Senior Community Laws Officer

We Are East Gippsland Shire

East Gippsland is a natural playground with over 21,000 square km of land including high country, nine national parks, two significant marine parks, Australia’s largest navigable inland lake system and stunning coastlines included!

East Gippsland Shire Council is a large regional council covering 10% of Victoria. With a workforce of over 600 passionate community members, EGSC offers challenging and rewarding skills development and the ability to work with a range of teams across a range of locations.

A unique blend of nature, culture, and recreational opportunities, East Gippsland Shire is a captivating destination for those looking to broaden their skills whilst enjoying an enviable lifestyle.

The Opportunity

As the Senior Community Laws Officer for East Gippsland Shire Council, you’ll ensure the peace, order, safety and amenity of the Shire by providing both the community and internal Council employees with guidance and information to ensure they are compliant with relevant acts, regulations and local laws.

Your day to day may include:

• Providing leadership and guidance to the Community Laws team, and acting as Coordinator during periods of absence
• Participating in animal control functions including responding to complaints and emergency situations
• General law enforcement including impounding of vehicles and parking infringements where required
• Assisting in the resolution of enquiries, complaints and problems identified by the public
• Advising, assisting and making recommendations on fire prevention
• Preparing rosters for and oversight of School Crossing supervisors

This is a permanent, full time opportunity leading a team of Community Laws Officers and School Crossing Supervisors and is based from Bairnsdale and Lakes Entrance. You’ll also join an on-call roster responding after normal business hours and on weekends to calls of an urgent nature.

Things You’re Proud Of (Key Selection Criteria)

• Experience in a regulatory and enforcement field.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ensures a culture of action and exceptional customer service
• Ability to utilise information technology.
• Experience in the supervision of staff.
• Good customer service skills, conflict/dispute resolution and negotiating skills.
• A current, valid Victorian driver’s licence

If successful, you will need to undertake a police check, pre-employment medical check and hold a current and valid Working With Children Check. You must also be legally entitled to work in Australia.

Things We’re Proud Of

• Tools of Trade use vehicle provided
• Monthly ADO schedule
• Work on a banded salary that increases annually to the top end of the band
• Discounted membership to our Recreation Centres
• Annual leave loading
• 14 weeks paid parental leave
• Opportunities for professional development including study assistance
• Employee Assistance Program and Social Club
• Great work-life balance, close to great holiday destinations, beaches, mountains, parks and lakes.

How To Apply

If this sounds like your next move, apply now and attach:

• A'¯cover letter'¯stating why you are interested in the position and what you will bring to East Gippsland Shire Council
• A current resume which includes your personal details, education, qualifications, work experience and the contact details of two (2) work-related referees.
• A statement providing detailed responses to each of the key selection criteria as stated in the position description.

Applications close at 11.59pm on Sunday 25 February 2024.

Questions? For a confidential discussion about the position or to learn more, please contact Karen MacDonald, Community Laws Coordinator, on (03) 5153 9***.

East Gippsland Shire Council is committed to being a diverse and inclusive organisation that supports flexible and accessible working arrangements for all. This includes people with a disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people who identify as LGBTIQA+, gender diverse people, religiously, culturally and linguistically diverse people and people of any age.

East Gippsland Shire Council is committed to upholding the Child Safe Standards and has a zero tolerance for child abuse and harm. To uphold these standards a valid working with children check is required to be held for applicable positions.