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SalaryApplications Close: 25/01/2023 11:45 PM
Position No: 3166
Division: Compliance & Environmental Health
Location: Northern Suburbs
Work Type: Permanent - Full Time
Permanent - Full time
Band 5A
Salary $102,433.83 + Super + RDO + Commuter use vehicle
About Us
The City of Whittlesea is one of the fastest growing municipalities in Australia and as a local government organisation we play a pivotal role in the everyday lives our community. Our vision is to make Whittlesea 2040: A Place For All by ensuring our residents can enjoy access to local services, facilities and infrastructure.
Our staff are passionate, skilled and diverse, providing a great environment to work in and succeed.
The Role
Make a difference in our community!
An exciting opportunity is available within the Compliance and Environmental Health Department at the City of Whittlesea. The department is transitioning to a new phase with expanded hours of operation.
City of Whittlesea City Compliance Officers investigate and enforce breaches of Local Laws, Environmental Protection Act, Road Safety Act, Road Management Act, and Road Safety Road Rules. Working autonomously and managing your workday this role is required to provide consistent, professional information and advice to internal and external stakeholders and ensure an appropriate balance between education and enforcement.
We need a dynamic employee who are passionate about continuous improvement and ready to take on new challenges. This role will have a focus on ensuring compliance in and around weekend events, recreational areas, roadsides, and unpermitted signage. The role operates from Thursday – Monday and there is no requirement for on call in this role.
About you
A successful applicant will:
- Have a sound knowledge of the Local Government Act 1989/2020, Environmental Protection Act 2017, Road Safety Act 1986, Road Safety Road Rules 2017 and Infringements Act 2006.
- Have at least 2 years experience in a relevant Local Government enforcement role.
- Have obtained a Certificate IV in Government
- Be able to demonstrate experience delivering an exceptional standard of customer service in a high-pressure environment.
- Have integrity of the highest standard.
- Be enthusiastic about change in the workplace.
- Be confident working with new and existing technologies.
- Have a current Australian driver’s license.
- Able to work weekends.
Want to know more?
The full Position Description is available on the careers at Council page at If you have any questions regarding this role, please contact Brett Boys, Coordinator City Compliance on 9217 2210.
To apply for this position, you must address the Key Selection Criteria outlined in the Position Description.
Applications close 11.45pm on Wednesday 25 January 2023
Applications and interviews will take place as suitable candidates are identified.
Please note all applicants must apply online, and no late applications will be accepted.
You must have the right to live and work in Australia to be eligible for this vacancy.
At the City of Whittlesea, we value diversity and appreciate everyone’s strengths. We are an equal opportunity employer and committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce that reflects our municipality. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, people from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds, people with a disability and people identifying as LGBTIQ. The City of Whittlesea is also a Child Safe employer.
In line with the Council’s Covid Vaccination policy, we require staff to be vaccinated to perform duties and/or deliver services to the community. Therefore, if you are successful in the selection process, you will be required to provide evidence of an approved Covid-19 vaccination or authorised medical exemption.
Council is committed to providing an inclusive workplace that encourages employees to participate, without discrimination, in both work-related and other activities conducted within a work context, with the support of workplace adjustments. Where possible, the Council will identify and resolve potential barriers to the recruitment and employment of people with disabilities within the organisation.
If you require a workplace adjustment to support you during the interview process, please email with your request outlining your preferred method of contact. Workplace adjustment (also known as “reasonable adjustment”) is defined as: “Whatever is considered necessary and achievable to enable an employee to perform their job role efficiently and to the best of their abilities”. A Workplace adjustment can be requested at any stage in the recruitment process and/or as a part of the employment of an individual.
