Environmental Compliance & Protection Officer

City of Canterbury Bankstown Council; Canterbury-Bankstown; On-site; AUD 88,000 - 107,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remuneration package

Work-life balance

Long service leave

Parental leave options

Health and wellbeing programs

Job summary

City of Canterbury Bankstown Council is seeking an Environmental Compliance & Protection Officer to deliver environmental compliance, regulatory and investigative services. You will investigate matters, advise residents and businesses, and ensure adherence to relevant legislation to protect public health and environmental sustainability within Canterbury-Bankstown.

The role reports to the Team Leader Environmental Compliance & Protection and involves collaboration with a range of stakeholders to

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in Environmental Health, Environmental Management, Environmental Science or related discipline.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, mediation and conflict resolution skills.
• Experience in environmental health, compliance, regulatory services, or related field.
• Sound knowledge of relevant environmental, planning, public health, and local government legislation.

Responsibilities

• Deliver environmental compliance, regulatory and investigative services.
• Investigate environmental and public health matters and provide advice to residents and businesses.
• Ensure compliance with relevant legislation and regulatory outcomes.
• Gather evidence, prepare records and reports, and support enforcement actions.
• Build relationships with residents, businesses and stakeholders.
• Collaborate within a team and contribute to community health and environmental outcomes.
• Promote sustainable practices and contribute to a safe, healthy community.

Skills

Environmental Health

Regulatory services

Investigative skills

Communication

Problem solving

Decision making

Education

Tertiary qualification in Environmental Health/Environmental Management/Environmental Science

Job description

Environmental Compliance & Protection Officer

City of Canterbury Bankstown Council – Bankstown NSW

The City of Canterbury Bankstown is one of the largest Councils in NSW with the most culturally, socially and economically diverse communities in Sydney. We deliver 29 key services such as childcare, waste collection, parks maintenance, libraries, community facilities and aquatic centres to over 370,000 residents.

The Role

We are seeking a motivated Environmental Compliance and Protection Officer to join Canterbury-Bankstown Council on a permanent full-time basis.

In this role, you will play a key part in protecting public health, the environment and the amenity of our community through the delivery of environmental compliance, regulatory and investigative services.

Working within Council's Planning Directorate and reporting to the Team Leader Environmental Compliance & Protection, you will investigate environmental and public health matters, provide advice to residents and businesses and ensure compliance with relevant legislation.

You will work collaboratively with a range of stakeholders to address environmental issues, promote sustainable practices, and contribute to the delivery of a safe, healthy, and vibrant community.

Duties will include but not be limited to:

• Deliver high-quality customer service by responding to enquiries, resolving issues, and making informed decisions in line with Council's values.
• Manage a diverse workload, prioritising and responding to high-priority matters within required timeframes.
• Undertake investigations and compliance activities across a range of environmental, public health, planning, and regulatory matters.
• Apply and interpret relevant legislation to ensure compliance and support effective regulatory outcomes.
• Gather and assess evidence, negotiate outcomes, and resolve disputes through professional communication and sound judgement.
• Prepare accurate records, investigation notes, reports, correspondence, and evidence briefs.
• Build positive relationships with residents, businesses, and stakeholders while providing expert advice and education.
• Work collaboratively within a team environment, sharing knowledge and supporting the development of colleagues where required.
• Contribute to the protection of public health, environmental sustainability, and community amenity across the Canterbury-Bankstown area.

You will have

• Tertiary qualifications in Environmental Health, Environmental Management, Environmental Science, or a related discipline.
• Current Class C Driver Licence.
• Experience in environmental health, compliance, regulatory services, or a related field.
• Sound knowledge of relevant environmental, planning, public health, and local government legislation.
• Strong investigative, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, mediation, and conflict resolution skills.
• Experience preparing reports, evidence, and regulatory documentation, including court-related matters.
• A customer-focused approach with the ability to resolve issues through collaboration and informed decision-making.
• Ability to work independently and effectively within a team environment.

The salary for this position starts from $97,327 (Grade G, Step 1) + Car Allowance + 12% super.

What's on offer

• An attractive remuneration package.
• Embrace a better work-life balance, designed to prioritise your well-\u2019binging and help you manage the balance between your personal and professional life.
• Permanent full-time position with Local Government conditions such as long service leave after 5 years, annual salary increases and generous parental leave options.
• Contribute to making a positive impact on our community.
• An investment in your professional growth, fostering continuous learning and development opportunities.
• Access to our employee Health and Wellbeing Programs.

For more information, please contact Paul Choueiri (Team Leader Environmental Protection and Compliance) at *************@cbcity.nsw.gov.au

CBCity is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. We want our workplace to reflect the diverse community we serve. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, experiences and abilities; this includes people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, the LGBTQIA+ community and people from culturally diverse backgrounds.

Success\-ful applicants may be required to undertake a Criminal History Check, Medical and/or Working with Children Check in accordance with the position.

Applicants must hold an Australian citizenship, permanent residency, or possess a valid work permit/visa with full unrestricted working rights to be eligible.

If you require support with your application and throughout the recruitment process, please contact the Talent Management Team at ***********@cbcity.nsw.gov.au