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SalaryEast Gippsland is a natural playground with over 21,000 square km of land including high country, nine national parks, two significant marine parks, Australia’s largest navigable inland lake system and stunning coastlines included!
East Gippsland Shire Council is a large regional council covering 10% of Victoria. With a workforce of over 600 passionate community members, EGSC offers challenging and rewarding skills development and the ability to work with a range of teams across a range of locations.
A unique blend of nature, culture, and recreational opportunities, East Gippsland Shire is a captivating destination for those looking to broaden their skills whilst enjoying an enviable lifestyle.
The Opportunity
As a Community Laws Officer, you’ll ensure the peace, order, safety and amenity of the Shire by providing both the community and internal Council employees with guidance and information to ensure they are compliant with relevant acts, regulations and local laws. You’ll investigate complaints and develop solutions using mediation, negotiation and enforcement action when required.
You’ll take on:
- Assessing and making recommendations in respect to applications made to Council under the relevant provisions of the General Local Law
- Patrolling designated parking areas to ensure good traffic flow and issuing parking infringement notices where breaches of legislation are identified
- Completing and actioning appropriate notices, infringements and legal documentation as required
- Advising, assisting and making recommendations on fire prevention and related matters
- Participating in animal control functions including responding to complaints and emergency situations
This is a full time, ongoing position and is based primarily in Orbost with travel to Bairnsdale, Lakes Entrance and across East Gippsland as required. You’ll also join an on-call roster responding after normal business hours and on weekends to calls of an urgent nature.
Things You’re Proud Of (Key Selection Criteria)
- A relevant qualification and experience in Law Enforcement or a preparedness to undertake training pertinent to the role.
- Good oral and written communication skills.
- Ability to utilise information technology applicable to the role.
- Excellent customer service skills, conflict/dispute resolution and negotiating skills
- A current, valid Victorian driver’s licence.
Things We’re Proud Of
- Tools of Trade use vehicle provided
- Monthly ADO schedule
- Work on a banded salary that increases annually to the top end of the band.
- Opportunities for professional development including study assistance
- 14 weeks paid parental leave
- Annual leave loading
- Employee Assistance Program and Social Club
- Great work-life balance, so close to great holiday destinations, beaches, mountains, parks and lakes.
How To Apply
If this sounds like your next move, apply now and attach:
- A cover letter stating why you are interested in the position and what you will bring to East Gippsland Shire Council
- A current resume which includes your personal details, education, qualifications, work experience and the contact details of two (2) work-related referees.
- A statement providing detailed responses to each of the key selection criteria as stated in the position description.
Questions? For a confidential discussion about the position or to learn more, please contact Karen MacDonald, Community Laws Coordinator, on (03) 5153 9***.
East Gippsland Shire Council is committed to being a diverse and inclusive organisation that supports flexible and accessible working arrangements for all. This includes people with a disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people who identify as LGBTIQA+, gender diverse people, religiously, culturally and linguistically diverse people and people of any age.
East Gippsland Shire Council is committed to upholding the Child Safe Standards and has a zero tolerance for child abuse and harm. To uphold these standards a valid working with children check is required to be held for applicable positions.
