Blacktown City Council

Manager Community Law Enforcement and Waste

Blacktown City is a growing and thriving city, located halfway between Sydney City and the Blue Mountains. With 435,000 residents, we are the largest and most diverse city in NSW, spread across 54 suburbs. Blacktown City is vibrant, dynamic and multicultural, home to a large First Nations community, and more than 180 different birthplaces and languages.

With $24.8 billion regional economy, Blacktown City is also home to 30,000 businesses. Working at Blacktown City Council provides widespread, exciting professional opportunities. Our Council is leading the transformation of Blacktown City and Western Sydney. We are implementing a vision for a modern city, full of opportunity for our residents and businesses.

Our Council is led by highly skilled and experienced professionals, working with talented and passionate teams across a diverse range of business units. We are delivering high quality, customer-focused services, experiences, and facilities, and leading a program of strategic planning, activity and investment.

Blacktown City Council strives to be an inclusive workplace for all people. We welcome 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.

About the opportunity

We have an exciting opportunity available for the Manager Community Law Enforcement and Waste. We are looking for a leader who is passionate, resilient and innovative.

You will play a large role in delivering on our vision to be the best Council in Australia. This is a brilliant opportunity to work with us in supporting stakeholders such as local sporting associations by delivering high-quality services to our community. 

You will be the key lead of the service delivery and functions of the Community Law Enforcement and Waste section, specifically:

• Ensure the continuous improvement of our customer experience
• Ensure the effective and efficient operation of the section
• Provide strategic advice to the Director, Chief Executive Officer and Council on issues that may impact on the organisation
• Facilitate the provision of information, advice and promotion of Community Law Enforcement and Waste section issues.

We are looking for someone who:

• Is committed to a safety-focused culture
• Is driven in areas of transformation, continuous improvement, growth and change
• Has an understanding of local government
• Has led large teams across diverse services
• Has a background in operation and business management.

Qualifications and experience

Essential:

• Tertiary qualifications with extensive relevant experience
• The ability to develop and implement a vision for the pro-active and positive development of Council’s Community Law Enforcement and Waste section
• Knowledge of applicable legislation and regulations
• Demonstrated commitment to stakeholder and customer service
• Exceptional negotiation and communication skills
• Exceptional inter-personal, leadership and management skills
• Demonstrated ability to achieve successful outcomes within agreed timelines, while balancing competing priorities and stakeholder needs
• Ability to work within a team environment
• Sound business acumen
• Current driver's licence.

Desirable:

• An in depth understanding of local government accountability and legislation
• Availability to work flexible working hours.

Remuneration and benefits

The salary and conditions of employment are in accordance with Blacktown City Council’s Managerial Staff Agreement.

• A competitive salary will be negotiated with the preferred candidate based on qualifications and experience
• Leaseback vehicle 
• Employee benefits such as leave entitlements (where applicable), 11.5% employer contribution payable to your nominated superannuation fund, Fitness Passport, gym membership discounts, and social clubs.

Our commitment to safety

Blacktown City Council is committed to safety. We have introduced alcohol and other drug testing at the pre-employment phase, and via a series of random and cause testing.

We are a child safe organisation that supports and promotes the safety, wellbeing and empowerment of children.

Position description 

Click here to view or download the position description.

  Apply now using our fast and easy-to-use online application process:

1. Have your resume and any other relevant documentation ready to attach. 
2. Have a personal email address ready to use and complete your application without 'logging out' of the system.
3. Review the questions and decide on your responses before commencing your application.

   Best of luck.

Closing date:           Friday 13 June 2025, 11.59 pm    

Contact officer:       Vanessa Parkes 9839 6527

Internal ref:              BCC29