AddressPermanent, Full Time Position
$36.27 - $39.36 per hour + OT + allowances & 12% Superannuation
Banana Shire is situated in Central Queensland, Australia located 120 km west of the growing industrial city and port of Gladstone - and an easy drive to the city of Rockhampton.
Our population is approximately 15,000 people spread over 28,577 square kilometres. Major industries in the area include Coal Mining, Power Generation, Beef Production, dryland cropping and irrigation such as lucerne and cotton.
Our urban centres and towns include Moura, Taroom, Banana, Baralaba, Dululu, Goovigen, Jambin, Thangool, Theodore, Wowan and Cracow.
The Opportunity
Banana Shire Council has an opportunity for a suitably experienced or motivated individual to join Council’s Compliance Team to investigate and enforce regulatory functions, animal control and other local laws.
Key Accountability and Responsibilities will include:
- Investigating and enforcing regulatory matters
- Educating the community to promote understanding and compliance
- Animal handling
- Reporting writing and other administration tasks
About the Person
To be successful in this position, you will have confidence in animal behaviour, control and identification together with the ability to interpret and enforce legislation and Council Local Laws.
You will be a strong communicator with high level negotiation and conflict resolution skills.
What can we offer you?
- Competitive rates (depending on qualifications and experience);
- Positive and dynamic team members to work with
- Flexible work arrangements
- Opportunities for on-call and/or call-out and overtime – which attracts penalty rates
- Work in an industry where hard work and professionalism is recognised, and combined with work/life balance flexibility and job security
- Mentoring and coaching opportunities to increase your industry knowledge;
- Ability to contribute to the community and make the Banana Shire an attractive place to live and visit;
- Wellness programs, social club and employee assistance program.
Eligibility requirements
- Certificate IV in Government or the commitment to obtain
- Blue Card – Working with Children Check
- Queensland C class drivers license
- To be considered for this position, you must have adequate unrestricted rights to work in Australia
Desirable
- Queensland General Safety Induction (Construction Industry) Certification.
To apply:
Visit Banana Shire Council website www.banana.qld.gov.au for an Information Pack.
Applications close 5 July 2024
