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Job Description
Live and work in a culture rich location minutes from the Murray River, just a short drive to one of Victoria’s best wine regions and with the ski fields so close you will be zooming down the mountains in under two hours.
Job Description
Live and work in a culture rich location minutes from the Murray River, just a short drive to one of Victoria’s best wine regions and with the ski fields so close you will be zooming down the mountains in under two hours.
Our employee benefits include professional development and flexible working conditions. Our conditions of employment support equal opportunities and an ethical, diverse, and inclusive workplace.
We also recognise and value your priorities beyond work. It’s important to us that you have a sustainable work–life balance, so we offer flexible working arrangements, a nine-day fortnight (full-time staff) and a range of leave options and support programs.
AlburyCity is committed to being a child safe organisation by creating cultures, adopting strategies and taking action to empower children. We work hard to keep them safe from harm because child safety is everyone’s responsibility.
Directorate
Business, Growth & Community
Classification
Trainee
Salary
$803.30 per week + 11.5% employer contribution to superannuation
Reporting To
Ranger Supervisor
Employment Type
Temporary Full Time - up to 2 years
The Position
To assist and support the Education & Compliance Team to ensure that an effective customer focused regulatory service is provided.
Responsibilities
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Under Direction, Assist In The Following
* Car Parking:
o Regular patrols of public carparks and designated street parking areas within the AlburyCity.
o Identification and removal of abandoned vehicles from public roads and property.
* Stock and Animal Control:
o Regulation of the control and management of stock and companion animals.
o Animal impounding procedures and provide administration duties related to animal and stock control matters.
* Public Land:
o Regulation and management of various activities upon streets, footpaths and areas of public land.
o Seize and impound abandoned and unapproved articles on public roads or land.
* Environment:
o Investigate allegations and incidents relating to environmental (air, noise, water & land) contamination and illegal dumping matters.
o Regulate and monitor parcels of land to minimise unhealthy conditions or potential for fire outbreak.
* Planning and Development:
o Investigate allegations or incidents relating to breaches of NSW Legislation, Regulations, Standards or AlburyCity Policies.
* General:
o Initiating compliance and enforcement procedures including the issue of Infringements, Notices and Orders where necessary in accordance with NSW legislation and AlburyCity Policies.
o Provide regulatory and inspectorial services to ensure legislative compliance.
o Maintain and update compliance registers in accordance with legislation and AlburyCity Policies.
o Participate in public educational seminars and specific community focused events to promote compliance and regulatory matters where necessary.
o Carry out general administration, recording and filing duties related to legislation and AlburyCity Policies
o Respond appropriately to customer complaints and requests in accordance with AlburyCity’s Customer Service Charter.
o Perform other tasks or duties as directed by the Supervisor which are within the limits of the employee’s skill, competence and training.
o Observe requirements of the WHS Legislation, relevant to the job and adhere to AlburyCity Policies and Procedures regarding WHS.
o Observe appropriate AlburyCity Policies and Procedures regarding day to day operations including Equal Employment Opportunity policies, AlburyCity’s Dress Code and Standards Policy and AlburyCity’s Code of Conduct.
Qualifications
KEY RELATIONSHIPS:
Internal
* Our People
External
* Our Customers
* Business owners/managers
* Animal owners
* Trades people
* Professional bodies and agencies
* NSW Government Bodies and Officers
* Veterinarians
* School Officers
Employment Conditions
* Based on a 38 hour week, with actual days and times being Monday to Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm, with an RDO in accordance with AlburyCity's RDO guidelines. These times may vary due to operational requirements and will be determined by the supervisor.
* This position may involve work outside normal working hours. Additional hours over the standard 38 hours will attract payment of overtime rates as agreed with your supervisor.
* In line with the provisions of the Local Government (State) Award 2020, this position will receive the Level 1, Adverse Working Conditions Allowance.
* This position requires enrolment in and completion of a Certificate IV in Local Government Regulatory Services as part of an AlburyCity traineeship. Enrolment will be organised by the Our People Team. The study component of the course will be primarily completed outside standard working hours of the position.
* This position is for a temporary period of up to 2 years.
* This position is a formal traineeship and is regulated by the Apprenticeship & Traineeship Act 2001. Applicants with equivalent industry qualifications are ineligible to apply. For further information, please contact the Our People Team on 02 6023 8700.
* This position involves working in a predominantly outdoor environment where a varying range of temperatures, weather conditions and walking surfaces may be experienced. The position requires a moderate level of aerobic and physical fitness to undertake regular physical activities such as walking, lifting, pulling, pushing along with the capacity to maintain normal manual handling tasks across the work day – depending on the nature of the tasks undertaken. The use of relevant work method statements and appropriate WHS standards are an integral part of the role. A full functional and medical assessment is required for this position.
* This position will be provided with vaccination against the following:
Infectious Diseases
* Hepatitis A
* Hepatitis B
* Q Fever
* This position has been assessed as Category C under AlburyCity's Dress Code. Category C is defined as outdoors; uniforms in this category are compulsory and are provided by AlburyCity.
