Local Laws Officer – Traffic & Compliance
We are currently seeking a part‐time Local Laws Officer to join our Local Laws Team.
Responsibilities
Our Local Laws Officers enhance the quality of life within the community by fostering greater public understanding, ownership, and compliance of Council adopted local laws and other legislation. In the role you will work collaboratively with community members, taking an educative and empowering approach in resolving community concerns.
* Develop cooperative relationships with the business community using education, negotiation and conflict management skills, and where necessary enforcement.
* Promote a positive, approachable, and professional image of Council within the community by delivering a customer‐centred service.
* Perform duties outside normal working hours by participating in the emergency after‐hours services roster.
* Operate in various functions—including responding to customer requests, maintaining organisational records, and supporting the broader Local Laws Team as required.
Qualifications
We are seeking someone with a passion for providing excellent customer service and a desire to work collaboratively with community members, including providing advice, guidance and assistance. You will have excellent time‐management skills with the ability to manage your own time to ensure objectives are met in a timely manner.
* Work on your feet and conduct Central Business District parking patrols.
* Interpret and enforce relevant legislation and policies.
* Understand court procedures and give evidence regarding prosecutions for offences in the Magistrates Court and at VCAT.
* Have proficiency in computer skills, particularly in Microsoft Office/Outlook.
* Have a post‐trade certificate or post‐secondary qualification, or be prepared to undertake study to achieve a Certificate IV in Civic Compliance or Certificate IV in Animal Control and Regulation.
Successful applicants are required to apply for and satisfactorily obtain a National Police Check and a Working with Children's Check, and to complete a pre‐employment medical check.
Benefits
We offer a range of training and personal development opportunities, including a structured leadership development program. We provide a supportive workplace that encourages employee growth and development.
Child Safe Organisation
Latrobe City Council has zero tolerance for any form of child abuse and is committed to the safety, wellbeing and empowerment of children. We create and maintain a child‐safe organisation where protecting children and preventing and responding to child abuse is embedded in the everyday thinking and practice of all employees, volunteers and contractors. Our recruitment practices reflect this commitment.
Diversity and Inclusion
We value workforce diversity and inclusion, embracing the uniqueness of individuals. We value diverse life experiences and the perspectives of our people while providing high‐quality services to all members of our community, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, religion, cultural background, disability or sexuality. We are committed to providing positive employment opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and welcome applications from candidates of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background. Council's Indigenous Employment Program is available to support applicants in need.
We strongly encourage people with disability and diverse backgrounds to apply. If we can assist you with reasonable adjustments to submit your application for this role, please contact the Careers team via email at careers@latrobe.vic.gov.au.
Latrobe City Council is an equal opportunity employer and works in the interest of the safety of children and young people.
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