Bayside Council Coordinator Enforcement Services

• Full Time Permanent
• Lead a team of high-performing professionals in the delivery of essential community services
• Flexible working arrangements
• Previous applicants need not apply

Our Team

At Bayside Council, we are committed to a positive, flexible and supportive workplace culture, where our people and customers feel respected and valued. We are proud to serve our community through operating with transparency, integrity and in the best interests of the Bayside community to deliver exceptional service.

The City Life directorate delivers personalised and public services to enhance community life, including family, aged, leisure and cultural services.

About the Role

The successful applicant will be responsible for leading the Enforcement Unit to investigate and enforce legislation and regulations. This position will safeguard the managing and developing of staff in the environmental regulatory functions to investigate and enforce breaches of legislation and regulations in order to safeguard the general wellbeing of the community.

You can also expect to:

• Plan and coordinate the work of the unit to respond to customer and other stakeholder requests, including for regulatory information and investigations.
• Investigate breaches relating to various statutes such as the Companions Animals Act 1997, Road Rules 2014, Public Space (Unattended Articles) Act 2021, Local Government Act 1993 and the Environmental Planning & Assessment Act 1979.
• Prepare correspondence, notices, and orders to give effect to relevant legislation.
• Review all evidence prepared by the team for courts, tribunals, or judicial bodies prior to final review by Council legal staff.
• Liaise with government bodies and stakeholders and participate in relevant forums to share information, provide advice, and to contribute and participate in decision making on matters of common interest.
• Manage Council’s Waste Regulatory functions.
• Contribute towards and implement Council’s waste management strategies and policies.
• Coordinate maintenance and update of all relevant databases and prepare required reports for submission under mandatory statutory reporting requirements.
• Review complaints about team members and consider representations in response to fines in order to address matters raised.
• Monitor and review financial budgets to identify and report variations and amended forecasts to the Manager Compliance & Community Safety.

About You

We are looking for someone who has:

• Tertiary or other qualifications and/or equivalent experience in a relevant field.
• Demonstrated experience in a relevant field, including in the conduct of investigations and enforcement activities.
• Working knowledge of the legislative and regulatory framework applicable to the work of the unit.
• Current Driver’s Licence Class C

Our Benefits and Culture

As an organisation, we pride ourselves in offering a flexible working environment centred on delivering great outcomes for our customers, whether internal or external. Bayside Council has a strong culture of collaboration and delivering exciting new initiatives for our community.

On top of the competitive salary, our people enjoy;

• 3 extra days off during Christmas each year
• 15 days sick leave each year
• 2 days health and wellbeing leave
• Gym membership discounts
• Additional parental leave entitlements for both parents

Apply Now

Your application should include and-up-to-date resume (max 3 pages) and a covering letter (max 2 pages), outlining how your skills and experience meet the requirements, core competencies and accountabilities of the role as outlined in the position description.

Applications must be submitted by email to: recruitment@bayside.nsw.gov.au with subject line F24/325 Coordinator Enforcement Services. Previous applicants need not apply.

Deadline: 11:59PM Thursday, 11 July 2024

Salary Range: $119,044.20 - $133,329.42 (3.5% Award increase from 1 July), plus 11.5% superannuation, plus Leaseback Vehicle

Enquiries: Phoebe Mikhiel, Manager Compliance and Community Safety, via phoebe.mikhiel@bayside.nsw.gov.au or 0420 374 129

Applicants may be required to satisfactorily undertake a Criminal History Check, Medical and/or Working with Children Check in accordance with the position.

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to an equitable, diverse and socially inclusive work environment.