* This position involves working in a predominantly outdoor environment where a varying range of temperatures, weather conditions and walking surfaces may be experienced. The position requires a moderate level of aerobic and physical fitness to undertake regular physical activities such as walking, lifting, pulling, pushing along with the capacity to maintain normal manual handling tasks across the work day – depending on the nature of the tasks undertaken. The use of relevant work method statements and appropriate WHS standards are an integral part of the role. A full functional and medical assessment is required for this position.
* This position is delegated with certain powers, authorities, duties and functions of Council under the AlburyCity Delegations of Authority in accordance with section 378 of the Local Government Act.
* This position requires evidence of a current Australian National Police Check.
* This position is located at the Albury City Council, 553 Kiewa St, Albury with frequent visits to external sites/depots.
ALBURYCITY TRAINEESHIP CRITERIA
To Be Considered Eligible For This Position
* An applicant must not have 50% or more of the identified qualification or a similar or a higher industry qualification completed.
* The recruitment of an AlburyCity Trainee is based on the assumption of no/limited industry skills or knowledge and is not based on age.
Essential Criteria
* Completion of Year 12 Higher School Certificate or equivalent
* Class C (standard) Driver's Licence (compulsory to have and maintain)
* An interest in compliance and regulatory work
Specialist Knowledge And Skills
* Demonstrated sound computer skills and knowledge, with understanding of Microsoft Office
* Ability to learn new systems and processes
* Ability to develop capacity to:
* issue local government related penalties including Infringements, Notices and Orders
* carry out investigations and collect evidence
* Ability to learn and demonstrate understanding in:
* legislative enforcement procedures
* customer service principles
* Fundamental literacy skills in receiving and executing instructions
About Us
Our Organisation :We are the facilitator of a thriving, resilient and liveable city full of opportunities and the custodians of an environment like no other. We consistently deliver best-in-class leadership, services, facilities and experiences, providing exceptional living for our local community.
Our Values :We are a values driven organisation and these underpin everything we do.
* Working Together:I respect, listen to and value the contributions of others and celebrate our achievements.
* Integrity:I am trustworthy, honest, accountable, open and consistent in all that I do.
* Courage and Passion:I am enthusiastic and have the confidence to speak up for the betterment of AlburyCity.
* Innovation: I seek to increase my knowledge through new ideas and continuous improvement.
* Loyalty:I am supportive of others and committed to AlburyCity and the community.
Live Well Work Well : The health and safety of our people is more than a priority, it’s a commitment embedded within our values. Unlike priorities which change over time, our values form the basis for all that we do; they define our purpose and what we stand for. We seek to have a positive impact by developing a holistic wellbeing culture that empowers everyone to be their healthiest and happiest version, resulting in a more engaged and productive workforce with lower incidence of illness and injury.
It is, and always will be, our goal to have a workplace free from harm.
Two Cities One Community: On 13 October 2017 AlburyCity and The City of Wodonga entered into an historic partnership between the two cities. In August 2022 both Councils worked together to review and re-commit to the Partnership Agreement.
This partnership is a unique opportunity to develop a way forward that benefits our community as a whole with the aim of improving integration, productivity and social and economic development. It will focus on future growth that will continue to add value to both cities. Through this combined focus, underpinned by four key pillars of; leadership, economy, environment and community, we will unleash our potential and drive innovation for the benefit of the region and the nation.
Our Mission is to work together to achieve our community goals now and into the future. We understand that we are stronger together and can achieve more when working in collaboration. We will build on our current partnerships and shared values for thebetterment of Albury and Wodonga.
Child Safety: AlburyCity is committed to being a child safe organisation and our people support, listen to and empower children and young people. We create safe environments that minimise the risk of harm and we have ZERO tolerance for child abuse, violence and neglect.
About The Team
The Directorate : Business, Growth & Community - Our Business, Growth & Community Directorate focuses on providing more and better, opportunities for our people and our place.
The groups within our directorate will empower our people, city and region to strive for more and to champion the significance of Albury as a national destination for life, work, culture, sport, entertainment, business and investment.
We build relationships and promote engaging and actionable dialogue with our community and our partners. We ensure good governance, financial sustainability and we facilitate a highly engaged, satisfied and well-informed workforce.
Our Service Model: Progress - Our Service model is built around our brand pillars of empowering progress ; serving with excellence, which is about our people ; and taking care of our place .
We empower our city and region to strive for more and to champion the significance of Albury as a national destination for life, work, culture, sport, entertainment, environment and investment. We are the connection point to make bigger, better things happen.
Service Cluster: Engagement - Our Engagement Service Cluster connects us with our community and each other. Its purpose is to ensure we deliver customer service excellence, have a strong and compelling narrative and that we are highly engaged with our many and varied audiences.
Seniority level
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Employment type
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