Are you looking for a rewarding career where you can grow and develop while having the benefit of living in an idyllic North Coast location? Here at Clarence Valley Council, we strive to be a progressive employer that offers a rewarding and flexible work environment. Our vision is to create a community full of opportunity and our workforce is where we start to achieve our community aspirations.
Located in the Northern Rivers of NSW, we cover 10,441 square kilometres with the three major community hubs of Grafton, Yamba and Maclean. We are one of the biggest employers in the Valley and can offer you a rewarding career and a new lifestyle. Our goal is to be the employer of choice in the Valley, creating opportunities for those who live here already and for those who want to move here.
We are in an exciting period of transformation with a focus on employee engagement, satisfaction and delivering exceptional services and facilities for the community. We strive to lead with openness and courage and want you to be part of that journey.
So come and join the team while enjoying all that Clarence Valley has to offer you and your family.
Learn more about living in the Clarence Valley
here.
What you need to know...
- permanent full time - 76 hours per fortnight
- the package: $87,048 to $103,807 plus superannuation per annum
- location: Grafton, NSW
- flexible work options for a healthy work/life balance
- access to fitness passport
- 9 day fortnight
About the role
We are seeking an organised, fair and results-focused leader with high integrity to take on this refreshed role of Team Leader Public Spaces Compliance. This position plays a pivotal role in supporting compliant use of public spaces and responsible companion animal management for the benefit of community safety and well-being, environmental health and public amenity.
As the Team Leader, you will guide and develop the Public Spaces Compliance Team to deliver efficient, consistent and ethical enforcement, compliance and animal management services. You will play a central role in developing and refining operational procedures, strengthening team capability, and fostering a compliance culture built on integrity, effective communication, fairness and informed decision-making.
Working across companion animal management, parking and public space regulation, impounding, investigations and community education, this role offers variety, challenge and genuine opportunity to make a positive community impact.
To be considered for this position you will need to:
- Address the essential requirements of the role as per position description
- Supply relevant certificates and licences
- Attach a cover letter (1 page maximum) and an up-to-date resume (5 pages maximum) that clearly details your skills & experience as relevant to this position. You will need to demonstrate how you meet the focus capabilities and how your skills will enable you to achieve the key accountabilities.
- Target questions - answer the target questions
Q1. Tell us about a time you supervised or led a team with varied responsibilities or skill levels.
What was the situation, how did you support team members development, ensure consistent performance, manage performance concerns, and maintain team cohesion?
Q2. Describe a situation where you were required to manage a complex or sensitive compliance matter involving public spaces, companion animals, or other regulatory breach.
What was the situation, what was your role, how did you manage this challenge, what was the outcome, and what key learnings to improve future process did you gain from this experience?
Q3. Tell us about a time you managed a challenging interaction with a member of the public or an external stakeholder regarding a compliance issue.
What made the situation challenging, how did you manage yourself, how did you ensure compliance requirements were accurately and effectively communicated, what was the outcome, and what key learnings to improve future interactions and the working relationship did you gain from this experience?
Contact
Scott Lenton, Manager Environment and Regulatory Services on 02 6643 0234.
Closing date
13 January 2026 at 11.30 pm (NSW time).
Other important information
This position is located at Council's Grafton office, however, this may change should business needs identify other work locations to be more appropriate to deliver our services in the future.
A probation period applies to this position.
How to apply
All applications must be lodged online via Council's website
www.clarence.nsw.gov.au.
For further information about the selection process including tips on how to address the selection criteria please refer to the Careers page on the Clarence Valley Council website.
Do you want further information on how to apply under the Capability Framework? Please read our
How to apply for a job guide.
Council is an EEO employer and First Nations people are encouraged to apply.
Council also recognises the skills and attributes of veterans and welcomes applications from ex-service personnel.
