Manager Regulatory Services

About the role

We are seeking an experienced and collaborative Manager Regulatory Services to lead the delivery of critical regulatory functions that support a safe, compliant and thriving community. This is a key leadership role within the organisation, responsible for providing strategic direction, operational excellence and contemporary regulatory practices across a diverse portfolio.

Working closely with the Executive Leadership Team, Councillors, industry stakeholders and the community, you will ensure regulatory services are delivered efficiently, consistently and in line with legislative requirements and Council's strategic objectives.

As a leader, you will foster a culture of professionalism, accountability and continuous improvement, empowering your team to deliver high-quality outcomes while maintaining a strong customer focus.

Responsibilities

Reporting to the Director, you will lead a multidisciplinary team and be responsible for the strategic and operational management of Council's regulatory functions, which include:

• Statutory planning
• Environmental health and public health services
• Local laws and compliance
• Building services

Requirements

To be successful in this role, you will be a capable and values-based leader with demonstrated experience in managing within complex regulatory environments. Our ideal candidate will:

• Successfully balance regulatory compliance with positive community outcomes
• Bring extensive experience leading multidisciplinary teams in a complex regulatory environment
• Have the ability to build strong relationships across Council, government agencies, industry stakeholders and the broader community
• Navigate complex issues with sound judgement and a strong customer focus
• Be passionate about continuous improvement, empowering teams and creating a positive workplace culture

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in a relevant discipline such as: Environmental Health, Public Health, Town Planning, Building Surveying, Compliance and Regulation, Law, Business, Public Administration or a related field
• Comprehensive understanding of local government regulatory functions, including statutory planning, local laws, compliance and enforcement, environmental health, community safety, building services and relevant Victorian legislation
• Demonstrated experience providing strategic leadership within a regulatory environment, including policy development, risk management, service planning, budget oversight and continuous improvement initiatives
• Highly developed stakeholder management, negotiation and communication skills, with the ability to build trust, influence outcomes and provide expert advice to executives, councillors, government agencies and community members
• Proven success leading multidisciplinary teams, driving organisational change and delivering measurable service improvements in a complex operating environment

Benefits

• Permanent full-time position based in Bright, Victoria
• Attractive salary range based on candidate experience and expertise
• Flexible work arrangements
• Work-life balance in the beautiful high country of Victoria, offering outdoor activities such as skiing, mountain biking, fishing, 4-wheel driving, paragliding, rock climbing, rafting and more
• Rural lifestyle with a welcoming, friendly community

About Alpine Shire

Alpine Shire Council is a values-based organisation that delivers meaningful outcomes for its community. We are led by Councillors and an Executive Leadership Group that genuinely cares, and, at our core, passionate colleagues who enjoy what they do. We offer flexibility and invest in developing our people.

Located in the stunning high-country region of North East Victoria, Alpine Shire is renowned as one of Victoria’s premier holiday destinations. The region is an adventure and nature lover’s paradise, surrounded by spectacular mountains and natural waterways.