AddressClassification: Administrative Services Officer Class 6
Salary: $95,746 - $109,072 plus superannuation
Position No: 13679, Several
Directorate: Transport Canberra and City Services
Advertised (Gazettal date): 01 May 2024
Contact Officer: Tim Hutchens on ************@act.gov.au or (02) 6205 8***
Details: Do you want the opportunity to work with great people in a rewarding career that shapes our city’s future? Do you want to work in a unit which encourages and celebrates successful compliance, prosecutorial, and administrative action? Join Transport Canberra and City Services (TCCS) as we make Canberra attractive, safe, and easy to move around. Licensing and Compliance is looking for an initiative-taking person/s to join its incredible, dynamic team. Licensing and Compliance (L&C) works within TCCS’ City Presentation and is primarily responsible for regulating and licensing public unleased land. The position/s provide investigative support to authorised officers and to other City Presentation units. You will work with numerous pieces of legislation including but not limited to the Urban Forest Act 2023, Public Unleased Land Act 2013, Litter Act 2004, Tree Protection Act 2005, and the Trespass on Territory Lands Act 1932.
The Investigations Team plays a primary role in preparing briefs of evidence for issues referred to the ACT Director of Public Prosecutions and submissions to the Government Solicitor for the ACT Civil and Administrative Tribunal (ACAT). The team also works to develop the skills of authorised officers to ensure investigations undertaken in accordance with legislative requirements and demonstrated best practice. The incumbents will provide outstanding leadership, communicate professionally, and work with flexibility, efficiency, and diplomacy both individually and as part of a complex team effort.
TCCS supports workforce diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive workplace. As part of this commitment, Veterans, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability and those who identify as LGBTIQ are encouraged to apply.
Eligibility/ Other Requirements: The successful applicants must have:
- Can do, positive attitude.
- Driver’s licence Class ‘C’ or higher
- Relevant experience within a law enforcement or regulatory agency.
- High level Government writing skills.
- The willingness to undertake field operations that may be protracted, be prepared to attend the Magistrates Court and the ACT Civil and Administrative Tribunal (ACAT), and present evidence as needed.
Desirable:
- Current First Aid Certificate.
- Diploma in Government Investigations.
- Demonstrated experience in criminal investigations in a regulatory environment.
- Experience in developing / delivering training programs.
- 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 - https://www.accesscanberra.act.gov.au/app/answers/detail/a_id/1804.
Successful applicants must meet suitability requirements (experience, qualifications, and personal character) to be appointed as Authorised Persons under several Acts. These requirements include proven experience, relevant qualifications (outlined under the eligibility requirements listed below), and being of good character, demonstrated through recent criminal history check (undertaken as part of standard ACT Government recruitment procedures for the successful candidate), and character references.
Note: Selection may be based on application and referee reports only. An order of merit pool may be established to fill future vacancies at level over the next 12 months.
How to Apply: Written applications are to be no more than two (2) pages, addressing each of the elements in the Selection Criteria. Please also provide a curriculum vitae and the names and contact details of at least two (2) referees who can attest to your work performance, ability, and attitude (at least one of whom is a current or very recent supervisor). See the attached Position Description for further information about the role.
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.
