Community Compliance Leader - Regulatory Services

Council Jobs; Yeppoon; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Livingstone Shire Council is seeking an experienced Coordinator Community Compliance to lead our Community Compliance Team and drive delivery of contemporary, customer-focused compliance services across the region.

You will guide a diverse regulatory function, including local laws, investigations and environmental health support, while building a high-performing team and navigating complex legislation for practical community outcomes.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership of high-performing teams.
• Experience in compliance, investigations, enforcement.
• Ability to interpret legislation and apply regulations.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Tertiary qualifications in a relevant field.
• Current C Class Driver Licence (Class C).
• Local Government experience is highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop Council's Community Compliance Team, fostering a positive, accountable and high-performing culture.
• Coordinate delivery of compliance, local law, regulatory and investigation activities across the region.
• Provide expert advice and interpretation of legislation, local laws and regulatory frameworks.
• Oversee complex compliance matters, investigations, enforcement activities and legal proceedings.
• Support Environmental Health functions to deliver positive community outcomes.
• Contribute to review and development of local laws, policies and compliance initiatives.
• Develop and implement contemporary, risk-based and customer-focused approaches to compliance.
• Build relationships with internal stakeholders, government agencies and the community.
• Manage operational budgets, resources and service delivery performance.
• Identify opportunities for innovation and continuous improvement within Community Compliance.

Skills

Leadership

Regulatory compliance

Investigations

Legislation interpretation

Communication

Stakeholder engagement

Budget management

C Class Licence

Education

Environmental health / Law degree

Job description

Livingstone Shire Council is seeking an experienced Coordinator Community Compliance to lead our Community Compliance Team and drive delivery of contemporary, customer-focused compliance services across the region.

You will guide a diverse regulatory function, including local laws, investigations and environmental health support, while building a high-performing team and navigating complex legislation for practical community outcomes.