Community and Planning Compliance Officer

  • Full time, permanent
  • Band 6 – $84,113 per annum + 11.5% superannuation

About Us:

The Strathbogie Shire is a vibrant and progressive rural municipality located about two hours from the Melbourne CBD along the Hume Highway. We have diverse and picturesque communities served by townships such as Euroa, Nagambie, Violet Town, Avenel, Longwood, Ruffy and Strathbogie.

About the Role:

We are seeking an individual who can enhance the quality of life of residents and visitors of the municipality by implementing Council’s policies and strategies and enforce applicable State Legislation, Planning Provisions and Local Laws aimed at providing a safe and healthy environment in which to live and visit.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide guidance, advice and assistance to residents, ratepayers and visitors in relation to compliance matters.
  • Conduct prompt response and timely investigation into complaints received including appropriate customer feedback.
  • Provide accurate correspondence on all matters relevant to the position or other matters as directed by the Manager Community Safety.

Our ideal candidate will have:

  • Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of the application of the Planning and Environment Act 1987.
  • Working knowledge of investigation and interview techniques, evidentiary requirements and enforcement options regarding legislation and Local Law & Planning Scheme. 
  • Competent in handling customer enquiries, mediating solutions and resolving conflicts.
  • Ability to demonstrate self-motivation and self-discipline in work undertaken.

Why you will love working at Strathbogie Shire Council:

We understand the need for flexibility and can offer:

  • Hybrid working arrangements – up to 40% working from home.
  • Option for working more hours over less days (e.g., 9-day fortnight)
  • Negotiated start and finish times.
  • Negotiated work sites.

We have generous leave entitlements including:

  • 3 additional days Family Care Leave per year to support caring requirements.
  • 3 days paid leave during Christmas closure.
  • Long service leave available pro rata after five years and transferable across local government organisations.
  • Up to 10 days unpaid leave per year for Cultural and Ceremonial Leave.
  • Up to 20 days of paid Family Violence Leave annually.
  • Parental leave – 16 weeks of paid leave for primary carer and 2 weeks for secondary carer, with the option to be taken at half pay.

We value your health and wellbeing and offer:

  • Access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
  • Income Protection Scheme for all employees.
  • Weekly onsite visits for treatment of soft tissue injuries.
  • Annual Flu Vaccinations.
  • Access to Local Government Employee Health Plan.

We encourage professional development and learning opportunities including:

  • Support to study with a repayment plan via payroll deductions.
  • Access to study leave.
  • On the job training.

And the bonuses:

  • Annual pay increases in line with our Enterprise Agreement.
  • 17.5% Leave Loading paid out annually as a lump sum “Christmas bonus”.
  • Recognition awards for years of service.

For further information about this position, please contact Leanne Carbonneau, Manager Community Safety on 5795 0000.

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Please complete an online application form and address the Key Selection Criteria. Applications without the Key Selection Criteria will not be considered.

Applications close 9am, Monday 11 November 2024.

Strathbogie Shire Council is an equal opportunity employer and a Child Safe organisation. We value diversity in our workplace and will consider flexible working arrangements.