Work type
Permanent Full Time
Location
Dandenong
Department
Community Strengthening
Local Laws Officer
$78,231- $90312 pa (plus Overtime, Allowances and Super)
Option of a 9 day fortnight or 19 day month
Permanent Full-Time
About Us
Located 35km to the southeast of Melbourne, Greater Dandenong City Council covers 129 square kilometres and has a population of over 169,000 people. The central activities district is Melbourne's second largest retail and commercial centre and includes large shopping complexes at Dandenong and Keysborough as well as the highly popular Dandenong Market.
Greater Dandenong City Council is the most culturally diverse locality in Australia, with residents from over 150 different birthplaces, nearly two-thirds of whom were born overseas. Key industries include manufacturing, health care and social assistance, retail trade, wholesale trade and transport.
We are a progressive organisation of exceptional character that offers a dynamic and rewarding work environment to approximately 900 employees. We recognise that our staff are vital to the delivery of excellent service to our community and the achievement of our long-term vision. We invest in the development of our people, and we strive to be a workplace that is respectful, engaged, accountable, creative and honest.
About the role
Calling all Local Law Officers!
Are you ready for a new and rewarding career?
Make a difference in our community within our Local Laws Team.
Our Local Laws team is seeking an experienced and dedicated officer to join our team.
This exciting role sits within Council's Community Amenity Department, reporting to the Coordinator of Community Compliance. Community Amenity encompasses a range of functions including Animal Management, Local Laws, Parking Management, Public Safety & Security and Councils School Crossings Service and brings something different every day.
This role is pitched at someone with legal background, whether that be in currently studying or if you are already out in the field.
You will be responsible for providing education to the Greater Dandenong community with regard to policies and legislation governing, Local Laws, fire prevention, litter and the environment while enforcing legislative controls relating to domestic animals, Local Law activity, land use, school crossing supervision and civic compliance.
You will be part of a fast-paced, dynamic team that faces daily challenges and demands of our fast growing and bustling municipality.
To Apply
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