Environmental Health & Building Certification Manager

Shellharbour City Council; Shellharbour; Híbrido; AUD 130.000 - 144.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Flexi-time and hybrid options

Hybrid work options

Leaseback vehicle or motor vehicle use

Novated lease

Descripción de la vacante

Shellharbour City Council is seeking a Building Certification & Environmental Health Manager to lead a dedicated team delivering building certification and environmental health services across a dynamic coastal region. You will drive high standards, oversee inspections, and steer the team toward a vision of sustainable growth and community well-being.

The role requires proven leadership, change management, and a commitment to continuous improvement, working within a forward-thinking council that

Formación

• Experience leading teams through change and growth with a focus on outcomes.
• Strong leadership and collaboration capabilities in a public-sector environment.
• Ability to drive culture of transparency and continuous improvement.

Responsabilidades

• Maintain high standards of building and certification assessment services, inspections, certificates, and fire safety programs.
• Lead Environment Health management including food premises, skin penetration and wastewater management.

Conocimientos

Leadership experience

Change management

People management

Strategic thinking

Descripción del empleo

Imagine the opportunity to work for an award-winning local government authority that is progressive, dynamic, financially secure and ushering in an era of change.

Shellharbour City is a shining example of transformation, sustainability and renewal and one of the fastest growing local government areas in NSW. The community is forging a strong local identity, as one of the state’s oldest local government areas whilst being one of its newest cities.

Situated 90 minutes south of Sydney, Shellharbour is one of the fastest growing cities in Australia and is home to almost 78,000 people in a city that spans 154 square kilometres. It's a place of great natural beauty - stretching west from the picturesque coastline to rolling pastures, against the majestic backdrop of the Illawarra escarpment. With its own airport and with direct flights servicing all major Australian cities, Shellharbour is a vibrant growing city.

Population growth rates in Shellharbour are consistently above the average being driven by the in-migration of young families and couples attracted to the relatively affordable housing, employment opportunities and idyllic coastal location.

The Role – Building Certification & Environmental Health Manager

In this role you will be leading a dedicated and talented team of industry professionals, all focused on supporting the City to deliver a vision for a vibrant, economically diversified and sustainable Shellharbour region. Further, you will be joining a leadership team with a much wider view of supporting a culture of transparency and continuous improvement.

Functionally the role of Building Certification & Environmental Health is twofold.

Firstly, the role is responsible for maintaining the already high standards of services across building and certification assessment, critical stage inspections, building information certificates, swimming pool compliance and fire safety programs. Secondly it is to lead the team within Environment Health management including, food premises, skin penetration and onsite wastewater management.

About You

This is a truly unique opportunity in a unique coastal location. It brings with it both professional opportunities and challenges, and a kaleidoscope of rewards.

Highly regarded within the sector and with a passion for leadership, you will have a track history of leading teams through periods of change and growth, building cultures that you are proud of and being firmly focused on outcomes.

Shellharbour City Council is a vibrant and forward-thinking organisation seeking to embrace the future. If you are keen to experience living in a coastal city, in touching distance of Sydney and Wollongong working in and leading a best-in-class team, don’t hesitate to reach out.

We offer:

Shellharbour City Council offers a high performing and sustainable organisation to deliver outcomes for the community through leadership, collaboration and innovation. We have exciting, rewarding career opportunities and flexible working arrangements to support a healthy work/life balance.

• Permanent full time, 35 hours per week with access to flexi-time
• Commencing salary range from $130,447 - $144,024 per annum (based on qualifications and experience)
• Market Rate Allowance may be offered to exceptional candidate
• Plus a fully maintained leaseback vehicle or Motor Vehicle Allowance
• Hybrid work options
• Great culture with a strong, values led and progressive team
• Enjoy our employee benefits programs and access to Novated lease options and significant retail discounts and corporate fitness programs, Bi-Annual Bonus Payments, weekly payrun, Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and more
• Access to local government and employee benefits such as; Annual Award Increases, LSL after five years, three weeks sick leave per annum, Health and wellbeing leave and more.

Please Note:

• This position requires a National Police History Check clearance.

Contact:

Jasmina Micevski – Executive Manager Statutory Planning and Certification on 0436 698 ***.

Closing date: Sunday, 29 November 2026 at 11:30pm. All shortlisted candidates will be invited for interviews on 7 December 2026

Shellharbour City Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values the unique strengths and talents of all people. Aboriginal Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and people with a disability are encouraged to apply.

At Shellharbour City Council we promote respect at work as a fundamental right for all and strive to create a workplace free from discrimination and harassment. This commitment extends to the promotion of the rights of all children and young people to be safe from harm when interacting with our services and spaces. Our values, Collaboration, Accountability, Integrity, Respect and Sustainability underpin all we do.

Your decision to apply for a role at Shellharbour City Council is the first step in acknowledging your alignment to our values and aspirations to create a great workplace.

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