Caring for our city, creating a future for all

Health & Building/City Planning, Development & Transport

Full Time/Permanent

Our people are passionate about their communities and connected to their teams. They’re motivated by our genuine commitment to diversity and inclusion, and our clear, compelling plan for our global city:Sustainable Sydney 2030 – 2050 Continuing the Vision.

Be part of a purpose-led organisation with care at its core. You’ll make a difference by acting in the best interests of our communities and city. Be better together with collaborative and inclusive partnerships. Embrace possibilities and be open to new ideas and creating bold solutions.

About the role

The City of Sydney has an exciting opportunity for a highly experienced and motivated professional to join our Health and Building Team, overseeing health inspections, environmental complaints, pest control, construction and building compliance, licensed premises and fire safety.

You’ll lead a diverse team of professionals to deliver our policies and legislative responsibilities for health and building functions servicing one of the five geographic areas. We’re looking for someone with:

experience in working in at least one discipline within a Health and Building regulatory and compliance environment

experience in managing a team in a complex environment.

This role has the option of a rostered day off each month, known as a 19-day month.

The recommended applicant must complete a pre-employment health declaration and criminal history check.

Applications must be submitted online by11:59pm,



Wednesday 19 August 2026.

For more information, contact Andrew Thomas, Executive Manager, Planning and Development on 02 9265 9***.

What we can offer you

You’ll work with passionate, welcoming and supportive people who care for our communities and create a future for all.

3 days of care and cultural leave each year for health and wellbeing activities, cultural and religious days or events of significance

Collaborative approach to flexible working

City centre head office, with many public transport options

Leadership and management development program

Further education program providing reimbursement of course fees, and study and exam leave

Opportunity to attend external courses and conferences

Long service and employee recognition awards

Employee assistance program offering free, confidential counselling

Supporting families

We provide 26 weeks of paid parental leave for all new parents, supporting diverse and inclusive families

Paid and unpaid adoption and long-term fostering leave

Paid superannuation for up to 52 weeks of parental leave

Part-time and job-sharing options available

Supportive return-to-work setting

Inclusive culture

Recognised as an Inclusive Employer by the Diversity Council of Australia

Active employee networks including City Women, City Pride, DiverseCity, Inclusive City, Young Professionals and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander network

Recognised family inclusive workplace

Find out why acareer at the City of Sydneymight be right for you.

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🏢 City of Sydney
📍 New South Wales