Job details Location: North Melbourne Salary: $51 per hour Job Type: Contract Discipline: Administration Office Support Local Government Professional Support Professional Support Reference: V-****** Posted: 1 day ago Share this job Job description 3-month Local Laws Officer opportunity to work for a large Council in the Northern suburbs | contract role | $51 per hour Previous Local Laws experience essential | Experience with TechOne will be considered an advantage.
Represent a Local Government authority providing excellent service to members of the community 3-month temp opportunity | $51 per hour A council in the northern suburbs of Melbourne is seeking an experienced and community-focused Municipal Laws Officer to join its Municipal Laws Public Assets Unit within the City Development Directorate.
This role suits a proactive compliance professional who is passionate about community safety, amenity protection and animal welfare, and who can balance enforcement with education and customer service.
About the Role Reporting to the Team Leader Municipal Laws, you will be responsible for the day-to-day enforcement of Council's Local Laws and relevant legislation.
The position includes responsibilities across general municipal laws, animal management, litter enforcement and fire prevention.
You will work both reactively and proactively, responding to complaints, conducting patrols and inspections, educating the community and taking enforcement action where required.
Key Responsibilities Enforce Community Local Laws and relevant legislation including the Domestic Animals Act ****, Environment Protection Act, Country Fire Authority Act **** and Fire Rescue Victoria Act **** Investigate complaints relating to amenity, litter, fire prevention and animal management Conduct proactive patrols and inspections across the municipality Issue Notices to Comply, permits and infringement notices in accordance with delegated authority Prepare briefs of evidence and attend Court when required Undertake duties as Assistant Municipal Fire Prevention Officer, including inspections and fire notices during fire season Safely collect and transport animals in accordance with legislative and welfare requirements Provide clear, accurate advice and education to residents, businesses and visitors Build effective working relationships with internal teams, external agencies and the community Participate in after-hours and weekend rosters as required (overtime allowances apply) About You You are a confident and professional enforcement officer with strong communication skills and sound judgement.
You are comfortable working in challenging situations and are committed to achieving voluntary compliance wherever possible.
You will demonstrate: Experience in municipal laws, compliance or enforcement Strong investigative skills, including interviews and preparation of prosecution briefs High-level written and verbal communication skills Proven customer service and conflict-resolution capability Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team Confidence and competence in animal handling and animal management enforcement Qualifications Requirements Certificate IV in Municipal Law Enforcement (or equivalent) or relevant experience Current unrestricted Victorian Driver's Licence Experience using Council CRM systems (desirable) Animal handling qualifications or experience (desirable) Why Apply?
Opportunity to make a genuine impact in a diverse inner-north community Supportive, values-driven local government environment Commitment to employee safety, wellbeing and professional development Meaningful work that protects community amenity and safety Please note you will need to obtain a police check before commencing this role.
If you are interested in this role, please APPLY today If this position is not correct for you but you have experience working in Local Government please still do get in touch, we have numerous positions within council.
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