Community Safety Officer
- Part time (0.6), permanent opportunity
- Band 5 – $71,444 per annum, pro-rata + 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:
The Community Safety Officer plays a vital role within the Community Safety team ensuring Local Laws enforcement and assisting with the management of Council’s Pound facility, while being responsible for the welfare of impounded animals and livestock.
As the Community Safety Officer, you will investigate reports and concerns relating to alleged breaches of legislation and regulations, support the Municipal Fire Prevention officer in the delivery of Council’s Fire Prevention Inspection Program and provide prompt, professional and positive customer service experiences.
Key Responsibilities:
- Positively engage with members of the public to encourage voluntary compliance with Acts, Regulations and Local Laws.
- Assist with the processing of applications, administration and enforcement of the various Acts, Regulations and Local Laws in a timely, efficent and effective manner.
- Ensure compliance with, and enforcement as necessary the Domestic Animals Act, Local Laws and Impounding of Livestock Act.
- Work within the Community Safety team to ensure that impounded animals are checked and monitored for ill health and if required, arrange the humane destruction of animals.
- Assist with the animal registration process.
Our ideal candidate will have:
- An understanding of the principles of Local Law legislation and their implementation.
- Developed knowledge and understanding of legislation, guidelines and work practices relating to animal control, law enforcement, fire protection and road traffic control.
- An ability to record and maintain accurate information and records.
- The ability to provide training to staff in all aspects of the role.
Why you will love working at Strathbogie Shire Council:
We understand the need for flexibility and can offer:
- Negotiated 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 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 5pm, Monday 2 June 2025.
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.