About Us
Woollahra is an area steeped in natural beauty and heritage appealing to residents, businesses and visitors who enjoy its many parks, waterfront locations and historic buildings. Woollahra Council’s diverse workforce of more than 400 people are committed to service excellence and care of our community. We are looking for a dynamic professional to join our team.
About the role:
An exciting new role has arisen for an experienced Operations Compliance Officer to join Council on a temporary full-time basis for up to 12 months.
We are offering an opportunity to take part in the transformation of our refreshed organisation, which is focused on growing, adapting and improving as we strive towards a culture of excellence.
The Operations Compliance Officer will play a key role in ensuring our Waste Services team works safely, follows the right procedures, and meets all relevant legal and Council requirements.
This is a collaborative role in that you will be working alongside operational staff, supervisors and the Work Health and Safety team.
You will review work processes, safety documents, and risk assessments to ensure they are up to date and practical for day-to-day operations. You will regularly visit work sites to carry out inspections and audits, and observe work activities to check that staff and contractors are following approved procedures and safety controls. When issues, risks, or opportunities are identified, you will provide clear feedback and recommendations to help improve safety, efficiency, and consistency across the team.
Essential Criteria
- Minimum Certificate IV in Work Health and Safety (or related field), or significant hands-on industry experience.
- Demonstrated understanding and application of Work Health and Safety legislation and standards.
- Experience undertaking inspections and audit.
- Strong verbal and written communication, including report writing skills.
- Demonstrated commitment to safety and compliance.
- Ability to work effectively within a team environment and independently.
- Computer literacy.
- Current Class C Driver’s Licence.
Desirable Criteria
- Understanding of Heavy Vehicle National Law and CoR requirements.
How to apply
- Apply on line by clicking the link below.
- You will be asked to demonstrate how you meet each of the selection criteria. Applications that do not address the selection criteria may not be considered.
- If you have a separate statement addressing the selection criteria, please upload it as a cover letter and simply refer to it in the online questionnaire.
- You will be able to upload 2 documents only.
- For information on applying for Council jobs, please refer to http://www.woollahra.nsw.gov.au/council/employment/recruitment_and_selection_process
- For further information about the role, please contact Katrina Bennett, Manager Civil Operations, on 02 9391 7961 during business hours.
- Our preference is for applications to be submitted online, however, we will accept hard copy applications addressed to Human Resources, Woollahra Council, PO Box 61, Double Bay, NSW, 1360.
CLOSING DATE: 11:59pm on Sunday, 21 June 2026
Woollahra Council is committed to responding to its responsibilities under the Work Health and Safety Act 2011 in undertaking all measures that are reasonably practical to ensure the health and safety of all our workers.
Woollahra Council is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion.
We are committed to reconciliation and strongly encourage all applicants, including, but not limited to, Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people, people with disabilities, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, young people, mature aged workers, LGBTIQ and other minority groups to apply.
If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at time of application.
