Influence Parramatta’s future as Group Manager Regulatory Services. Drive compliance, lead experts, and deliver for a vibrant, growing community.
- Oversee matters from building compliance and fire safety to public health and animal management
- Secure a high-level leadership position with significant accountability and professional reach
- Mentor and develop a multidisciplinary workforce in a collaborative, customer-focused culture
The City of Parramatta is a dynamic and forward-thinking organisation dedicated to achieving its vision of being the leading City in the heart of Sydney. Operating within the City Planning and Design directorate, the Council fosters a culture of excellence and continuous improvements to meet the evolving needs of its community. It is focused on delivering exceptional services through organisational effectiveness and a commitment to efficient practices. By joining this team, you will become part of a professional workforce that values maintaining a strong customer focus in all operations.
As the Group Manager Regulatory Services, you will report directly to the Executive Director City Planning and Design and provide vital leadership to a multidisciplinary team of professionals. This critical senior role leads and manages a broad and essential portfolio that includes building, fire safety, environmental health and public safety compliance and certification, and parking enforcement, and animal management. You will be responsible for driving efficient service delivery and high-quality outcomes. Furthermore, you will act as a key advisor to the CEO and Executive Team.
The ideal candidate will possess degree qualifications in building, planning, or law, supported by at least ten years of senior management experience leading regulatory services and enforcement programs within a local government context. Council is seeking a strategic thinker with highly developed conceptual reasoning and advanced problem-solving skills who can navigate complex regulatory issues and high-priority challenges with ease. You must have a proven track record of leading, and fostering, a large and diverse team that meets both financial and business performance objectives and indicators. A deep understanding of the legislative requirements within Local Government in NSW is essential, as is the ability to communicate complex technical matters to a wide range of stakeholders.
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 https://www.cityofparramatta.nsw.gov.au/home
For further assistance, please contact Sebastian Kaiser on 0425 369 986 or if he is not available, Christian Morris on 0417 693 254, for a confidential discussion.
Applications close 5pm, Sunday 8 March 2026.