The City of Parramatta is going through unprecedented change and transformation as we grow and transform into a Global City. The intensity of growth and investment in City of Parramatta means that Council, their partners, and community have a once-in-a-generation opportunity to shape the City's future and ensure it is culturally, socially, environmentally, and economically sustainable.

About the role
The Illegal Dumping Officer is responsible for actively managing illegal dumping activities. This role involves a proactive approach to identifying, investigating, and addressing instances of illegal dumping. The primary focus is on minimising and preventing such activities through various strategies, including community education, enforcement of regulations, and collaboration with other stakeholders. The officer also works to raise public awareness about the environmental and legal consequences of illegal dumping, aiming to foster a community-wide commitment to proper waste disposal practices and Council's waste services.

Key Responsibilities:

• Proactively enforce the provisions of legislation used by City of Parramatta, adopted policies/ codes and regulations in a fair, just and equitable matter.
• Competently investigate and prepare sound and precise briefs of evidence for submission, consideration and approval by Council management.
• Represent City of Parramatta by attending court to give associated evidence.
• Monitor and manage allocated and self-generated Service requests (CRM) for the LGA.
• Participate in the implementation of projects, strategies, policies, guidelines and procedures that align with Council's waste and cleansing strategic direction.
• Undertake illegal dumping data management and reporting.

About You
You will bring the following:

• Tertiary qualification in Regulatory Services/ Investigations or related discipline.
• Current NSW Drivers License
• Demonstrated experience in Local Government Regulatory Enforcement or extensive experience in a role with Regulatory or Law Enforcement Sector.
• Demonstrated skills and experience in investigations, conducting interviews and preparing briefs of evidence at court.
• Experience in project and resource management.
• Ability to lead, develop and manage projects that may be strategic, complex and diverse.
• Demonstrated high level of interpersonal, presentation, written and verbal communication skills including report writing and strong computer literacy.
• Ability to build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

What's on offer
We are offering an attractive remuneration from $ 85,293 to $93,952 plus 11.5% superannuation.

In addition City of Parramatta also offer excellent employee benefits which include:

• Free onsite parking & onsite gym
• 14 weeks paid parental leave
• Access to Long Service Leave after 5 years
• Significant leave benefits (flexi-time, 3 additional leave days at Christmas, 15 days sick/personal leave, 2 days health and wellbeing leave per year)
• Learning and development opportunities
• Health and Wellbeing programs (Fitness Passport, flu shots, etc.)

Want to know more?

Further information regarding the requirements of this role can be found in the attached Position Description.

Review our Values Flyer which outlines Council's core values and behaviours.

How to apply

Candidates MUST apply online please attach a Cover Letter addressing the requirements of this role.

Applications close 9pm, Monday, 14th April 2025 and will not be accepted through any other medium.

This position requires the preferred candidate to undergo a Criminal History Records check. A criminal history does not necessarily disqualify a prospective candidate from selection.

This position requires the preferred candidate to undertake a Pre-Employment Medical Check, which also includes a Drug and Alcohol test.

The City of Parramatta supports a Drug and Alcohol-free working environment and employees may be subject to random testing as a result.

Inclusion, Diversity and belonging lies at the heart of how we recruit at the City of Parramatta. We continue to commit to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and hire great people with a wide variety of skills, experiences, and backgrounds. We invite candidates of all ages, people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, women, ADF veterans, LGBTIQA+ and other culturally diverse groups. We are committed to making reasonable adjustments to provide a positive, barrier-free recruitment process and supportive workplace.

Please note you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or a permanent resident or have unlimited working rights in Australia to apply for this position.