Group Manager Setting and Regulatory Services

At PMHC every employee plays a part in ensuring we work together to achieve positive outcomes for our community. To help us achieve this we are seeking a progressive, energetic leader to drive excellence in our Environment & Regulatory Services Group.As Group Manageryou will oversee a team of 38 professional and field staff and play a vital role in the leadership team of the Community Planning and Environment Division.

On a day-to-day basis, this role will:

- Lead the strategic direction and day-to-day operations
of the Environment & Regulatory Services Group.
- Provide oversight to the following council services through your team Managers and Coordinators; Natural Resources, Sustainability, Environmental, Environmental Health, Development Compliance, Ranger and Animal services
- Ensure compliance with legislation and safety standards
while promoting a safety-first culture among the team.
- Manage service delivery within budgetary constraints.
- Foster a culture of excellence, teamwork, and
continuous improvement through effective leadership and mentorship, ensuring
operational excellence in environmental and regulatory services.

The Environment and Regulatory
Services team is passionate about delivering what we say we will to our
community to meet their needs now and into the future. Our immediate priorities
include embedding Council's new Compliance and Enforcement Policy,



delivering
key environmental strategies including the Biodiversity Management Action Plan
and Urban Canopy Plan, and meeting the regulatory demands of one of the fastest
growing regions in NSW.

To succeed in this role you will have:

- Relevant degree level qualifications
in Environmental Management, Environmental Science or Environmental Health or an
equivalent combination of skills and experience.
- Demonstrated
experience in a senior leadership role including managing, coaching and
developing teams.
- Highly
developed oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills, with
demonstrated stakeholder engagement and community consultation experience.
- Experience
in driving continuous improvement and innovation to enhance service delivery.
- Proven
ability to deliver customer-focused services, assess complex issues, and
support evidence-based decision-making, integrating sustainability and
resilience considerations into planning and operations.

Remuneration and Benefits

Employment Type: Full time, Permanent 35 hours per
week

Starting salary in the range of $220k - $230k (inclusive of superannuation)

Option of leaseback or vehicle allowance

Relocation assistance is available for candidates moving to the region

- Flexible
work arrangements - hybrid working and flexi-time

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📌 Group Manager Environment and Regulatory Services (Port Macquarie)
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📍 Port Macquarie