Community & Planning Compliance Officer
- Full time, permanent opportunity
- Band 6 – $86,637 per annum+ 12% 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:
Contribute to enhancing the quality of life for residents and visitors of the Shire by supporting the delivery of Council’s policies and strategies, and promoting compliance with relevant State legislation, Planning Provisions and Local Laws to help foster a safe, healthy, and welcoming environment.
Play a key role in maintaining and enhancing the image, character and value through a proactive and collaborative approach to compliance.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide guidance, advice and assistance to residents, ratepayers and visitors in relation to compliance matters.
- Provide prompt response and timely investigation into complaints received including appropriate customer feedback.
- Assist with the processing of applications, administration and enforcement of the various Acts, Regulations and Local Laws, in a timely, efficient, and effective manner.
- Advise and educate property owners and occupiers of their obligations under the provisions of legislation.
Our ideal candidate will have:
- Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of the application of the Planning and Environment Act 1987, and other relevant legislation and Local Law provisions related to Local Government Compliance.
- Working knowledge of investigation and interview techniques, evidentiary requirements and enforcement options regarding legislation and Local Law & Planning Scheme provisions administered and enforced by Council’s Regulatory Services Department.
- Competent handling customer enquiries, mediating solutions and resolving conflicts. An understanding of the principles of Local Law Legislation and their implementation. Proficient in the interpretation and application of relevant Acts and Regulations and Council policies.
- Knowledge of the enforcement process including notices & orders, penalties, and a understanding of the legal process for prosecutions Current knowledge of best practice techniques in animal control and restraint.
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.
- 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 Service 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 will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
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.