AddressClassification: Administrative Services Officer Class 4
Salary: $80,535 - $86,909 plus superannuation
Position No: 32125
Directorate: Transport Canberra and City Services
Advertised (Gazettal date): 13 May 2024
Contact Officer: Andrew Haines on *************@act.gov.au or (02) 6207 3***
Details: Licensing and Compliance (L&C) is seeking a highly motivated person to undertake the role of Operational Support 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 the Operational Support Officer, who may be required to work outside core hours, reporting directly to the Senior Operational Support Officer.
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:
Mandatory:
- Working with Vulnerable People (WWVP) - Prior to commencing this role, a current registration issued under the Working with Vulnerable People (Background Checking) Act 2011 is required. For further information on Working with Vulnerable People registration refer to - Working with vulnerable people (WWVP) registration (act.gov.au)
- White Card - Workplace Health and Safety Induction (White Card) or willingness to obtain; General Construction Induction Card (White Card)
- To be eligible for permanent employment within the ACT Public Service you must be an Australian citizen or a permanent resident.
- Driver’s licence Class ‘C’ or higher is essential.
- This position does require a National Police Criminal Check.
- This position does require a pre-employment Medical Check.
- 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:
- Experience working in a fast-paced office environment.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Excellent administrative and organisational skills.
- Strong operational knowledge of office and field-based information technology.
- Demonstrated experience in working in a regulatory/compliance environment.
- Certificate IV in Government Investigations 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.
Notes: 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.
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 below.
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.
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