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SalaryCommunity Enforcement Lead Officer/ Community Enforcement Officer
Byron Shire Council is focused on partnering with our community and offers pristine beaches, diverse lifestyles, a magnificent natural environment and a subtropical climate.
Byron Shire Council has a high performance, collaborative culture and we value our employees.
As an employee you would partner with an organisation that is taking steps in all areas to reduce our carbon emissions and be an innovative and sustainable council.
We provide a rewarding and flexible working environment and celebrate our values of:
- We lead with enthusiasm and purpose
- We are open, honest and respectful
- We foster well-being and creativity
- We achieve our goals and succeed together
Community Enforcement Officer or Community Enforcement Lead Officer
We are seeking a council compliance officer to join our team, either a Community Enforcement Officer or Community Enforcement Lead Officer.
Officers are responsible for monitoring and enforcing compliance with relevant laws, regulations, and codes of practice within the jurisdiction of New South Wales.
About you:If you are a dedicated professional with a passion for regulatory compliance and a desire to make a positive impact in the community, we invite you to apply for a compliance officer role at Byron Shire Council.
About you: Community Enforcement Officer:
- Knowledge of the principles of law enforcement including the rules of evidence, procedural fairness and officer discretion with experience dealing with the public, conflict resolution and difficult situations and issues (Grade 4).
- For Grade 6 level, in addition to above, the candidate will have relevant qualifications or experience in development assessment, environmental studies, building surveying or a related discipline.
- Desirable – demonstrated knowledge and experience in local government regulations.
About you: Community Enforcement Lead Officer:
- A strong background in regulatory compliance, including illegal development, with a focus on local government regulations and policies.
- Three + years’ experience in a similar role.
- Demonstrated knowledge and experience in government investigations (Grade 7) plus tertiary or base level professional qualifications in development assessment, environmental studies, building surveying or a related discipline (Grade 9).
- Desirable – demonstrated knowledge and experience in illegal development.
- Full-time contract role (38 hours per week) to 27th December 2024, with likely extension.
- Flexible working arrangements.
- Salary and Conditions will be in accordance with the NSW Local Government (State) Award with an appointment at a salary in the range of Grade 4, $58,271 to $67,516 per annum, Grade 6 $66,085 - $76,570 per annum and Grade 7/9 $79,088 - $91,636 (dependent upon skills and experience).
- Career development and training opportunities.
- Attractive salary packaging scheme.
- Employee Assistance Program (4 sessions per year).
- Fitness Passport.
- Health and Wellbeing days.
- 11% Superannuation.
Location:
This position is based at Mullumbimby, however Council can require you to work from other work sites as required for operational reasons.
Contact:Sarah Nagel, Manager Public & Environmental Services, Phone: (02) 6626 7***
Closing date:10pm (NSW time), Wednesday 13th March 2024.
Position Description:We believe in diversity, inclusion and equality and are committed to ensuring that our workplaces are a reflection of our community. We recognise the benefits that diversity and inclusion brings, and in turn encourage talented people from all backgrounds, abilities and identities to apply for our vacancies.
We are open to discussing flexible working arrangements and encourage our people to explore new ways of working – including part-time, job-share or working from different locations. Everyone can ask about it.
We strongly encourage applications from people with disability and will provide reasonable adjustments in our recruitment process and in the workplace. If you need an adjustment during the recruitment process, please call or email the contact person listed above, and also advise us of your preferred method of communication.
