We have an exciting opportunity for a highly skilled and enthusiastic Building and Environmental Health professional to join our Development and Compliance Group as a Team Leader.

As Team Leader, you will be a results-driven leader who can guide and develop a close-knit team of professionals and ensure that Bellingen Council meets the needs of its residents by providing customer-focused, outcome-driven services.

About Us

Bellingen Shire is a picturesque and diverse area located on the Mid North Coast of NSW halfway between Sydney and Brisbane and just south of Coffs Harbour.  It has a total area of 1,605 square kilometres with a coastline of approximately 10km.  The region is renowned for its stunning natural beauty, including lush rainforests, pristine rivers, and the World Heritage-listed Dorrigo National Park.  The area is known for its diverse ecosystems, abundant wildlife, and charming towns, cafes and artisan shops.

Bellingen Shire’s natural beauty, cultural richness, and welcoming community make it a unique and attractive destination for both residents and visitors, with its emphasis on sustainability and preserving the environment adding to its appeal.

We are a progressive local government authority employing approximately 150 dedicated employees.

The Development and Compliance Group has recently transformed significantly by improving our work. We have enhanced capability internally, having reviewed ‘how we do things,’ this has involved, but not limited to, developing our digital workflows to assess a broad range of applications in our advanced Greenlight software system.

While we still have work to do, we are in an exciting phase. We are now ready for a team leader to join our team, help finalise processes, and expand the provision of our building and environmental health services.

At Bellingen, we’re all about making the administrative and process component of what we do easier so we can get on with our job with as little fuss as possible while supporting flexible work arrangements. Sound good? Then read on.

The Opportunity

We seek a person with drive, passion, and experience in building and environmental health; this is an excellent opportunity to work in a small but highly skilled team, take that next step in your career, and be part of an organisation shaping the future of its community.

Reporting to the Group Leader Development and Compliance, this role is responsible for mentoring and managing a multidisciplinary team to primarily deliver building certification and approval services, environment and public health services, and ‘fast track’ development applications for the Shire. The position also works closely with the Group Leader Development and Compliance to ensure good communication, collaboration, and coordination across the broader Development and Compliance Group.

You must have tertiary qualifications in Building Surveying, extensive relevant experience in building certification, and unrestricted registration with NSW Fair Trading as a building surveyor. The candidate should also have extensive experience in delivering Environmental Health services. It is desirable for you to have experience and exposure to development assessment in a Local Government setting.

To succeed in the role, you will need to have experience leading people and be able to communicate with a range of stakeholders effectively. We seek someone driven by a genuine passion for delivering excellent outcomes for our community and with a mindset of continuous improvement.

It is desirable to have exposure to leading development assessment functions and experience in process improvement; however, these skills are not essential. Instead, this role may appeal to a professional looking to take their next step into leadership in Local Government in a highly supportive and experienced team.

On offer

Some of the benefits working for Bellingen Shire Council include:

• Opportunity to expand skills and experience and take the next step in your career by working in a small multidisciplinary team
• Opportunity to lead and mentor the Building Surveying Team across a variety of functions
• Access to Fitness Passport
• Access to employee wellbeing programs
• Hybrid and flexible work arrangements
• Ongoing professional development opportunities
• Salary packaging options
• Permanent full-time role, 35-hour week with access to monthly rostered day off

A highly competitive salary package, including a leaseback vehicle, is negotiable depending on experience.

For further information regarding this role, please get in touch with Council’s Group Leader Development and Compliance, Rachel Pleasant, on 0497 892 952. 

Sponsorship/work rights for Australia 

Please note:  Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.  For a continuing position, you must be an Australian New Zealand citizen or an Australian Permanent Resident.

How to Apply

Please read the Position Description by clicking the link at the bottom of the page.  It is important to read this carefully to understand what the job involves.

No candidate will meet every single desired qualification or skill.  If your experience looks a little different from what we have identified and you think you can bring value to the role, we would love to learn more about you!

If this sounds like you, click the ‘Apply for this job’ button at the top of the page, complete the application form and upload your current resume and a cover letter outlining your suitability for this role.

Applications close: Sunday, 14 July 2024 at 4pm

Further information

As part of the recruitment process, suitable applicants will be required to complete pre-employment screening which may include relevant background checks, functional capacity assessment and drug and alcohol screening.

Our recruitment process is primarily via system generated emails.  Please ensure your email is correct before submitting your application to avoid missing crucial updates and outcomes.

Email notifications may include application confirmation, interview invitations, request for references, and application outcomes.  Please check your email regularly, including your junk email.

For enquiries regarding the application process, please contact the Recruitment team by email at recruitment@bellingen.nsw.gov.au.

Bellingen Shire Council is a 2024 Circle Back Initiative Employer – we commit to respond to every applicant.

Bellingen Shire Council as an equal opportunity employer is committed to a merit-based workforce that encompasses inclusiveness and diversity in an environment of mutual respect. We invite, encourage, welcome and value candidate of all ages and from all backgrounds.

Bellingen Shire Council is committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and creating and maintaining a child safe organisation.

If you require additional assistance to participate in the recruitment process, please contact the People and Culture team on 02 6655 7300 or recruitment@bellingen.nsw.gov.au. You can ask for reasonable adjustments to be made at any time during the recruitment process.