Government - Local (Government & Defence)
Full time
The City of Nedlands is located 7km from the Perth CBD and includes a diverse range of features from the beautiful river foreshore of Dalkeith and Nedlands to the crisp white sands of Swanbourne beach. With a dedicated workforce of professional service providers, we are committed to ensuring the City of Nedlands is a vibrant, safe, and inclusive community with a high standard of local services and facilities.
About the role
We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Manager Health and Compliance to lead key initiatives that ensure our high standards in environmental health and compliance are upheld. Reporting to the Director Planning and Development, you will oversee environmental health, development compliance, pool compliance, and ranger services, ensuring they align with our long-term goals and legislative requirements.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead and manage the Health and Compliance business unit, ensuring full compliance with relevant legislation, policies, and Council Plan.
Provide expert advice to Council, administration, and external stakeholders on environmental health, development compliance, swimming pool compliance and ranger services matters.
Manage and mentor a team of professionals, fostering a culture of excellence, innovation, and collaboration.
Promote a positive workplace culture, ensuring the safety and well-being of team members.
About the successful candidate
The ideal candidate will hold a degree in Environmental Health or a related discipline, or possess substantial experience in a similar role, with eligibility for appointment as an 'Authorised Person' under the Environmental Protection Act, specifically for conducting noise pollution investigations.
Other requirements include:
Comprehensive knowledge of environmental health and compliance regulations.
Thorough understanding of relevant legislation, including the
Local Government Act 1995
and
Health Act.
Excellent communication, negotiation, and analytical skills.
Strong leadership experience with a track record of driving team performance and achieving strategic goals.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
A current National Police Certificate.
What we offer
This position is a full-time, maximum term contract of up to 5 years duration. A remuneration package between $164,488 and $201,114 per annum (inclusive of cash salary and superannuation) is on offer, dependent on skills and experience.
Employee benefits
5 weeks Annual Leave.
Paid Parental Leave (12 weeks primary carer / 2 weeks partner leave).
Up to 13.5% superannuation contributions.
Training and development opportunities.
Employee Assistance Program & Healthy Workplace Initiatives.
Fitness Passport wellness program access.
Novated Leasing and Salary Sacrifice options.
Please read the position description to ensure a full understanding of the role. Applications must include a covering letter and resume demonstrating your suitability for the role.
Confidential enquiries can be directed to Tony Free, Director Planning and Development on (08) 9273 3500 .
Applications can be submitted online via the City of Nedlands website and will be accepted until 5pm AWST, Wednesday 9 October 2024.
Early applications are highly recommended as the City reserves the right to close applications and appoint a candidate prior to the closing date.
The City of Nedlands is situated just 7km from Perth and stretches from the banks of the beautiful Swan River to the edge of the Indian Ocean. A population of over 21,000 live in the suburbs Nedlands, Dalkeith, Mt Claremont, Swanbourne, Karrakatta, and parts of Floreat and Shenton Park. Information for new residents is available to help you settle in comfortably.
On 1 July, 1959 the City of Nedlands was proclaimed at the command of Governor Sir Charles Gairdner, in the packed Dalkeith Civic Hall. Mr Allan Jenkins read out the proclamation and the Minister for Local Government, Mr Leslie Logan, M.L.C. conducted the official swearing in ceremony of the new Mayor, John Charles Smith, the twelve new Councillors and the auditors. He then appointed Mr Allan Jenkins as the City's first Town Clerk. Among those present was MLA for Nedlands, Deputy Premier Charles Court.
Significant events and dates that contributed to the development of the City of Nedlands:
1893: The first move to establish Local Government in our area with the creation of the Claremont Road Board on 31 March, 1893, governing a total area of ten square miles; forty years after the death of Adam Armstrong, Nedlands' first resident.
1898: Approximately two square miles excised to form the Municipality of Claremont.
1932: Name changed from Claremont Road Board to Nedlands Road Board.
1956: Name changed from Nedlands Road Board to the Municipality of Nedlands.
1959: One hundred and thirty years after the first British settlement around the Swan River, Nedlands achieved City status. Name changed from Nedlands Road Board to the City of Nedlands while under the guidance of Mayor John Charles Smith Esq., JP Mayor.
Source: this is an extract from the company's own website.
The City of Nedlands is situated just 7km from Perth and stretches from the banks of the beautiful Swan River to the edge of the Indian Ocean. A population of over 21,000 live in the suburbs Nedlands, Dalkeith, Mt Claremont, Swanbourne, Karrakatta, and parts of Floreat and Shenton Park. Information for new residents is available to help you settle in comfortably.
On 1 July, 1959 the City of Nedlands was proclaimed at the command of Governor Sir Charles Gairdner, in the packed Dalkeith Civic Hall. Mr Allan Jenkins read out the proclamation and the Minister for Local Government, Mr Leslie Logan, M.L.C. conducted the official swearing in ceremony of the new Mayor, John Charles Smith, the twelve new Councillors and the auditors. He then appointed Mr Allan Jenkins as the City's first Town Clerk. Among those present was MLA for Nedlands, Deputy Premier Charles Court.
Significant events and dates that contributed to the development of the City of Nedlands:
1893: The first move to establish Local Government in our area with the creation of the Claremont Road Board on 31 March, 1893, governing a total area of ten square miles; forty years after the death of Adam Armstrong, Nedlands' first resident.
1898: Approximately two square miles excised to form the Municipality of Claremont.
1932: Name changed from Claremont Road Board to Nedlands Road Board.
1956: Name changed from Nedlands Road Board to the Municipality of Nedlands.
1959: One hundred and thirty years after the first British settlement around the Swan River, Nedlands achieved City status. Name changed from Nedlands Road Board to the City of Nedlands while under the guidance of Mayor John Charles Smith Esq., JP Mayor.
Source: this is an extract from the company's own website.
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