Address About Us
Mornington Peninsula Shire is Victoria's destination municipality, characterised by unique townships, highly productive agriculture, world renowned landscapes, tourist regions, and areas of national and international conservation significance within a vital Green Wedge.
The Shire is responsible for a broad range of infrastructure and community services that support the wellbeing and prosperity of our diverse community. With approximately 900 employees, it is a busy and vibrant workplace.
What’s on Offer
Culture – Positive, fun and inclusive work environment that is underpinned by our core values which are integral to everything we do. These are Integrity, Openness, Courage, Respect, and Excellence.
Security – Permanent full-time, based in the Mornington office. Band 5 - $75,386 per annum (excl. super)
Leadership – Contribute to the strategic outcomes delivered by Mornington Peninsula Shire with an organisation who focuses on our people and the community.
Job Satisfaction – Have a meaningful impact on the community by contributing to achieve positive outcomes across the Mornington Peninsula Shire
About the Role
Reporting to the Team Leader - Community Safety, the core responsibilities include:
Responding to and investigating reports and concerns relating to alleged breaches of Acts, Regulations and Council Local Laws including animal management and traffic/parking controls
Encouraging and maintaining compliance through enforcement and negotiation and when required, prosecution of breaches against Acts, Regulations and Council Local Laws in accordance with standard operating procedures and work protocols.
Providing clear and effective communication to Council, management, team members and the public in matters related to improving compliance with Acts, Regulations and Local Laws falling within the functions of the Community Safety Team.
Preparing briefs of evidence and providing technical advice to ensure the success of prosecutions and providing feedback and guidance when required.
Liaising with other agencies including police, government departments and other Councils, as required, in relation to enforcement activity, industry developments and staff training and development.
About You
Experience in the investigation of complaints and law enforcement in animal management, parking and local law compliance.
Experience in preparing briefs and giving evidence in the Magistrates’ Court.
Experience in the handling and management of animals, including livestock.
Experience in the hardware and software systems used in local government compliance.
How to Apply
If this role sounds like you, click 'Apply'.
The Mornington Peninsula Shire is committed to creating a diverse and safe environment. We are proud to be an equal opportunity and Child Safe employer. We encourage applications from First Nations people, culturally and linguistically diverse people, people with disabilities, neurodiverse people, and people of all genders, sexualities and age groups.
Mornington Peninsula Shire undertakes a variety of employment screening checks. This includes employment references, Working with Children Checks and National Police Checks.
Applicants must have valid Australian work rights.
For further information about the role, you can download the Position Description by clicking 'Apply'. For a confidential discussion about this opportunity, please contact: Merg Mikaelian, Team Leader - Community Safety, on (03) 5950 1368.
Applications Close: 6pm, Monday 4th March
