Local Laws Ranger COS43

Are you looking for a career-lifestyle opportunity?

Looking for a dynamic and diverse work environment within a supportive organisation?

The Colac Otway Shire Council are seeking an exceptional individual to join our Healthy Environments Department as a Local Laws Ranger.

Located within two hours south-west of Melbourne, Colac Otway is renowned for its magnificent southern coastline, the Otway rainforests and the northern lakes and offers an attractive lifestyle with diverse employment opportunities. Backed by a thriving economy in primary industries, tourism, commercial and community services this is an exceptional career opportunity.

As a Local Laws Ranger you will ensure Council:

• Has appointed an “Authorised Officer” to actively facilitate community compliance with all relevant legislation, regulations, Council Local Laws and policies (including but not limited to Local Laws, Domestic Animal and Livestock control/management, Animal Welfare, Parking Control).
• Assists with the enhancement of community safety and public amenity through an educative approach to the implementation of duties.
• Assists in the Management of the Council Pound and be responsible for the welfare of impounded domestic animals and livestock.
• Investigates complaints and breaches of legislation, regulations and Council Local Laws. Provide accurate advice to the Local Laws Coordinator and other stakeholders, practical solutions and apply penalties as required.
• Performs the functions and duties of an Assistant Municipal Fire Prevention Officer.
• Assists in the achievement of Council’s key purposes and the continuous improvement of its performance.

 Key responsibilities include:

• Local Laws
• Animal Control
• Parking Control
• Enforcement
• Fire Prevention
• Litter Control

Please see position description for more information.

 About You:

To support your success in this role you will have:

• Demonstrated ability to work unsupervised and educate the community on matters relevant to the position in a calm and diplomatic manner.
• Demonstrated ability to manage and deal with difficult people using competent negotiation skills.
• Certificate IV in Government Statutory Compliance, its equivalent or relevant experience in statutory and regulatory enforcement is required.
• Cert IV in Animal Control and Management, its equivalent or relevant experience in animal control/handling/husbandry and welfare of domestic animals and livestock is required.
• Ability to investigate matters, within the requirements of the role including the collection of evidence, such as conducting interviews, photography and samples for analysis where required.
• Ability to interpret and apply the relevant Acts, Regulations, Codes of Practice, Technology, procedures and practices used within the Local Laws Unit.
• Competence in the use of computer systems and the ability to draft correspondence and prepare reports with a high level of accuracy.
• Current Victorian Drivers Licence and Working with Children Card.

Salary information: $70,533.32 to $80,331.12 per annum plus superannuation. 

1. 2. Information to be included with your application:
      • Letter of application 
      • Current resume
      • Key Selection Criteria Responses
   3. Submit your application

Anne Howard

Chief Executive Officer

 Colac Otway Shire Council is a child safe organisation and is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.