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Local laws officer

Melbourne
City of Port Phillip
Laws officer
Posted: 9 June
Offer description

Permanent Full-Time Position

Band 5 - $82,356 - $94,961 plus 12% Superannuation

St Kilda Town Hall

About the Organisation

The City of Port Phillip is an inner‐city council with around 1000 employees who deliver more than 100 programs and services to our residents, businesses and visitors. These range from childcare and immunisations, to libraries, management of parks and open space, rubbish collection, road maintenance and more.

About the Role

We are looking for someone who is passionate about the safety and amenity of the community and who will provide high quality and responsive enforcement skills. The ideal candidate will be community focused, have excellent interpersonal skills and a "can do" attitude when engaging with the community within the City of Port Phillip.

Duties

* Investigate alleged breaches of, and where appropriate enforce Council's Community Amenity Local Law 2023 and other applicable State Legislation as required.
* Ensure compliance with the requirements of Council's Community Amenity Local Law, including Development Permits issued pursuant to the Community Amenity Local Law, and other applicable State Legislation requirements.
* Exercise personal judgement within agreed standards to respond to requests within agreed timeframes having regard to personal safety and positive outcomes for the community.

Skills and Experience

* Relevant Degree or diploma with experience, or lesser formal qualifications with work skills and relevant experience in a compliance area within Local Government.
* Knowledge of Local Government Act 2020, City of Port Phillip Community Amenity Local Laws, Environment Protection Act 2017 and other relevant legislation.

Benefits

* We offer a workplace which accommodates your working style and needs.
* Be supported and empowered by a leadership team that is community focused, with a strong desire for change and a culture that encourages teamwork and innovation.
* Training and development opportunities, study assistance, flexible working conditions, paid parental leave, an active social club, a health and wellbeing program, and a well regarded Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

The City of Port Phillip is an equal opportunity employer, committed to an inclusive and accessible environment where diversity is valued. We actively welcome and encourage candidates from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, First Nation and Torres Strait Islander candidates, members of the LGBTQIA+ community and candidates with a disability.

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