Local Laws Officer – Traffic & Compliance
Permanent Full Time
Band 5 Salary Range – $80,810.26 – $92,898.75 plus 12% superannuation
Location – Morwell, Victoria
Do you want to make an IMPACT?
We are currently seeking a full‐time Local Laws Officer to join our Local Laws Team.
The Role
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 this role you will work collaboratively with community members, taking an educative and empowering approach in resolving community concerns.
Other duties include:
* 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 the 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 the various functions, including responding to customer requests, maintaining organisational records, and supporting the broader Local Laws Team as required.
About You
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 and the ability to manage your own time to ensure that objectives are met in a timely manner.
You will also need:
* Ability to work on your feet and conduct Central Business District parking patrols.
* Ability to interpret and enforce relevant legislation and policies.
* Ability to understand court procedures and give evidence regarding prosecutions for offences in the Magistrates Court and at VCAT.
* Proficiency in computer skills, particularly in Microsoft Office/Outlook, will be highly regarded.
* Post‐trade certificate or post‐secondary qualification, or be prepared to undertake study to achieve one or both of the following certificates: Certificate IV Civic Compliance or Certificate IV Animal Control and Regulation.
Successful applicants are required to apply for and satisfactorily obtain a National Police Check and Working with Children's Check, and to satisfactorily complete a pre‐employment medical check.
Child Safe Organisation
Latrobe City Council has a zero tolerance to any form of child abuse and is committed to the safety, wellbeing and empowerment of children. We create and maintain a child‐safe organisation whereby 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.
Diversity and Inclusion
At Latrobe City Council we value workforce diversity and inclusion, embracing individual uniqueness and diverse life experiences. We provide high‐quality services to all members of our community, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, religion, cultural background, disability or sexuality. We are an equal‐opportunity employer and work in the interest of the safety of children and young people. Our recruitment processes reflect this commitment.
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