Compliance Officer | Full-Time Permanent

Classification: Administrative Services Officer Class 5
Salary: $89,114 - $94,120 plus superannuation
Position No: 62579, Several
Directorate: Transport Canberra and City Services
Advertised (Gazettal date): 05 June 2024
Contact Officer: Andrew Haines on *************@act.gov.au or (02) 6207 3***

Details: Licensing and Compliance (L&C) is seeking highly motivated people to undertake the role of Compliance Officer within the Compliance Team. The team is responsible for investigating breaches of legislation enforced by TCCS under relevant legislation including, the Public Unleased Land Act 2013, Litter Act 2004, Urban Forest Act 2023, the Trespass on Territory Lands Act 1932, and Uncollected Goods Act 1996.

Currently based at Reid Depot, the team is responsible for keeping unleased Territory land safe and amendable by responding to applications and complaints, which include:

• investigation of unapproved use of unleased land including illegal camping and unapproved storage of materials.
• investigation of littering offences and illegal dumping.
• investigation of line-of-sight problems pertaining to nature strip developments, objects, trees, or foliage.
• enforcement of the Code of Practice for Movable Signs,
• investigation of overhanging foliage obstructing public footpaths.
• compliance checks for permits issued under the Public Unleased Land Act 2013;
• abandoned vehicle removal.
• shopping trolley regulation; and
• sharps removal.

The Compliance Team is operational on a Monday to Friday roster and a degree of flexibility is expected from Compliance Team Officers, who may be required to work outside core hours, reporting directly to the Operations Manager.

L&C achieves its objectives through a combination of engagement, education and enforcement action using a risk-based and proportionate enforcement regime to ensure that the amenity and natural value of public unleased land is protected; and facilitating the use of public unleased land.

Eligibility/Other Requirements: Applicants are required to:

Mandatory:

• Permanent Resident of Australia.
• Driver’s licence Class ‘C’ or higher is essential.
• This position does require a pre-employment medical check.
• This position does require a police criminal check.
• This position does require a Working with Vulnerable People Registration. This can be obtained within starting in the position.
• ACT Occupational Health & Safety Construction Induction (White Card). This can be obtained within starting in the position.
• The ability to be available in an operational field-based environment within core hours.
• The ability to be flexible and on occasions and be willing to work outside core hours. Some weekend work may be required.
• Willingness to wear a uniform.

Desirable:

• Demonstrated experience in working in a regulatory/compliance environment.
• Certificate IV in Government Investigation or equivalent or an ability to obtain within 12 months of employment.
• Current First Aid Certificate or an ability to obtain within 12 months of employment.
• Experience working in a fast-paced office environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent administrative skills.
• Excellent organisational skills.
• Strong operational knowledge of office and field-based information technology.

Notes: Multiple full-time positions are available. Selection may be based on application and referee reports only. A merit pool may be established to fill future vacancies over the next 12 months. This position is being readvertised and previous applicants need not reapply as they will be considered.

How to Apply: Please submit a written application (no more than two pages) addressing the Selection Criteria listed under the ‘What You Require’ section. Please include your current curriculum vitae and the names of two referees and their contact details.

Applications should be submitted via the Apply Now Button.

Applicants should note that a Joint Selection Committee (JSC) established in accordance with the collective/enterprise agreement provisions will assess all applications for this position.

Multiple full-time positions are available.