Love variety? Lead Health, Building & Regulatory functions for Wentworth Shire Council. A newly created role focused on service excellence.
- Oversee health, building, and regulatory compliance functions
- Report directly to the General Manager
- Lead a diverse team including surveyors and regulatory officers.
Wentworth Shire Council is excited to announce the recruitment of a newly created leadership position, the Manager Health, Building and Regulatory Services. Located in the stunning far southwest of New South Wales, the Wentworth Shire covers a vast 26,000 square kilometres, offering a unique blend of sparse rural charm and vibrant riverfront living. With a population of nearly 8,000 people spread across historic towns like Wentworth, Dareton, and the booming Buronga and Gol Gol areas, this region provides an enviable lifestyle defined by community spirit and the iconic Murray and Darling Rivers. Whether you are looking for more space, a shorter commute, or a chance to join a Council that values honesty, integrity, and commitment, Wentworth offers a professional and personal landscape like no other.
Reporting directly to the General Manager, you will lead and manage the essential functions of environmental health, building services, and regulatory compliance. Your responsibilities will range from driving a culture of service excellence in building application processing to providing strategic advice on environmental protection and legislative compliance. You will also represent Council in legal proceedings and play a key role in developing annual budgets and strategic business plans. It is a position designed for someone who wants to take full ownership of a portfolio and deliver high-quality outcomes for a growing regional community.
The ideal candidate is a compliance-focused professional with a sharp eye for detail and a thorough understanding of regulatory frameworks. While we require a tertiary qualification in building, surveying, or planning and at least five years of industry experience, we are open to candidates from across Australia who are ready to adapt their expertise to the NSW legislative landscape. You do not necessarily need to be in a management role currently; we are looking for a people person who can be the face of the council to the community when it comes to these compliance issues. If you have a "can-do" attitude, a commitment to honesty and integrity, and the technical knowledge to interpret complex legislation like the Building Code of Australia, we want to hear from you.
Applications for this role should be made online at lgnsw.org.au/lgms
Please attach your response to the selection criteria to your application. An information package including a comprehensive position description can also be found on the website.
All applicants must address the selection criteria to be considered for this role.
To learn more about the Council visit www.wentworth.nsw.gov.au
For further assistance, please contact Christian Morris on 0417 693 254 for a confidential discussion.
Applications close 5pm, Monday 16 February 2026.
