Team Leader, Environmental Health

• Lead a team with seven direct reports
• Newly created, full time, permanent role
• $131,166 + 12% superannuation

About the Opportunity

As Team Leader, Environmental Health, you’ll lead a dedicated team that helps make Adelaide a safe, healthy and welcoming place to live, work and visit. This is an opportunity to combine your technical expertise, leadership skills and passion for community outcomes to deliver services that have a direct impact on the wellbeing of our city.

Leading a team of Environmental Health professionals, you’ll provide guidance, coaching and support while overseeing a broad range of regulatory functions. From food safety and public health compliance to supported residential facilities and community education initiatives, you'll ensure Council meets its legislative obligations while taking a balanced and practical approach to regulation.

This is a role that goes beyond enforcement. You'll work closely with residents, businesses, government agencies and industry stakeholders to build positive relationships, raise awareness and achieve sustainable outcomes for the community. Whether responding to complex health matters, investigating complaints, contributing to emergency responses or helping shape proactive public health initiatives, you'll play an important role in enhancing Adelaide's reputation as a safe and vibrant city.

You’ll also have the opportunity to influence how services are delivered, collaborate across the sector to identify and advocate for improvements, implement new approaches and contribute to strategic planning across the City Safety team. With responsibility for team performance, resource planning and service delivery outcomes, this role offers the chance to make a meaningful impact while developing a high-performing and engaged team in a unique Capital City context.

About You

To be successful in this role you will have:

• Experience leading teams in a legislative environment.
• Working knowledge of Local Government Act, Food Act, Public Health Act, Supported Residential Facilities Act, Environmental Protection (Burning) Policy, and other legislation or willingness to acquire.
• Demonstrated ability to deliver community education strategies and initiatives.
• Demonstrated ability to lead compliance & enforcement processes, with a customer focussed approach.
• Experience managing complex and/or sensitive issues and their impact on public safety.
• Experience in providing effective leadership which continually enhances and builds the team’s capability and productivity.
• Ability to autonomously make consistent decisions that reflect legislative imperatives and the strategic priorities of Council.

About Us

Located in the geographic heart of Kaurna Country, the City of Adelaide celebrates its cultural heritage, unique natural surrounds and structures its footprint in a way that allows it to adapt to the changing needs of the community and a dynamic global landscape. Our focus is on our community’s wellbeing and quality of life - investing in city improvements and on future planning, so we continue to design a liveable city where future generations can continue to live authentic and meaningful lives. This is an exciting opportunity to join our team and be a bigger part of our amazing city!

At the City of Adelaide, we thrive in an environment that is welcoming, inclusive and safe, and celebrates difference. We value and embrace our diverse perspectives and recognise the value diversity has in fuelling innovation and enabling brilliant experiences for our diverse community.

For Further Enquiries & How to Apply

All enquiries regarding this position will remain private and confidential and can be directed to Hayley Lambi on 08 8203 7277.

Please submit a Resume and a Cover Letter expressing the skills, experience and qualities you can bring to this position addressed to Daniel Stevens, Manager, City Safety.

Please review the position description prior to submitting an application by following the prompts to apply.

Applications close 11:59pm, 28 June 2026.

Please be advised this is a permanent full-time opportunity with a starting salary at the Level 8 Classification commencing $131,166 + 12% superannuation.

As part of the recruitment process candidates will be required to undertake a brief assessment and a National Police Check.

We continue to work hard to ensure our recruitment process is safe for people of diverse backgrounds.

Please note, applications received via the email address below will not be considered. We are committed to making reasonable adjustments to provide a positive, barrier-free recruitment process and supportive workplace. Our commitment to inclusivity means we welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disabilities, and candidates from with a range of lived experiences. If you require assistance with our recruitment process, you are more than welcome to connect with our People Services team on (08) 8203 7333 or recruitment@cityofadelaide.com.au