Senior Divisional Assurance Officer

Job no: 495480
Work type: Permanent Full Time
Location: Penrith
Categories: Regulatory Compliance
Salary: Annual salary from $107,058.00 - $123,924.00 + Super + vehicle package available

Senior Divisional Assurance Officer

At Penrith City Council, it’s not about having to choose.

Life with us is the best of both worlds.  https://youtu.be/tlJFbUk4yG4 

What we offer you

• Salary:  Annual salary from $107,058.00 - $123,924.00 + Super
• A leaseback vehicle is available but is not a condition of employment.
• Flexible Working Arrangements: Hybrid work options and flexible hours
• The best of both worlds – click here to learn more
• Additional Benefits: Leadership development programs, wellbeing initiatives, and generous leave provisions. Discover more about our benefits.  https://www.penrithcity.nsw.gov.au/council/careers/our-benefits

Here’s what you’ll be up to…

This unique and rewarding role will assist with the resolution of asbestos and environmental compliance issues impacting Council assets as part of the Divisional Assurance and Security Operations Team.

The position is responsible for responding to and managing asbestos-related incidents, undertaking environmental management inspections of Council assets, and supporting Council in meeting its environmental management obligations at a recently redeveloped landfill site.

In addition, the role will provide strategic advice on contamination matters impacting Council assets and deliver specialist technical expertise and support to the Divisional Assurance and Security Operations Coordinator.

The successful applicant will also represent Council across various asbestos-related industry networks.

This is a permanent full-time position, working 35 hours per week. As a senior role, the position requires the ability to work independently while also providing ongoing guidance, mentoring, and support to other team members.

Who we are (And why you’ll love us)

The position will form part of the Divisional Assurance and Security Operations Team, which provides specialist support to internal stakeholders across several key service areas. These include the management of asbestos and contamination risks affecting Council assets, environmental responsibilities at Gipps Street Reserve, and security operations.

The core values of the team include:

• Delivering services that have a positive impact on both the community and Council
• Prioritising the health and wellbeing of team members, ensuring they feel supported in their roles and are able to maintain an appropriate work–life balance
• Providing opportunities for professional growth and development for each team member

 What are we looking for?

We are seeking applicants who:

• Has a positive, proactive mindset
• Exhibits strong problem‑solving and communication skills
• Has sound judgement under pressure
• Can work independently but also provide ongoing guidance and mentoring to other team members
• Has tertiary qualifications in Project Management, Environmental Health, Compliance, or a related field.
• Has extensive experience in asbestos management and/or environmental management and meets the definition of competent person as defined by SafeWork NSW
• Is able to sample and handle non-friable asbestos material

The must-know bits

You will be required to undertake employment checks, which may include a Criminal History Check, Qualification Check, Working with Children Check, Medical Declaration and/or a Functional Test, as relevant to the position for which you have applied.

Where a Criminal History Check is required and has returned a result that indicates disclosable court outcomes, you will be required to provide a copy of the report to Penrith City Council, for review, to progress through the recruitment process.

Ready to make work feel less like… work?

If you’re nodding along and already picturing your first day, submit your application by hitting ‘Apply Now’.

In addition to a cover letter and resume, applicants are required to submit comprehensive responses to the selection criteria (outlined in the position description) as a part of their application. Applicants who do not meet the essential criteria will not be considered.

We’ve got an opportunity, you’ve got talent… Let’s talk.

For more information, contact Adrian Estreich on (02) 4732 8014.

Applicants must have the right to live and work in Australia to apply for this position.

Council is a Child Safe Organisation. For more information about this, please see our website.

Position description

Advertised: 30 Jan 2026 AUS Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: 13 Feb 2026 AUS Eastern Daylight Time