Team Leader Development Compliance

Lead and inspire a dynamic team dedicated to ensuring community safety and regulatory compliance
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives for exceptional service delivery
- Collaborate with diverse stakeholders to propel community engagement and understanding
- Promote a culture of safety, inclusion and professional development within the team.

**Join Our Vibrant Team at Sutherland Shire Council**

Sutherland Shire Council is entering an exciting period of transformation with the establishment of our new Environment and Regulation business unit. We are building a high-performing team committed to excellence and this role is instrumental in shaping its future.

Our passionate and driven leadership team are focused on making a meaningful impact—supporting staff, embracing innovation and delivering high-quality outcomes for our community. We are committed to fostering a workplace culture that values collaboration, integrity and continuous improvement.

**Your Role as Team Leader**

**Your responsibilities will include**:

- Monitoring compliance with development consents and investigating breaches
- Promoting education and awareness to empower the community
- Collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to ensure alignment and transparency
- Driving innovation and service improvements that reflect Council’s strategic goals

This is a leadership role that demands resilience, strategic thinking and a genuine passion for compliance. Your ability to manage people effectively and influence outcomes will be key to your success.

**Who We Are Looking For**

We’re seeking a confident and capable leader who thrives in complex regulatory environments and is ready to make a lasting impact. You will bring:

- Tertiary qualifications in Building Surveying, Town Planning, Government Statutory Investigation/Enforcement, or a related field
- Proven experience in development compliance and a strong grasp of relevant legislation
- Exceptional interpersonal and stakeholder engagement skills
- Demonstrated ability to lead and manage multi-disciplinary teams
- A proactive, customer-focused mindset and commitment to continuous improvement
- Political awareness and the ability to navigate sensitive issues with professionalism and tact

If you are resilient, passionate about compliance, and ready to lead a team through meaningful change, we encourage you to apply. Help us shape a safer, more informed, and engaged community.

Join our Team and Grow with Us
- **Interview date**:Interviews will be facilitated within two weeks of closing.
- **Package**:From $117,242 - $133,307 gross p.a. plus 12% superannuation. In addition an award vehicle allowance of $10,780 gross p.a will be paid.
- **Hours of work**:Permanent Full Time 35 hours per week, you will have the option of a 19 day month through Council’s flex system.
- To benefit your wellbeing you will have access to fitness passport, employee assistance program, annual flu shots, health and wellbeing programme and novated lease options.
- Council is a Child Safe Organisation and is committed to ensuring the NSW Government’s Child Safe Standards are incorporated in our procedures, practices, programs, and events._

**About Us**:
If you want to make a difference and be part of a challenging and rewarding working environment, then joining us just might be the right career move for you Join a passionate and dedicated team covering a diversity of services, industries and occupations.
- At Sutherland Shire Council we do more than serve our community - we are our community. Our energy can be seen in everything we do. From having a can-do attitude, to embracing change and opportunities, being people-centred and working together as one.