Resource Management Enforcement Officer

Blacktown City is a growing and thriving city, located halfway between Sydney City and the Blue Mountains. With 450,000 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 people from more than 180 different birthplaces and languages.

With $24.8 billion regional economy, Blacktown City is also home to 35,000 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 are offering a permanent, full‑time position for a motivated Resource Management Enforcement Officer to join our team.

This role is ideal for a proactive self‑starter who enjoys working on meaningful projects and conducting investigations that help reduce illegal dumping across Blacktown City. You will play a key part in community‑focused initiatives aimed at reducing the incorrect disposal of household clean‑up materials.

We are seeking a dedicated Illegal Dumping Officer who is passionate about environmental compliance and community education. In this role, you will investigate reports of illegal dumping, collect and assess evidence, and collaborate with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders. This is a unique opportunity to lead a large‑scale behaviour‑change project within the largest Council in NSW.

Join a supportive, high‑performing team committed to creating positive change in our community.

Qualifications and experience

Essential:

• Certificate IV or diploma qualification in environment, educational or community regulation disciplines or related field
• Solid work experience required in local government and/or development of strategies and policies
• Demonstrated experience and skills in the research, analysis, development and management of projects, plans and policies
• Demonstrated high level oral and written communication skills, including the ability to deliver presentations, write correspondence, complex reports and applications
• Strong time management skills essential, with proven ability to manage several projects at once, prioritise accordingly, and work under pressure to meet tight deadlines
• Current class C driver’s licence.

Desirable: 

• Ability to interpret and implement relevant regulation and policy and ensure Council’s processes and procedures comply
• Well-developed negotiation skills and conflict resolution capabilities
• Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills
• Availability to work flexible working hours
• Ability to work within a team environment.

Remuneration and benefits

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

• Entry level for this position starts at $1,790.59 per week
• 35-hour working week 
• Leaseback vehicle
• Opportunity to participate in Council's flextime arrangement
• Employee benefits such as leave entitlements (where applicable), 12% 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 30 January 2026, 11.59 pm    

Contact officer:       Holly Marshall on 9839 6536

Internal ref:              BCC1110