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 city offers a range of services and facilities typically found in a metropolitan setting, including a diverse economy, extensive school and university education options, healthcare, the arts and community events, regional and national sporting facilities and a vibrant entertainment and retail sector.
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The Role
Reporting directly to the Director Community, the Manager Regulatory Compliance Services will lead the strategic management of compliance services, environmental health and regulatory services including ranger and animal shelter services throughout the Wagga Wagga Local Government Area. In this position, you will provide leadership and direction to the team to ensure the effective and efficient delivery of services, in accordance with relevant legislation, and aligned to the City of Wagga Wagga’s Community Strategic Plan.
As a senior manager within Council, you will be an experienced people leader who can inspire and lead a diverse team to deliver quality services. Your exceptional relationship skills will allow you to work across all groups and further enhance the City of Wagga Wagga’s regulatory and compliance services functions.
What we will offer:
* Annual salary range of $120,000 to $142,000 (inclusive of 11.5% 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 importantly 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
We are looking for experienced professionals with:
* Tertiary qualifications relevant to the role in regulatory services management, compliance or related discipline and proven experience in a similar leadership position is essential.
* Demonstrated leadership experience including the ability to:
o develop and maintain a positive team culture;
o effectively manage staff performance; and
o identify and nurture talent.
* Substantial knowledge, understanding and experience relevant to the role including:
o Regulatory & animal welfare,
o Compliance,
o Governance or related services and programs
* Highly developed communication (oral and written) and interpersonal skills including sound conflict resolution, negotiation, presentation, and facilitation skills.
What is next?
Applications close Sunday, 17 November 2024 at 11.59pm AEST. Interviews will be held week commencing Monday, 25 November 2024.
If you are interested in this role and would like more information, please contact Janice Summerhayes, Director Community on (02) 6926 9290.
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 visit: https://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.