Compliance Officer

ARE YOU AN EXPERIENCED COMPLIANCE OFFICER WITH AN INTEREST IN LOCAL GOVERNMENT?

About the position

The Compliance Officer position will be responsible for investigating, monitoring, and enforcement of environmental health, local law, animal management, regulated parking and development legislation.  
This position will work under general direction.

• The salary range for this position is $77,223.52 - $82,594.58 gross per annum, plus 17.5% annual leave loading and up to 12.65% superannuation.
• This is a Permanent Full time position based in the Toowoomba CBD.
• CBD Parking provided.
• Work in a safety-conscious organisation - home safe every day!
• Active social club – TRC Employee’s Association.
• Access to the Fitness Passport Program - providing access to a wide range of local health, fitness, and leisure facilities with a single membership.
• Employee Assistance Program – free 24 hour nationwide confidential counselling services for employees and their families going through personal or work-related problems.

How to be successful in this position - Success Criteria

1. Hold the mandatory qualification(s), training and/or experience, as outlined under the 'Success Criteria' in the Position Description (Once logged into your Seek account, click the ‘Apply’ button to be redirected to the Toowoomba Regional Council advertisement to access the Position Description and to apply).
2. Demonstrated ability to gain a working knowledge of relevant legislation, policies, and procedures.
3. High level written and oral communication skills including demonstrated skill in production of investigation report writing.
4. An aptitude to identify and seek opportunities to improve and accept change where improvement is identified.
5. Demonstrated ability to research and collect appropriate data, prioritise work, use own initiative, and contribute insightful, innovative, and creative ideas to solve problems and make informed outcome focused decisions in a consistent, objective, and timely manner showing diligence, care, and attention.
6. Proven ability to undertake a range of activities including inquiries and investigations, utilising evidence gathering techniques, initiative, judgement, and decision making to achieve appropriate outcomes.
7. Demonstrated commitment to delivering quality services to the community and other branches of Council with integrity and respect.
8. An aptitude and confidence to competently deal with difficult and sensitive situations.
9. High level of adaptability and flexibility i.e. able to work outside ordinary hours and/or provide support to Council as required.
10. Demonstrated commitment to teamwork and the maintenance of a collaborative and supportive work environment by developing effective work relations with internal and external stakeholders and display a positive and solution focused attitude during those interactions.
11. Understanding of and commitment to Council’s Organisational Value and Behaviour of Accountability.

How to apply

To apply, please submit two documents:

1. A two (2) page cover letter addressing the 'Success Criteria' in the Position Description; and
2. Your current resume.

The preferred candidate will be required to undertake a Criminal History Check and a pre-employment medical assessment to assess their ability to perform the genuine occupational requirements of the position.

PLEASE NOTE: Your application may not be considered if you do not follow the instructions outlined above.

Visit our website www.tr.qld.gov.au/jobs for information on how to apply for jobs at Toowoomba Regional Council.  Applicants are encouraged to apply online.

For further information

Please contact Ianessa Hoffman on (07) 4688 6*** within business hours.

Closing date

The closing date for applications is at 11:45pm on Monday, 29 January.

About Council

The Toowoomba Region is about rich traditions and bold ambitions. Our long and proud agricultural history has evolved Toowoomba into Australia’s second largest inland city supporting diverse townships in the Council area and acting as a service centre for South West Qld and North West NSW.  The region is boldly forging new opportunities around the Surat Basin resource sector, education, health, transport and massive infrastructure investments.  Growth hasn’t come at the expense of liveability though, with Toowoomba twice voted in the top 5 most family friendly cities in Australia.

Toowoomba Regional Council services a regional population of 166,500 and employs a team of approximately 1,800 staff, dedicated and passionate about delivering excellent customer service to the community, residents and visitors throughout the region.  We recognise that our success depends upon attracting and retaining skilled and talented staff and offer a wide variety of interesting challenges and opportunities to develop your career.