AddressGeorges River Council has an opportunity for a Ranger - Waste to join the Environment & Planning Team.
The Ranger-Waste will join the Environmental Health & Regulatory Services Unit of Georges River Council. This role involves undertaking regulatory duties relating to illegal waste matters and unattended items unlawfully in public places on behalf of Council.
What We Offer
- Permanent, Fulltime – 70 hours per fortnight
- Salary from $76,264.60 - $88,364.17 per annum plus 11% superannuation (dependent on the skills, qualifications and relevant experience of the suitable candidate)
- Conveniently located in Hurstville CBD
- Monday to Friday shifts (with remote response and call back agreement)
- Designated Leaseback Vehicle
- Health and Wellbeing Paid Leave
- Parental Leave and Support
- Fitness passport program offering discounted membership for you and your family for selected facilities
- Employee Assistance Program
- Sponsored Study Program
About The Role
The successful candidate will be required to undertake enforcement duties on behalf of Council to assist in providing safe and accessible public places for the community. You will be required to provide quality customer service and regulatory investigations on illegal dumping and unattended items. This Includes:
- Design and implement a surveillance program throughout the LGA to compliment the current illegal dumping, monitoring and investigations procedures with correct reporting.
- To investigate and accurately record evidence to substantiate a breach of legislation in accordance with Council’s record keeping policy and the rules of evidence.
- Gather evidence, conduct interviews, issue Notices, Orders, Clean Up Directions, Penalty Notices as necessary to support appropriate regulatory action on illegal activity.
- Undertake regular patrols of the LGA to monitor the use of Council land for illegal dumping, with particular emphasis on identifying potential emerging and known locations used as illegal waste and trolley dumping ‘hot spots’ to encourage compliance with legislation.
- Undertake inspections, document and advise the customer of the outcome of service requests in accordance with corporate response times for those matters under the position's responsibility.
- Regulate those matters within the LGA where Council is the appropriate regulatory authority, primarily under the Protection of the Environment Operations Act 1997 and Public Spaces (Unattended Property) Act 2021, however may be required to assist with other regulatory functions within the Unit.
- Liaise with Council’s key stakeholders as necessary to help ensure service levels and community expectations are being met.
- Promote compliance with the Code of Practice for Class 2 Items under the Public Spaces (Unattended Property) Act 2021, by operators, and undertake any necessary regulatory action for non-compliance.
- Prepare court documents and present evidence to Court as required.
The successful candidate will have
- Certificate IV in Local Government (Regulatory Services) or equivalent Regulatory Qualifications or enrolled in and working towards such qualification or demonstrated relevant regulatory experience
- Class C Drivers Licence
- Previous experience in undertaking public sector regulatory duties
- Understanding of the development of risk assessments and Work Method Statements
- Experience in the use of the SEINS system
- Experience in the issuing of Notices, Orders and Fines under legislation for which Council is the appropriate regulatory authority
- Knowledge of and experience in the investigation of offences under the Protection of the Environment Operations Act pertaining to waste and litter, and regulatory functions of the Public Spaces (Unattended Property) Act
- Experience in interviewing techniques, taking statements, preparation of statements for prosecution and attendance/representation in Court
- Sound verbal and written communication skills
- Sound computer skills - experience in the use of Excel, Word and Outlook
- High level of customer service focus with sound conflict resolution and mediation skills
- Flexibility to work outside of and in addition to normal hours of work when required
- Proven ability to work well within a team environment
- A demonstrated commitment to EEO and WHS principles
Other Desirable Attributes
- Knowledge and understanding of local government processes and procedure
- Knowledge of the Surveillance Devices Act 2007
- Knowledge of the use of TechOne, CM9 or CiA request management systems
- The ability to speak a community language (e.g., Arabic, Mandarin, Cantonese, Italian, Greek, Macedonian or Vietnamese)
For further information on key accountabilities, or required skills, experience and qualifications, please refer to the Position Description.
You may also contact Haemish Bongers, Coordinator Parking and Rangers on 9330 9582 to arrange a confidential discussion.
Applications must be completed and submitted via our website. Closing Date: Thursday, 6 June 2024 at 11.59 PM AEST
Offers of employment at Georges River Council are contingent upon satisfactory results of a thorough background check.
Georges River Council aims to be a leading, people-focused organisation delivering outstanding results for our community and city. We foster our values of Accountability, Professionalism, Unity and Honesty and take pride in promoting the image of Council in the community.
We are committed to building a workplace culture that values diversity and inclusion, and welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, workers of all ages, people with disabilities, people who identify as LGBTIQIA+ and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
At Georges River Council we are committed to putting children first and championing child safety within our community. We actively advocate for the rights of children and young people and will uphold our commitment as a child safe organisation.
Please note you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or a permanent resident or have unlimited working rights (with no Visa restrictions) in Australia to apply for this position.
