THE POSITION:
Are you passionate about protecting the environment and making a positive impact in the community? Fairfield City Council is looking for a motivated and professional Waste Enforcement Officer to join our specialist regulatory team.
In this role, you will help create a cleaner and greener city by investigating illegal dumping, littering and environmental offences, while educating the community and enforcing environmental legislation. Working within a dedicated enforcement team, you will undertake investigations, gather evidence, issue statutory notices and represent Council in legal proceedings where required.
ABOUT YOU:
To be successful in this role, you will need:
- Certificate IV in Government Investigation (or equivalent) and/or relevant law enforcement experience.
- Experience undertaking investigations and applying investigative procedures.
- Knowledge of environmental and local government legislation, particularly enforcement powers.
- Experience preparing legal documentation, briefs of evidence and presenting evidence in court.
- Strong report writing, communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
- Excellent negotiation, conflict resolution and customer service skills.
- Ability to work autonomously and manage competing priorities.
- Current Class C Driver Licence.
- Sound computer skills, including Microsoft Office.
The following qualifications and experience are considered advantageous for this role:
- Local Government experience.
- General Construction Induction Card (White Card).
- Self-Enforcement and Infringement Notice Scheme (SEINS) trained.
- First Aid/Senior Certificate.
- Community development or engagement skills to change behaviour.
- Experience in dispute negotiation and conflict resolution.
SALARY & EMPLOYMENT CONDITIONS:
- Permanent full-time position, working 38 hours per week
- This position is a Grade 4, with a salary range starting from $77,652 p.a. up to $83,617 p.a. on demonstrated competencies, with further performance-based progression available up to $90,957 p.a., plus superannuation
- A dual cabin utility leaseback vehicle is available
- A mobile telephone is provided
- Uniform is provided
Fairfield City Council offers a great working environment, where your career development and work life balance matters. We offer a range of benefits including:
- Wellbeing initiatives including Flu vaccination, discounted gym memberships and onsite gym
- Free Onsite parking
- Free laundry facilities
- Significant leave benefits 15 days sick/personal leave, 2 days health and wellbeing leave per year
- Access to Long Service Leave after 5 years
FURTHER CONTACTS:
Enquiries regarding the position description should be directed to Team Leader Waste Enforcement, Alek Radovic on (02) 9725 0213. A position description is attached for your information.
CLOSING DATE:
Friday, 10 July 2026 at 4:30pm
HOW TO APPLY:
Applications must address selection criteria (i.e. knowledge, skills and experience) outlined in the Position Description. Applications should be addressed to the contact person listed above and received by the closing date.
Fairfield City Council is a smoke-free workplace and is an EEO employer. As an inclusive workplace, we support reasonable workplace adjustment. If you do require an adjustment during the recruitment process, please notify us on your application form.
Applicants must have the right to work in Australia, and may be required to undertake a national police clearance as part of the recruitment process.
We kindly ask for no recruiters at this stage.
PO BOX 21 FAIRFIELD NSW 1860
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