Overview
Come for a career and stay for a lifestyle! Wagga Wagga is the largest inland city in NSW, undergoing rapid changes as the result of strong organic growth, major investment from the state government and several national construction projects. It is strategically located at a national transport node offering connection to road, rail and air and act as the economic hub for the Riverina, serving a catchment of over 175,000 people.
The Role
Reporting to the Director Planning & Regulatory Services, you will lead a multidisciplinary team across environmental compliance, environmental health, ranger services, and animal welfare. You will drive service excellence, ensure legislative compliance, and foster strong partnerships across Council and the broader community. This role plays a critical part in shaping how Council proactively manages compliance, minimises enforcement escalation, and delivers positive community outcomes.
What We Will Offer
* Annual salary range of $150,000 to $160,000 (inclusive of 12% superannuation).
* Permanent, full-time position.
* Access to Council's Flexible Working Hours Agreement.
* Access to Council's Leaseback Vehicle Policy.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead, engage and develop the Regulatory City Compliance team, ensuring effective personnel management, in order to achieve the best organisational and community outcomes in relation to service delivery.
* Efficiently and effectively manage the functional areas of the Regulatory City Compliance Division for required service delivery outcomes and budgetary requirements including:
o Environmental and Development Compliance Services
o Environmental Health Services
o Ranger and Regulatory Services
o Animal Welfare and Shelter Services
o Animal Management and Compliance
o Environmental Health, Regulatory and Companion Animal Education
* Ensure compliance with regulatory responsibilities under various Acts, Regulations, Codes and Standards including policies, practices and procedures, and licensing and statutory reporting.
* Advise and recommend legal action resulting from legislative breaches, and oversight for evidence and affidavits for legal forums, briefing legal representatives and make appearances in court as required.
* Lead and deliver on council priority projects that are assigned to the Regulatory City Compliance Division.
* Ensure actions are consistent with Council's policies and plans, and ensure that by proactive intervention and excellent communication and negotiation skills, that developments do not get to the enforcement and infringement stage where possible.
* Proactively manage operational and service-related requests effectively and work across all relevant Council Directorates and Divisions to ensure communication is effective and the standards that Council require are met, with early intervention to arrest and resolve issues where possible before they escalate.
* Drive and maintain strong collaborative partnerships with internal and external stakeholders to meet Council objectives and service delivery outcomes.
* Support the Director by providing advice and reports in a timely manner.
* Ensure a rigorous approach to the expenditure and management of public funds in carrying out all activities on behalf of Council.
* Ensure the effective management of contracts relevant to the Division.
* Attend and participate in Council, committee, and community meetings, workshops and forums, including those held after hours, as required.
Skills And Experience
* Demonstrated leadership experience in regulatory, compliance or related services
* Strong knowledge of relevant legislation and governance frameworks
* Tertiary qualifications in regulatory services, compliance or a related discipline
* Current Class C Driver's Licence
* Experience managing complex operational teams and budgets
* Excellent communication, negotiation and conflict resolution skills
* Proven ability to lead change and drive service improvements
* A proactive, solutions-focused approach to compliance and customer service
What is next?
Applications close Sunday, 24 May 2026. Interviews will be held week commencing Monday, 1 June 2026.
If you are interested in this role and would like more information, please contact Julie Costa, Director Planning & Regulatory Services on 02 6926 9779.
As part of the recruitment process, pre-employment checks will be conducted in line with requirements of the position.
All preferred candidates for this position will be asked to consent to a police check. Please note that people with a criminal record are not discouraged from applying for the position. Each application will be considered on its merit.
For more information and to apply, please visithttps://wagga.pulsesoftware.com/Pulse/jobs
Council is an inclusive employer. We strive to reflect the community in which we work, as a result we welcome and encourage applications from skilled people from all walks of life. This includes women, men, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, culturally and linguistically diverse people, people with a disability, veterans, sexually and gender diverse people, people with lived experience and people of all ages.
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