Senior Leader, Community Safety & Regulatory Services

Council Jobs; Geelong; On-site; AUD 169,000 - 229,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Superannuation

Job summary

The City of Geelong is seeking a values-driven senior leader to guide Emergency Management, Parking & Animal Management, Environmental Health and Amenity, and related services. This 5-year fixed-term, full-time role reports to the Chief Executive Officer and drives strategy, service delivery, and performance across the department.

Key responsibilities include leading multi-resource programs, ensuring OH&S compliance, and providing high-level strategic advice to councillors and the Executive

Qualifications

• Qualified in regulatory services or business management with leadership experience.
• Proven leadership in a large organisation managing complex projects.
• Ability to contribute strategically and operationally.
• Experience delivering outcomes in sensitive, time-pressured, political environments.
• Strong analytical skills with concise high-level advice.
• Strong financial acumen with budgeting and reporting skills.
• Working with Children Check.

Responsibilities

• Foster a values-based culture aligned with City strategies.
• Lead department managing resources and service delivery.
• Oversee food/health, parking, local laws, animal management, prosecutions, and school crossing services.
• Proactive risk management to ensure safety.
• Provide strategic, high-level advice to CEO and Councillors.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Financial management

Regulatory services

Budgeting

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Degree in regulatory services

Job description

The City of Geelong is seeking a values-driven senior leader to guide Emergency Management, Parking & Animal Management, Environmental Health and Amenity, and related services. This 5-year fixed-term, full-time role reports to the Chief Executive Officer and drives strategy, service delivery, and performance across the department.

Key responsibilities include leading multi-resource programs, ensuring OH&S compliance, and providing high-level strategic advice to councillors and the Executive