Manager - Compliance Services

Job No: GRC686
Location: Gympie, Queensland

 

Gympie is at the heart of a rapidly expanding region which stretches from rural valleys in the west to the Cooloola Coast, gateway to spectacular Fraser Island. Enjoy the rural delights of the picturesque Mary Valley, the gold rush history of Gympie, and the broad western area, home to country festivals and a strong agricultural base. For someone seeking a high quality of life, the region offers a unique opportunity. 

The CBD of Gympie is the central hub to the Gympie region, which is two hours north of Brisbane and in close proximity to the Sunshine and Fraser coasts. Council offices are located in Gympie's town centre close to shopping, cafes and parking.

 

New Structural Changes and Organisational Review:

Gympie Regional Council is moving forward to embed its new organisational structure, and now is an exciting time to join this local government authority in a pivotal senior leadership role.  Be an integral member of the Senior Leadership Team to drive Council's direction and support corporate goals by acting as a change agent and enabler to achieve new strategies and team cohesion, to strengthen the operational platform of work teams that capitalizes on current and future growth opportunities for Council, while optimizing the experience for our customers.

 

Manager - Compliance Services

Remuneration: This position will offer an attractive total remuneration package circa $160K to $165K, and will be negotiated with the successful candidate depending upon qualifications and experience.  The position will be offered on a contract basis for a term of 4 years.

Closing Date: Sunday 27 June 2021 at 11.00pm AEST

No late applications will be accepted.  Only applications received via Council's online application system will be considered. Unsolicited applications from agencies will not be considered. 

  

 

Role Overview

The purpose of this Senior Management position will be to manage the Building and Plumbing, Environmental Health and Regulatory Services unit and provide a high quality customer service with a focus on continuous improvement, as well as lead a team of professional staff to manage the efficient processing of regulatory applications and certification to support the development of the regions urban, rural and natural environments.

Key Responsibilities

 

  • Lead and manage the functional areas of Environmental Health, Regulatory Services, and Building and Plumbing services.
  • Protect and enhance the wellbeing of the community through the provision of Environmental, Health, Regulatory Services, and Building and Plumbing compliance.
  • Ensuring council’s risk is minimized through sound management of the compliance functions including Regulatory Services, Environmental Health and Building and Plumbing.
  • Manage and ensure the efficient processing of all building, plumbing and drainage related applications and certificates which includes all inspections and certification.
  • Manage the requirements of health regulations and food safety inspections.
  • Manage council’s regulatory, compliance and environmental protection responsibilities.
  • Provide accurate technical advice on council’s regulatory, compliance and environmental protection requirements.
  • Promote and foster a positive team approach to the delivery of timely and accurate assessments, advice and documentation.
  • Develop and maintain positive working relationships with all customers and stakeholders.
  • Meet KPIs for position, including management of budget.

 

 

Position Description

For a full position description containing essential and desirable criteria, please click here. 

Who to Contact

For information regarding the requirements of this role, please contact Adrian Burns, Director - Community Sustainability on 0408 577786 or email adrian.burns@gympie.qld.gov.au

For assistance lodging your application using Council's online system, please contact Ros McVicar, Advisor - Human Resources on 5481 0646 or email ros.mcvicar@gympie.qld.gov.au

 


Our Values

  • Accountable
  • Consistent
  • Appreciative
  • Communicative
  • Respectful


For a full explanation of our values please click here. You will be assessed on your understanding of these values and how you have applied values such as these in your previous employment.

Successful applicants will be required to undertake various checks such as skills, qualifications, reference, medical and national police.

How to apply

Keen to apply? Simply follow the instructions below:

1) Download and review the position description above
2) Complete the information below, as requested (please use an individualised email address as using another person's may effect your application, if you do not have one please follow this link to create a Gmail account)
3) Click 'APPLY'
4) Attach your resume, covering letter and a single document containing copies of your qualifications, licences or tickets as applicable.
5) Click 'NEXT' and 'CONFIRM'

Please note before continuing: It is advisable that you prepare your responses in a separate word or text document, saving your work as you go and that you then copy and paste this prepared information in the form before completing the application process. 

 

Applications close  on Sunday 27 June 2021 at 11.00pm AEST. No late applications will be accepted. Only applications received via Council's online application system will be considered.

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