Band 5 - $82,392 - $95,116 per annum
(plus super)
Permanent
Full Time
About
Us
Located
35km to the southeast of Melbourne, Greater Dandenong City Council covers 129
square kilometres and has a population of over 169,000 people. The central
activities district is Melbourne's second largest retail and commercial centre
and includes large shopping complexes at Dandenong and Keysborough as well as
the highly popular Dandenong Market.
Greater
Dandenong City Council is the most culturally diverse locality in Australia,
with residents from over 150 different birthplaces, nearly two-thirds of whom
were born overseas. Key industries include manufacturing, health care and
social assistance, retail trade, wholesale trade and transport.
We
are a progressive organisation of exceptional character that offers a dynamic
and rewarding work environment to approximately 900 employees. We recognise
that our staff are vital to the delivery of excellent service to our community
and the achievement of our long-term vision. We invest in the development of
our people, and we strive to be a workplace that is respectful, engaged,
accountable, creative and honest.
About
the role
This exciting role sits within Council's Community
Compliance Department, reporting to the Coordinator of Community Compliance. Community Compliance encompasses a range of
functions including Animal Management, Local Laws, Parking Management, Public
Safety & Security and Councils School Crossings Service and brings
something different every day.
This role is
pitched to someone who has an understanding of investigations, however is
willing to learn along the way. You will be responsible for providing education
to the Greater Dandenong community with regard to policies and legislation
governing animal management, local laws, litter and the environment while enforcing
legislative controls relating to domestic animals, local law activity, land
use, school crossing supervision and civic compliance.
The primary
objectives of the position include:
·
To lead enforcement and investigative efforts
targeting littering and illegal dumping across the municipality. The role
is responsible for identifying and responding to incidents of dumped rubbish,
collecting evidence to support enforcement action, and issuing infringements in
accordance with relevant legislation and local laws.
·
Working closely with internal teams and external
agencies, the officer will ensure high-risk areas are regularly monitored and
that community amenity is protected through visible, consistent, and effective
compliance activity.
·
The officer will play a key role in enhancing
community pride, improving amenity, and supporting strategic waste and
environmental goals.
We value candidates who are collaborative, solutions-focused, and
passionate about creating a safer, more compliant, and inclusive community.
About
you
To
be successful in this role, you will have demonstrated knowledge and
understanding of the following:
·
Certificate
IV in Statutory Compliance and Animal Control or equivalent and/or
demonstrated knowledge and skills gained through on-the-job training in a
customer service role, preferably in a compliance/enforcement field.
·
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
commitment to serving the public and community and ability to work as a highly
effective member of a close knit team.
·
Demonstrated
well developed oral & written communication skills including the ability to
prepare clear and concise written documentation, e.g. for later use in legal
proceedings.
·
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 hours 6am-9pm,
regular weekend work and overtime.
·
Satisfactory
Police and Working With Children checks are required, along with a Current
Victorian Drivers Licence.
·
A
Functional Capacity Test is required before employment can be offered.
Please
ensure you address the key selection criteria outlined in the position
description as part of your application.
You may be required to
undertake practical
testing, work preference profiling / psychometric testing, functional capacity
assessment (physical) or aptitude testing.
The successful
candidate will be asked to produce a clear Working with Children Check and will
be asked to consent to a national police
check (and where relevant an 'international criminal history check'), subject
to the operation of spent conviction laws. Please note that people with
criminal records are not automatically barred from applying for this position.
Each application will be considered on its merits.
Benefits of working with us
Council
believes in providing an environment where staff thrive, both in the work they
do and in how they learn and develop as people and professionals.
Our
workplace has an inclusive and diverse culture which encourages innovation and
supports your work and life balance. There are plenty of opportunities to
learn, develop and grow your career within our expanding and diverse
organisation.
Our
benefits include
·
Competitive salary
·
Salary sacrifice childcare (where
available)
·
Flexible working options supported
including hybrid work
·
Access to learning & development
programs including study assistance
·
Reward & recognition programs
·
Health initiatives
·
Access to our support and wellbeing
programs
·
A vibrant social club
For more information about our benefits, please visit
our careers page: Working with Us
Council will consider
flexible working arrangements for all positions. We embrace our diverse
community and encourage applications from everyone including people of
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander background, people of diverse sexual
orientation and gender, people from culturally and linguistically diverse
backgrounds, and people of varied age, ability, and faith. Council will give
due consideration to any workplace adjustments to accommodate the needs of any
prospective or existing staff member.
Council is committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming
environment and promoting cultural safety and wellbeing for children with zero tolerance for child abuse
and harm.
If you require any access or reasonable adjustment at any point
throughout the recruitment process, then please do let us know by contacting
the listed Hiring Manager – your experience truly matters to us.
To apply
To apply for this position please complete the online
application form including:
·
A brief cover letter
·
Your resume
·
Response to key selection criteria
You will be required to answer selection questions as
part of the application process. The selection process also includes the
requirement for reference checks
Position Description:Litter Enforcement Officer KB
Applications close: 5:00pm, Friday, 12 December
2025
Further
information: Fiona
Chisholm – Coordinator Community Compliance –