynamic and forward-thinking with experience
successfully leading and coordinating a team. With a strong background working
across Environmental Health and/ or Development and Environmental Compliance,
you bring valuable experience from a similar complex regulatory environment. You are confident in navigating legislation,
interpreting policy, and applying it in practical, outcome focused ways. You bring well-developed investigative skills, with experience handling
sensitive or complex matters and providing clear expert advice.
Essential Criteria
- Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Health, Environmental
Science, Law (Local Government), Town Planning
- Experience with, and knowledge of, NSW legislation
including the Protection of the Environment Operations Act, Environmental
Planning and Assessment Act, Local Government Act, Food Act and Public Health
Act
- Demonstrated experience in environmental
health or development and environmental compliance
- Demonstrated ability to lead teams and/or
projects and indertake improvements to processes and procedures to improve
service delivery
- The right to live and work in Australia
- Class C Drivers Licence
- Working with Children Check (WWCC)
- Successful applicants will be required to
undergo background (police) checks and medical declaration
Desirable Criteria
- Project Management qualification or demonstrated skills and experience
- Demonstrated ability to plan and coordinate multiple activities and have flexibility to work in a rapidly changing environment with competing priorities
- High level communication, conflict management, negotiation and engagement skills with a strong focus and commitment to quality customer service
The Rewards
There are many
benefits to working at Hawkesbury Council, including:
- Great
working environment
- Monthly
Rostered Day Off
- Paid
Parental Leave
- Flexible
work arrangements
- Tertiary
Education Assistance
- Health
and Wellbeing Program
- Long
Service Leave after 5 years
- Training
and Development Opportunities
- Employee
Reward and Recognition program
- Fitness
Passport Option
- 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
Applications close Sunday, 12 April 2026
Please allow 4 weeks from the closing date for processing of your
application.
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.
