Senior Manager – Environment & Regulation

Job title: Senior Manager – Environment & Regulation

Company: Sutherland Shire Council


Job description: Sutherland Shire is a unique part of greater Sydney – iconic beaches, stunning coastline, vibrant town centres, and incredible national parks, all just 26 km from the CBD. We’re home to a thriving and connected community of over 230,000 people, who celebrate culture and diversity, and value our incredible open spaces and active lifestyles.Take the lead as Senior Manager – Environment & Regulation within our Planning Directorate and guide a dynamic team, shaping the future of community health, development, and regulatory practices.

• Drive regulatory excellence through strong leadership and strategic vision.
• Empower teams to excel in a collaborative, results-driven environment.
• Lead with impact to deliver high-quality community outcomes.

Elevate Your Career with Sutherland Shire CouncilAre you an adaptable, results-oriented leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment? If you’re ready to influence positive change and take on a senior role with real impact, we’d love to hear from you.Join Sutherland Shire Council as Senior Manager – Environment & Regulation, a pivotal senior leadership role responsible for driving excellence across environmental health, building regulation, development compliance and community enforcement.You’ll bring together multidisciplinary teams and lead them with energy, empathy, and clarity—building a high-performing, collaborative, and accountable culture where people are supported to succeed. This is a senior leadership role that demands strategic thinking, agility under pressure, and the confidence to make sound decisions quickly in a fast-paced and often politically sensitive environment.What You’ll Achieve

• Provide values-based leadership, coaching and inspiring teams to deliver exceptional service across a diverse regulatory portfolio.
• Cultivate a resilient, inclusive culture where collaboration and continuous improvement drive success.
• Lead through complexity by managing competing priorities, resolving issues decisively, and adapting to emerging challenges.
• Guide the development and implementation of strategies aligned with the Council’s long-term goals and community vision.
• Build strong, collaborative relationships with internal stakeholders, government agencies, and the broader community.
• Ensure compliance with legislative and regulatory frameworks, while using education and engagement to foster positive change.
• Manage budgets, resource allocation, and performance reporting to maintain operational sustainability and transparency.

Who We Are Looking ForWe are seeking an experienced leader with a passion for shaping a safer, healthier and more sustainable Sutherland Shire. The ideal candidate will possess:

• Relevant academic qualifications in environmental health, building regulation, urban planning, law, or a related discipline.
• Proven leadership experience in guiding and developing high-performing, multidisciplinary teams, fostering motivation, mentorship, and continuous growth.
• Expertise in managing complex regulatory environments, with the resilience and confidence to navigate challenges and make clear decisions under pressure.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret legislation and regulations quickly and accurately to inform decision-making.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with experience in building effective relationships across diverse stakeholders and handling politically sensitive issues.
• Solid financial management skills, with experience in budgeting, resource allocation, and providing accurate reporting to drive strategic decisions.
• Experience in senior leadership roles within Local Government or a similar regulatory environment would be advantageous.

Be the driving force behind our regulatory success—apply now to lead a dynamic team and create lasting change.How to applyReview our and . Your application will need to include a:

• cover letter highlighting your suitability for the role and addressing the key selection criteria (no longer than 2 pages)
• current and detailed resume.

For a confidential discussion please contact Lucille Kilshaw, Talent Acquisition Business Partner, .Applications close 11:59pm Monday 09 June 2025Apply NowPrivacy AcknowledgmentSutherland Shire Council (Council) adheres to The Privacy and Personal Information Protection Act 1998 NSW when collecting, using and storing your personal information, and is committed to ensuring the privacy of your personal information. Council is collecting your personal information as part of the recruitment and selection process and advises your application will be hosted by an external service provider under contract by Council. By proceeding with your application, you acknowledge your personal information will be hosted by Councils’ external service provider until such time as you notify otherwise. * Yes I agree to the privacy statement*Personal Details * Required field * First name*

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(Please click on your profile and copy the URL from your profile page.)QuestionsPlease confirm that you have read the position description and meet all essential qualification/licence requirements of the role. * Please note that you will be required to provide evidence of these as part of the recruitment process.* * Yes I meet all essential qualification/licence requirements of the role

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Due to the permanent nature of the position, applicants must hold an Australian/New Zealand citizenship or Australian permanent residency and have unlimited and unrestricted working rights.* * I AM a Permanent Resident or Citizen of Australia or New Zealand

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• Should you be successful with your application, will you be engaging in other employment (including paid or unpaid ) that is outside of Sutherland Shire Council, or in addition to existing employment with Sutherland Shire Council? If yes, please disclose details. (Note: Secondary Employment must be approved by Sutherland Shire Council’s CEO prior to any offer of employment).*

As part of this recruitment process you may be required to participate in pre-employment screening & probity checks which may include but are not limited to the following; Functional & Psychological Assessment, Reference Checking, Criminal History Check, Working with Children Check, Qualification Verification, Work Rights Verification and skills assessments. Do you understand and acknowledge this requirement?* * Yes

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Are you fully vaccinated (minimum two doses) with an approved COVID-19 vaccine and can provide Council with evidence of vaccination, or an accepted certified medical contraindication? Council reserves the right to confirm the validity of medical contraindications in accordance with NSW Health Guidelines. * * Yes I am fully vaccinated

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Location: Sutherland, NSW

Job date: Wed, 14 May 2025 04:05:35 GMT

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