Manager - Regulatory, Rural Lands & Environmental Health Services

About Maranoa Regional Council: Maranoa Regional Council is a local government authority committed to serving and enhancing the communities within its jurisdiction. With a focus on community safety, environmental stewardship, and regulatory compliance, Maranoa Regional Council plays a vital role in ensuring the well-being and prosperity of the region.

About the Region: The Maranoa region, located approximately 500km west of Brisbane, covers 58,830km and is home to around 13,000 people. With a proud agricultural history, the region has experienced industrial expansion in the energy and tourism sectors.

Position Overview: As the Manager ? Regulatory, Rural and Environmental Health Services for Maranoa Regional Council, you will lead a dedicated team in ensuring compliance with council and state legislation, policies, and procedures. This dynamic role requires a motivated leader capable of fostering collaboration, accountability, and excellence in customer service.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide leadership and strategic direction to the Regulatory, Rural, and Environmental Health Services Department.
• Develop, review, and implement policies, procedures, and guidelines related to departmental activities.
• Supervise investigations of alleged breaches of legislation and complaints, ensuring consistent application of compliance activities.
• Monitor and evaluate enforcement activities, staying abreast of industry best practices and legislative changes.
• Oversee animal management activities, including rapid response services, inspection programs, and education initiatives.
• Provide expert advice and problem-solving for Environmental Health matters, including food licensing and inspections.
• Lead Rural Lands management strategies and initiatives, including stock route and biosecurity management plans.
• Ensure high standards of customer service and community engagement across all departmental functions.
• Manage human resources, including training, performance management, and recruitment activities.
• Contribute to financial management, budget development, and audit compliance.
• Participate in corporate planning and reporting, including the review and implementation of council policies and strategic documents.

Qualifications and Licences:To be successful, you'll need:

• Demonstrated experience in a leadership role, preferably within local government or regulatory compliance.
• Tertiary qualifications in a relevant field such as Environmental Health, law enforcement, or public administration.
• Strong knowledge of relevant legislation, regulations, and industry best practices.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Proven ability to manage complex projects and deliver results within budget and time constraints.
• Commitment to continuous improvement and professional development

Required Skills and Experience:

• Demonstrated ability to manage highly sensitive andconfidential matters with professionalism, integrity, tact and impartiality
• Well-developed interpersonal skills with the ability toestablish and maintain positive relationships
• Strong communication skills demonstrated through the abilityto liaise with a variety of stakeholders
• Demonstrated ability to effectively manage time, plan andset priorities and organise own work to achieve individual and departmentobjectives within agreed timeframes
• Demonstrated experience in preparing correspondence, datareports and employment documents with a high level of accuracy and attention todetail
• Ability to work as a member of a team as well asindependently, demonstrating initiative, adaptability and professionalism inthe workplace.

Details and Benefits:

• Location: Roma, Qld
• Full-time position - 3 year contract
• Superannuation & Annual Leave Loading
• 5 weeks annual leave
• 15 days personal leave
• Monthly Rostered Days Off (RDOs)
• Employee Assistance Program & Social Club
• Salary sacrifice facilities (rural remote rent assistance, novated leasing, additional super contributions)
• Relocation assistance available - terms & conditions apply

How to Apply: please submit your:

• Covering letter stating why you are interested in the position and what you will bring to Maranoa Regional Council.
• Current resume (CV).
• Address the questions presented in the application form.

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Maranoa Regional Council is an equal opportunity employer, and we encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds. We actively support diversity and inclusion in our workplace. Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and interviews may be conducted prior to the closing date.

Applications from agencies will not be reviewed or considered.

This role will require reference checks, medical assessment including drug and alcohol screen, driver's licence check and criminal history check.

Council reserves the right to close the listing early if a suitable candidate is selected.

For more information:

Website: www.maranoa.qld.gov.au

Telephone: 1300 007 662