Environmental Compliance Coordinator

Overview

Be passionate. Be progressive. Hawkesbury City Council.

- Salary Range $113k - $136k per annum + 12% super

- Rostered Day Off / 19 Day month

- Fitness Passport + 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

An exciting opportunity exists to work in a leadership role fostering a culture of continuous improvement, high performance and strategic thinking. The primary purpose of this position is to lead and coordinate the Compliance Team to ensure that all reports of unlawful activity in relation to building, development and environmental compliance are investigated and breaches of legislation are enforced.

This is a unique role that offers diversity and variety. The day to day will include site inspections, case management of complex investigations, training, mentoring and guiding staff and developing and delivering process improvement projects and enforcement programs to address contemporary compliance issues.

Reporting to the Regulatory Services Manager, the Environmental Compliance Coordinator will work closely with like-minded leaders and professionals including the Environmental Health Coordinator and Coordinator Animal Services and Community Safety, as well as the wider City Planning Leadership team.

About You

You will have proven, practical experience as an investigator in Local Government, with extensive experience and knowledge of NSW legislation including the Protection of the Environment Operations Act, Environmental Planning and Assessment Act, Local Government Act, Contaminated Land Management Act, Food Act and Public Health Act.

Ideally, you will have experience in a supervisory role, having led high performing teams to successfully complete programs, projects and achieve compliance outcomes.

To be the successful candidate, you must be a highly motivated person, with excellent time management and organisational skills.

You will have the ability to effectively communicate at all levels within an organisation and foster, promote and drive a positive and inclusive workplace culture.

Essential Criteria

- Tertiary qualifications Building surveying, Local Government investigations or a related regulatory or legal discipline

- Experience with, and knowledge of, NSW legislation including the Protection of the Environment Operations Act, Environmental Planning and Assessment Act, Local Government Act, Contaminated Land Management Act, Food Act and Public Health Act

- Extensive demonstrated experience in development compliance, building compliance; environmental investigations or related field

- Demonstrated experience in a leadership role with the ability to coach and mentor a high performing team focused on strong customer service

- 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

- Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Health, Environmental Science, Law (Local Government), Town Planning or the like, or demonstrated equivalent experience.

- Project management skills and ability to plan, prioritise and co-ordinate activities.

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

- 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, 23 November 2025

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.

Pleasenote that the canvassing of Councillors in relation to these matters will automatically disqualify the applicant from this process.

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