Tweed Shire Council, located on the picturesque far North Coast of New South Wales, is a progressive and community-focused organisation committed to sustainable growth, environmental stewardship, and delivering high-quality services to its vibrant and diverse community.

The Position
We are seeking an experienced and visionary leader to manage our Building and Environmental Health Unit. This role is pivotal in ensuring the health, safety, and well-being of our community through effective management of building certification, development assessment, environmental health, and public health services. You will lead a multidisciplinary team, oversee significant budgets, and contribute to policy development to support the Council’s objectives.

About You
You have a proven track record in managing complex regulatory services within local government or related sectors. Your leadership style fosters collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement. You possess:

• Degree qualifications or Building Professionals Board A1 accreditation. The degree should be in Town Planning, Building Surveying, Environmental Health, or a related discipline, with eligibility for membership of relevant professional bodies.
• Extensive experience in building and environmental health services, including knowledge of relevant legislation and statutory requirements.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and develop high- performing teams, manage budgets, and drive organisational change.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder engagement skills.

What’s on offer?
Tweed Shire Council is recognised as an Employer of Choice, offering a supportive and inclusive work environment that values work-life balance, professional development, and employee well- being. Benefits include:

• Competitive salary and conditions under the Local Government State Award.
• Flexible work arrangements and access to ongoing training and development.
• Council car leaseback.
• Access to Council leave entitlements, including 4 weeks annual leave, long service leave after 5 years, additional Health and Wellbeing leave and additional grant days of paid leave over Christmas.

Next Steps

Please review the Information Pack, Job Description and Position Requirements for the role by clicking on 'Apply'.

Contact John Oberhardt on 0411 869 110 for a confidential discussion.

Close: 9am Monday 7 July 2025.