Hawkesbury City Council

Environmental Protection Officer

Be passionate. Be progressive. Hawkesbury City
Council.

• Salary
  Range $88k - $106k per annum + 12% super
• Rostered
  Day Off - 9 Day Fortnight + Leaseback Vehicle Option
• Fitness
  Passport Option + On-Site Parking

Hawkesbury City
Council is the largest local government area in metropolitan NSW covering 2,800
square kilometres, incorporating both urban and rural communities. We are committed to working together to
deliver outcomes for the community through innovation and best practice.

Hawkesbury City Council strives to be an inclusive workplace
for all people. We welcome and encourage applications from all ages and
genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally
diverse backgrounds, the LGBTIQ+ community, veterans and people with
disabilities.

The Role

Reporting to the Environmental
Compliance Coordinator and based in Windsor, this is a fast paced, impactful
role where no two days are the same. As part of our Regulatory Services team,
you’ll be on the frontline of protecting the community, environment and public
health – investigating complex issues and non-compliance and driving real
outcomes. From working alongside state agencies to shaping development outcomes
and advising on high impact projects, you will play a critical role in keeping
our community safe, sustainable and thriving. If you’re energised by variety,
enjoy solving real-world problems and want to make a visible difference every
day, this is your opportunity.

About You

You’re an experienced regulatory professional who thrives on
complex challenges and knows how to turn investigations into clear compelling
evidence and outcomes. Confident working within the Local Land and
Environment Court system, you bring sound judgement, strong technical
capability and a calm, measured approach when matters are high impact or high
pressure. Resilient, adaptable and accountable, you stay firmly focused on
delivering results that protect the community, uphold its best interests and keep
people safe.

Essential Criteria

• Tertiary qualifications in Building Surveying,
  Local Government investigations, Town Planning or related regulatory or legal
  discipline
• Experience with, and knowledge of, NSW
  legislation including the Protection of the Environment Operations Act,
  Environmental Planning and Assessment Act, Local Government Act, Contaminated
  Land Management Act
• Experience investigating concerns about
  environmental, compliance and pollution incidents, and taking regulatory action
• Experience assessing environmental impacts
  relating to development applications and reviewing detailed environmental and
  planning reports
• The right to live and work in Australia
• Class C Drivers Licence
• Working with Children Check (WWCC)
• Successful applicants will be required to
  undergo background (police) checks and medical declaration

The Rewards

There are many
benefits to working at Hawkesbury Council, including:

• Great
  working environment
• Fortnightly
  Rostered Day Off
• Paid
  Parental Leave
• Flexible
  work arrangements
• Health
  and Wellbeing Program
• Long
  Service Leave after 5 years
• Training
  and Development Opportunities
• Employee
  Reward and Recognition program
• Fitness
  Passport Option
• Social
  Club - BBQs, Christmas parties, raffles and activities
• Employee
  Assistance Program for employees and their family

To Apply

For further
position details, including the selection criteria and how to apply, visit our
website www.hawkesbury.nsw.gov.au

Applications close Sunday, 17 May 2026

Please allow 4 weeks from the closing date for processing of your
application.

Applicants who do
not address the selection criteria may not be considered for this position.

Please note that the canvassing of Councillors
in relation to these matters will automatically disqualify the applicant from
this process.