Senior Team Leader at cityofsydn

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

08 Jan, 26

Salary

126774.0

Posted On

10 Oct, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Leadership, Operational Support, Compliance, Enforcement Services, Research, Technical Advice, Coaching, Mentoring, Stakeholder Engagement, Service Delivery Improvement, WHS Obligations, Legislation Knowledge, Communication Skills

Industry

Government Administration

Description

Sydney OPERATIONS/City Rangers/City Services Full Time/Permanent $112,968 - $126,774 per annum plus superannuation Caring for our city, creating a future for all Our people are passionate about their communities and connected to their teams. They’re motivated by our genuine commitment to diversity and inclusion, and our clear, compelling plan for our global city: Sustainable Sydney 2030 – 2050 Continuing the Vision. Be part of a purpose-led organisation with care at its core. You’ll make a difference by acting in the best interests of our communities and city. Be better together with collaborative and inclusive partnerships. Embrace possibilities and be open to new ideas and creating bold solutions. About the roleThe City Rangers team are seeking a motivated Senior Team Leader to support the Area Manager Ordinance in coordinating operational matters, planning, and providing clear direction to team leaders and members. This role is responsible for helping define challenges and objectives, ensuring teams are engaged and committed to delivering outcomes, and contributing to research and technical advice for formal responses to Executives and Councillors. In this role you will: provide leadership and operational support to team leaders delivering compliance and enforcement services across a range of legislation conduct research and provide technical advice for responses to enquiries and requests from Executives and Councillors coach, develop and support team leaders in managing staff performance, KPIs, and service expectations guide team leaders in managing employees on Return-to-Work programs and other staff matters build strong relationships and collaborate with other teams and stakeholders to deliver seamless services identify opportunities to improve service delivery, systems and processes, and support implementation of change respond to and escalate incidents or issues, ensuring WHS obligations are met and Council’s reputation is maintained issue notices and orders for breaches of legislation as required. We’re looking for someone with: certificate IV in Government Investigations or equivalent qualification in management and/or demonstrated experience in a similar leadership role experience balancing competing priorities and managing multiple stakeholders strong ability to coach, mentor and support diverse teams knowledge of relevant legislation and Council policies and procedures strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills. Download position description. This role has the option of a rostered day off each month, known as a 19-day month. The recommended applicant must have completed a pre-employment health declaration and a criminal history check. Applications must be submitted online by 11:59pm, Sunday 26th October 2025 For more information, contact Mark Bertie, Operations Coordinator on 02 8019 6945. What we can offer you You’ll work with passionate, welcoming and supportive people who care for our communities and create a future for all. Flexible working 3 days of care and cultural leave each year for health and wellbeing activities, cultural and religious days or events of significance Collaborative approach to flexible working City centre head office, with many public transport options. Professional development Leadership and management development program Further education program providing reimbursement of course fees, and study and exam leave Opportunity to attend external courses and conferences Long service and employee recognition awards Employee assistance program offering free, confidential counselling Supporting families 26 weeks paid parental leave and 6 weeks paid partner leave Paid and unpaid adoption and long-term fostering leave Paid superannuation for up to 52 weeks of parental leave Part-time and job-sharing options available Supportive return-to-work environment Inclusive culture Recognised as an Inclusive Employer by the Diversity Council of Australia Active employee networks including City Women, City Pride, DiverseCity and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander network Recognised family inclusive workplace Veteran employment supporter Find out why a career at the City of Sydney might be right for you. How to apply We welcome candidates from all backgrounds in a workplace as diverse as our communities. We’re passionate about gender balance, with an executive team two-thirds female and half of leadership roles held by women. All applicants, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, veterans and people of diverse sexualities and genders, are encouraged to join us. We’re a disability confident recruiter. If you identify as a person with disability and require support for your application or the recruitment process, contact us at  recruitment@cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au or 02 9265 9333. Select ‘apply now’ to submit your resume and selection criteria.

Responsibilities

The Senior Team Leader will support the Area Manager Ordinance in coordinating operational matters and providing clear direction to team leaders. This role involves ensuring teams are engaged in delivering outcomes and contributing to research and technical advice for formal responses to Executives and Councillors.