AddressPermanent, Full time
Senior Officer
A competitive salary is on offer
About Us
The City of Whittlesea is one of the fastest growing municipalities in Australia. As a local government organisation, we play a pivotal role in the everyday lives of our community. Our vision is to make Whittlesea 2040: A Place For All by ensuring our residents can enjoy access to local services, facilities and infrastructure.
Our staff are passionate, skilled and diverse, providing a great environment to work in and succeed.
The Role
Make a difference in our community!
Are you a dynamic leader ready to make a difference in local government? We are seeking a Manager of Compliance and Environmental Health to lead our diverse Department, which includes Environmental Health, Parking Services, City Compliance, Animal Management, the Wat Djerring Animal Facility, and School Crossing Supervision.
In this role, you will oversee service growth and change, and deliver a comprehensive business plan that addresses daily operations while planning for the next 3-5 years.
As a member of Council’s Senior Leadership team, this position is responsible for contributing to key strategic initiatives and decision-making.
About you
We are looking for a leader with strong leadership and management skills, experience in regulatory Compliance and Environmental Health, and a proven ability to develop and implement strategic business plans. The ideal candidate will possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills, strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, and a talent for managing service growth and change. They should also demonstrate a commitment to collaboration, integrity, and community-focused service.
If this sounds like you, then you should definitely apply!
Want to know more?
For more information about this position please access a copy of the position description via the link below or If you have any questions regarding this role, please contact Emma Appleton, Director Planning and Development via email *************@whittlesea.vic.gov.au
To apply for this position, you must address the Selection Criteria outlined in the Position Description in your cover letter. Please note, that applications that do not address the Selection Criteria may not be considered.
Applications close at 11.45pm on Wednesday 29 May 2023
Interviews may take place as suitable candidates are identified.
Please note all applicants must apply online, and no late applications will be accepted.
We are happy to take applications from international candidates if you have a valid Visa to work in Australia.
At the City of Whittlesea, we value diversity and appreciate everyone’s strengths. We are an equal opportunity employer and committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce that reflects our municipality. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, people from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds, people with a disability and people identifying as LGBTIQ. The City of Whittlesea is also a Child Safe employer.
Council is committed to providing an inclusive workplace that encourages employees to participate, without discrimination, in both work-related and other activities conducted within a work context, with the support of workplace adjustments. Where possible, the Council will identify and resolve potential barriers to the recruitment and employment of people with disabilities within the organisation.
If you require a workplace adjustment to support you during the interview process, please email ***************@whittlesea.vic.gov.au with your request outlining your preferred method of contact. Workplace adjustment (also known as “reasonable adjustment”) is defined as: “Whatever is considered necessary and achievable to enable an employee to perform their job role efficiently and to the best of their abilities”. A Workplace adjustment can be requested at any stage in the recruitment process and/or as a part of the employment of an individual.
