Join a Local Council as a **Local Law Officer**, serving the community and maintaining/improving the amenity of the municipality for residents, land-owners, businesses and general public.
- 38 hours per week
- Based in Dandenong
- 3-month contract, with possible extension
- $32.89 per hour + Superannuation
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**Duties and Responsibilities**
- As part of a team and as directed within allocated work plan, monitor and patrol streets, parks, and other areas in the municipality to ensure compliance with Domestic Animals Act
- Receive, investigate and where necessary issue court proceedings for alleged breaches of the Domestic Animals Act.
- Assisting with administration, enforcement, and supervision of Council's Local Laws Permit program
- Conduct specific inspections pertaining to Fire hazards and as directed by Codes of Practice, prepare and issue Compliance or Infringement Notices and/or court proceedings for alleged breaches.
- Monitor and patrol on a regular basis, all streets in the municipality to ensure compliance with Road
- Safety (Road Rules) Regulations and related Local Laws.
- Assist with daily monitoring of school crossing supervisor activity, to ensure timely attendance at crossings and secure conduct of children across roads.***
**Requirements and Qualifications**:
- A demonstrated ability to work in a team environment and actively participate as a committed and valued team member to ensure a cohesive approach to achieving team and corporate objectives.
- Certificate IV in Animal Management or equivalent or demonstrated knowledge and skills gained through on-the-job training in a customer service role, preferably in an animal control/enforcement field.
- Animal handling experience
- Demonstrated effective communication skills, including the ability to influence others to achieve positive outcomes, particularly with people from diverse cultural backgrounds.
- Demonstrated ability to act independently in resolving minor problems often involving disputation or interpersonal conflict, by the use of advocacy and conflict resolution skills.
- Demonstrated competency in using up to date technology (including software programs and mobile devices) to complete Regulatory or Enforcement tasks or responsibilities.
- Ongoing availability to work a programmed roster covering spread of service 6am-9pm, regular weekend work and overtime.
- Current valid (and ongoing) Victorian Drivers Licence along with access to a reliable vehicle
**To apply, you must be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident, and be willing to undertake and maintain a current National Criminal Records Check and a Working with Children Check
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