Community Safety Support Officer
- Full time, temporary – 2 years
- Band 3 – $62,173 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:
The Community Safety Support Officer will primarily assist the Community Safety Officer with a broad range Local Laws enforcement including parking compliance, litter enforcement, fire prevention along with assisting with the maintenance of the Council’s Pound facility.
This role will suit someone with a keen interest in community safety and animal management/husbandry. The successful candidate will undertake Certificate IV in Animal Regulation and Management and Government Investigation.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist with the processing of applications, administration and enforcement of the various Acts, Regulations and Local Laws, in a timely, efficient, and effective manner.
- Meet customers’ needs and expectations by responding to and Investigating customer reports and concerns relating to alleged breaches of the Domestic Animals Act, Local Laws, and the Impounding of Livestock Act with the assistance of a Compliance Officer.
- Assist with the animal registration process.
Our ideal candidate will have:
- Demonstrated experience in the handling of domestic animals and livestock.
- Ability to work cooperatively and relate professionally and enthusiastically to a diverse range of people, both externally.
- Demonstrated ability to show initiative and act professionally, with discretion, integrity, and confidentiality.
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.
- 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 9 December 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.