RID Officer

• Located in Picton - western fringe of the Sydney metropolitan area
• Permanent Full Time
• Salary from $1,470.10 per week + 11.5% Superannuation
• Fully Maintained Leaseback Vehicle
• Work-life balance with flexible work arrangements

Looking for a position that contributes to shaping the future of Wollondilly to ensure it is an even better place for our community? This might be the opportunity you are after!

About Council

Wollondilly Shire Council covers a Local Government Area of approximately 2,560km2 of pristine bushland, crystal clear waterways and unique towns and villages that are home to close-knit communities. We are experiencing a time of significant growth and require suitably qualified and experienced professionals to go on this exciting journey with us.

In addition to the positive and supportive work culture, there are a number of benefits and opportunities available to our employees including:

• Health and Wellbeing programs
• Ongoing learning and development opportunities
• Employee Reward and Recognition Programs
• Educational Assistance Program
• Staff Social activities

About the Role

Council's Health & Regulatory Services section are seeking applications from suitably experienced compliance and/or regulatory professionals. 

Reporting to the Compliance Team Leader, the successful applicant will be responsible for implementing key actions as part of Council’s Illegal Dumping Strategy and investigating complaints received by Council in relation to non-compliance issues within the Wollondilly Local Government area. In addition the position will also provide assistance by conducting inspections relating to building and construction sites that present with inadequate and non-complying erosion and sediment controls.

No two days will be the same! 

The successful applicant will need to demonstrate their competency for the position by meeting the following essential criteria:

• Experience in Compliance activities.
• Demonstrated experience in the preparation of legal evidence, notices, orders and directions.
• Ability to plan, prioritise, think and solve problems on a day-to-day basis.
• Ability to interpret and apply legislation and Council Policies, in particular the Protection of the Environment Operations Act 1991, Environmental Planning and assessment Act 1979, Local Government Act 1993, Traffic Act, Road Rules 2008 and Road Act.
• A current and valid Working with Children Check clearance and ability to obtain a Police Check Clearance.
• Current Class C driver’s licence.

Further Information: David Savage, Compliance Team Leader, 4677 9542.

Closing Date: 5:00pm, Monday 26 August 2024 

Don’t delay any longer, Apply Now and let’s make Wollondilly an even better place, together.

To be considered for this position, candidates must apply via Council’s website, Wollondilly Employment Opportunities and answer the position specific selection criteria as listed in this advertisement.

Those not addressing the selection criteria will not be considered.

Preferred applicants will be required to undertake a pre-placement medical. This includes drug and alcohol screening. The preferred applicant will also be required to undertake Police Background and verification of Working with Children Check.

In accordance with the Local Government (State) Award 2023 all positions are engaged Monday to Sunday except as otherwise provided.

Wollondilly Shire Council is committed to workplace diversity.

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