Team Leader Environment and Regulatory Services

**Job No**:LCCNSW3935***

**Location**:Lithgow, NSW**:
**The Opportunity**:
**Are you looking to take the next step in your local government career..and make a move to a great location**

Then head to The Seven Valleys and join our team in the dynamic and varied role as **Team Leader - Environment and Regulatory Services.**

We have the right opportunity for you to develop your leadership experience and professional capabilities as you progress your career in this community and environmental outcomes focused role based in Lithgow.

As the gateway to Central West NSW and only 90 minutes drive to the new Western Sydney International Airport, Lithgow region adjoins the Blue Mountains and the Gardens of Stone and has the community feel and wide range of rural and nature experiences that you are after

**Salary and Benefits**

If you are looking for a change of lifestyle, a new adventure, or to take the next step in your career, this is the role for you.
- Permanent, Full-time, 35 hours per week
- Work/Life balance with a rostered day off every second week.
- A leaseback vehicle is being offered with this position in accordance with Councils leaseback policy

As the Team Leader Environment and Regulatory Services you will lead a team to coordinate and deliver programs and activities in relation to Environmental Health, Regulatory Services, environmental compliance, responsible companion animal ownership and the natural environment. The team you will lead includes Environmental Health Officers, Rangers, Natural Area Management and Landcare Officers, and the Animal Shelter.

More specifically, your duties will include (but will not be limited to):

- Coordinate the functions of the Environment and Regulatory Services team in order that the responsibilities of the team are in accordance with statutory requirements, Council Policies, Council’s Delivery and Operation Program while ensuring the protection of the environment, public health and public safety.
- Provide coordination in initiatives or programs to maintain and improve the natural environment particularly as they relate to land under Council’s care and control
- Co-ordinate (and complete inspections where required) of retail food premises, industrial/commercial premises, development sites, regulated systems, underground petroleum storage systems, public swimming pools and spa pools, and skin penetration premises to ensure compliance with the relevant Acts and Regulations
- Ensure oversight of issues or approvals and audit compliance for on-site sewage management systems in accordance with legislation and Council Policies
- Ensure the provision of services for environmental water sampling and assessment of contaminated lands as required and the maintenance of registers for food premises and cooling towers.
- Ensure that appropriate Fine Notices, orders or prosecutions under relevant legislation are prepared, issued and pursued as appropriate.
- Manage the response to nuisance complaints concerning noise, odour, sewer, food, skin penetration, unhealthy premises, water pollution and land contamination, companion animals, straying livestock and local law enforcement
- Provide compliance functions in relation to Council’s role as an Appropriate Regulatory Authority under the _Protection of the Environment Operations Act 1997_
- Provide Animal Control services and management of animal shelter facilities
- Liaise with Council’s solicitors in preparing court documentation including Statements, Court Attendance Notices, and Briefs of Evidence and give evidence in court when required.
- Mentor and contribute to the ongoing professional development of members of the Environment and Regulatory Services team

For more detail about the specific duties and responsibilities of the position, please CLICK HERE for the complete Position Description.

**About you**

To be successful in this role you will demonstrate the following criteria:

- Qualifications in Environmental Health, Environmental Science or equivalent
- Thorough understanding of relevant statutory requirements and legislation including but not limited to _Local Government Act 1993, Protection of the Environment Operations Act 1997, Food Act 2003, Public Health Act 2010, Companion Animals Act 1998, Public Spaces (Unattended Property) Act 2021, Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 _and associated Regulations
- Experience in managing and implementing programs for Environmental Health, Natural Resource Management, and Regulatory Services functions
- Experience in enforcement and compliance procedures investigating complaints
- Experience in supervising and leading a team of staff to achieve desired outcomes
- Well-developed oral and written communication skills, with demonstrated experience in communication of technical advice and policy issues at all levels to internal and external customers.
- Ability to provide innovative and practical solutions to resolve complex issues using research, analy