Local Government jobs

Job Title: Local Laws Officer
Location: Local Council

Employment Type: Casual (38hrs a week, with potential for full-time permanent positions)

About the Role:

As a Local Laws Officer, you will be responsible for enforcing a range of legislation and local laws relating to parking, animal management and environmental matters. You will investigate complaints, educate the community, issue infringements where required and represent the organisation professionally in a variety of public-facing situations. The role also includes supervising School Crossing Supervisors, ensuring their safety, performance and compliance with policies and procedures.

Key Responsibilities:

• Enforce relevant Acts, Regulations and Local Laws relating to parking, animal management and environmental compliance
• Issue infringement and compliance notices and maintain accurate enforcement records
• Investigate complaints and resolve matters in a timely, fair and professional manner
• Educate and advise members of the public through face-to-face, written, telephone and public forum engagement
• Maintain accurate records, diaries, reports and service requests using customer and enforcement systems
• Prepare reports, briefs of evidence and attend court to provide information and evidence when required
• Supervise the day-to-day activities of School Crossing Supervisors
• Provide guidance, support, training and performance feedback to School Crossing Supervisors
• Identify and address conflict, morale or safety issues within the team
• Ensure compliance with occupational health and safety requirements for staff and the public

Key Requirements:

• Certificate IV in Government (Statutory Compliance) or relevant experience
• Certificate IV in Animal Control and Regulation or substantial experience in a related regulatory environment
• Demonstrated experience in regulatory enforcement or a similar compliance-based role
• Strong understanding of relevant Acts, Regulations and Local Laws and their practical application
• Proven ability to investigate matters, interpret legislation and determine appropriate enforcement action
• Experience supervising staff or mentoring team members
• Well-developed written skills, including report writing and preparation of briefs of evidence
• Excellent communication, negotiation and conflict resolution skills
• Strong customer service skills and ability to deal with difficult or emotive situations professionally
• Ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritise workloads and work independently or as part of a team
• Sound computer skills and experience using enforcement or customer management systems
• Physically fit to undertake the duties of the role, including field-based work
• Current Victorian Driver Licence
• Satisfactory police check
• Fluency in a community language other than English is desirable

Pre Employment Checks:

• Working With Children Check to be obtained prior to commencement
• Police Check to be obtained prior to commencement

About Us:

Work Solutions (Melb) is a leading casual employment agency, focused on connecting individuals with fulfilling roles that offer great work culture, professional growth, and work-life balance. We are proud to partner with local councils to deliver skilled professionals across Melbourne.

Interested?

For more information about this or other local government opportunities, call us at (03) 9116 5160 or visit: https://worksol.com.au/current-vacancies

Job Types: Full-time, Casual

Pay: $51.39 per hour

Expected hours: 38 per week

Licence/Certification:

• Certificate IV in Government (Statutory Compliance) (Preferred)
• Certificate IV in Animal Control and Regulation (Preferred)
• Victorian Drivers Licence (Required)

Work Authorisation:

• Australia (Required)

Work Location: In person