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Local laws officer

Townsville
Townsville City Council
Laws officer
Posted: 21 May
Offer description

Planning, Environment and Lifestyle - Environmental health

Position Type: Permanent Full Time position available (9 day fortnight, 36.25 hours/week)

Salary Range: LGO 4 ($83,384 - $89,379 per annum + superannuation) based on skills, qualifications and experience

About the Role

* Conduct investigations, inspections, and approvals under state and local laws.
* Work across a broad range of areas including:
o Animal management, including handling animals and promoting responsible pet ownership
o Public health and safety
o Overgrown properties
o Unauthorised use of Council land and footpath obstructions
o Other Local Law matters
* Collaborate with a team supporting Council's purpose of Growing Townsville, delivering outcomes aligned with the Corporate Plan and community expectations.

Qualifications and Experience

* Valid Queensland "C" Class driver's licence – Essential
* Certificate IV or Diploma in a relevant field – Obtainable
* Authorized Persons Card – Obtainable through Council employment
* White Card – Obtainable through Council employment
* First Aid Certificate – Obtainable through Council employment

Benefits

* 5 weeks annual leave + 17.5% leave loading
* 3 weeks Personal/Carers Leave
* 14 weeks paid Parental Leave
* Domestic and Family Violence Leave
* Natural Disaster Leave
* Annual wage progression
* Up to 13.5% superannuation employer contribution for contributing members
* Salary Sacrifice opportunities
* Access to a range of learning and development opportunities, including on-the-job learning and formal training programs
* Fitness Passport program offering discounted membership to selected health and wellbeing facilities
* Employee Loyalty Program offering discounts at selected local businesses
* Employee Assistance Program
* The Council contribution to employees' superannuation for contributing employees shall be 13.5% of the employees' ordinary time earnings subject to the employee contributing a minimum of 6% of their ordinary time earnings.

EEO Statement

We are committed to creating a safe and inclusive workplace where diverse styles, backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued, encouraged, and respected. People from diverse backgrounds (including but not limited to, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, people with diverse gender identities and sexualities, people from different cultural and linguistic backgrounds, people with disability, and veterans) are encouraged to apply!

All successful candidates are required to undergo drug and alcohol testing as part of the recruitment process. Please be aware Townsville City Council has a zero tolerance policy to drugs and alcohol in the workplace.

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