Natural Environments Compliance Officer

Contribute to the protection of the beautiful Central Coast. Rewrite the Future and provide advice and education to the community. 

• Work/Life Balance - 9 day fortnight
• Wyong location - 35 hour week 
• Commencing salary range between $72k to $86k per annum + superannuation + private use Leaseback vehicle 

About the role

In contributing to the overarching vision and purpose, the role of Natural Environments Compliance Officer in the Land Regulation team assists Council in receiving and investigating complaints and allegations of unapproved activities, whilst taking appropriate action. Investigation scope includes unlawful tree works within Natural Reserves and breaches of other regulations/acts related to Natural Reserves, such as encroachment on, or unlawful development of, Council Natural Reserves (where these are not Environmental Health or Ranger matters).  These functions may apply to either Council managed land, or land under management of third parties. This role will also be responsible for investigating soil and erosion control implementation, as well as pollution events, associated with greenfield subdivisions on the Central Coast.

The position of Natural Environments Compliance Officer is required to provide quality customer service and create value for the community.

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Certificate IV qualification in Government Investigations OR relevant field and demonstrated solid contemporary experience, combined with ongoing professional development.
• Demonstrated significant experience in investigation of compliance matters, in particular evidence collection and recording, enforcement, preparing briefs of evidence, appearance in Court and liaison with legal representatives;
• Demonstrated significant experience working with Council Development Control Plans and Local Environment Plans, application of the Evidence Act 1995, Local Government Act 1993, Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979, Protection of the Environment Operations Act 1997 and other relevant legislation and policies related to trees and vegetation;
• Proven track record of interpersonal, communication and negotiation skills, including the ability to discuss complex technical matters and to persuade stakeholders on matters relating to key areas of responsibility.

Our position description provides more information for you to learn more about this role.

Other important information

• The salary range for this position ranges between $72k to $86k depending on skills and experience 
• We have a permanent full-time role available 
• This role will be able to access a 9 day fortnight
• This role is located at the Wyong Administration Building 

A vehicle is provided for official duties and private use leaseback is available in accordance with Council’s Vehicle Policy. A vehicle may be provided for official duties and private use leaseback in accordance with Council’s Vehicle Policy. Alternately a vehicle allowance of $207.31 per week ($10,780.12 per annum) is also an available option. 

Council may create an eligibility list from this recruitment process and may utilise this eligibility list to fill other permanent or temporary vacancies.

Extra benefits

At Central Coast Council we provide team members with a range of extras that help them balance their life when they need it. Fitness Passports give access to a range of gyms. Wellbeing leave can be accessed twice a year to tick off something that means something to you - volunteering, health check-ups. And an Employee Assistance Program that offers a range of wellbeing initiatives to help you and your immediate family.

Other extras include:

• Long service leave after 5 years of continuous service
• Free flu vaccination program
• Time provided for you to do annual skin cancer screening, Breast screen and blood donations
• Access to professional development with career development and learning programs through various platforms
• We reward and recognise our staff with our Cheers program
• Novated leasing partnerships. 

Central Coast Council is committed to the goals of equal opportunity employment. We aim to provide a work environment for our employees that fosters equity, diversity and respect.

Council is committed to providing safe environments that protect the physical, emotional, cultural and social wellbeing of children on the Central Coast.

Central Coast Council is ideally located on the northern fringe of Sydney and just an hour's drive from Newcastle, the Central Coast offers one of the best places in Australia to live and work. The Central Coast is one of the fastest growing regions in NSW, the third largest Local Government Area (LGA) in NSW and the 6th Largest LGA in Australia. 

How to apply

To lodge your application, please follow these steps:

1. Answer the on-line questions shown below.
2. Attach your resume 
3. Attach your qualifications and licences.

Once your application is successfully lodged you will receive an automated response sent to your e-mail address. If a response is not received this means that your application has not been successfully submitted and you will need to lodge another application.

If you require assistance to lodge your application please contact our Talent Acquisition team by emailing recruit@centralcoast.nsw.gov.au to discuss what reasonable adjustments you may need. If you are deaf, hearing or speech impaired, you can contact us through the National Relay Service TTY call 133 677 or Speak & Listen 1300 555 727.

Applicants who are selected for interview will be contacted by phone or e-mail. For further instructions please click here. 

You will have the ability to save your application as you go using the 'Save Application' button. You can start an application and return to it later via the automatic follow-up email once you have the time and required information at hand to finalise your application.  

If you don't have access to a computer or electronic device, you can lodge your application at any of Council's Library locations. Pre-book a free 1-hour computer timeslot by contacting your nearest library https://www.centralcoast.nsw.gov.au/libraries/our-branches or ask at the enquiry counter.

We will not accept unsolicited resumes or applications being presented by recruitment agencies.