OverviewDevelopment and Environment Compliance Coordinator – Wollongong City Council, Wollongong, New South Wales.
Permanent full-time role within the Regulation and Enforcement team, leading a group of 11 professionals and contributing to divisional leadership.ResponsibilitiesLead and coordinate investigations into unauthorised development, land use, pollution, and environmental breaches.Mentor and support a diverse team, ensuring a safe and supportive work environment.Triaging and prioritising customer service requests using a risk-based approach.Develop and implement proactive compliance programs and community education initiatives.Support Council in legal proceedings and collaborate with external stakeholders and agencies.Contribute to strategic planning, policy development, and continuous improvement across the branch.About You / QualificationsHolds a recognised tertiary qualification in a related discipline with extensive relevant experience.Demonstrated leadership experience, ideally in a regulatory or compliance setting.Is well-versed in relevant environmental and planning legislation and related regulation.Communicates with confidence and tact, especially when navigating conflict or sensitive community issues.Is passionate about developing proactive compliance programs and community education initiatives.Values teamwork and contributes to a positive, calm, and resilient workplace culture.Is committed to Council's values of Respect, Integrity, OneTeam, Sustainability, and Courage.Has a valid driver's licence.Why Wollongong City CouncilPermanent Full-Time position with salary from $116,251 up to $134,913 per annum plus superannuation and an operational Motor Vehicle under lease back arrangements.
Salary package assessed based on skills, experience and qualifications.True work-life balance with hybrid work options, flex-time, and rostered days off.Great working conditions with a 35-hour week or a 9-day fortnight and RDO.Career growth and recognition, with reward programs, corporate learning opportunities, study assistance, and leadership development programs.Generous leave provisions and health, safety, and wellbeing programs, including Employee Assistance Program and wellbeing supports.A vibrant social culture and engagement opportunities within the Council community.For more information, click Apply to be redirected to Wollongong City Council's job vacancy page.
Applications close 11:59pm, Monday 18 August 2025.
We invite everyone to apply, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, CALD communities, people with disability and veterans.
The Council adheres to child-safe organisation principles and conducts rigorous employment screening, including reference, identity, medical history checks, and may require a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check and Working with Children Check.
Employment is subject to clearance of all checks.
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