Team Leader Local Laws - Traffic & Compliance

Team Leader Local Laws - Traffic & Compliance

Permanent Full Time

Location: Morwell

Salary Range: $91,663.12 - $99,412.18 plus $11% Superannuation

Department: Safe Communities

Do you want to make an IMPACT?

About the role

As the Team leader Local Laws -Traffic & Compliance, you will contribute to the maintenance and improvement of residential amenity, community safety and environmental standards within the municipality through the enforcement of legislative controls and council policies relating to municipal law enforcement.

You will provide advice and assistance to members of the Latrobe City community in regard to policies and legislation governing he functions of the municipal laws and foster a cooperative relationship using education, negotiation and consultation to resolve problems.

You will also lead the operations of both the Traffic and Compliance team and School Crossing Supervision program including providing leadership, support and guidance as well as corporate monitoring and reporting.

About You

For this role we are seeking someone who has experience working in an enforcement/compliance environment with the ability to correctly interpret and enforce relevant legislation and policies. You will have ability to communicate effectively and provide quality customer service and demonstrated ability in effectively dealing with conflict or stressful situations.

You will have:

• Post-secondary training to Certificate IV in Civic Compliance or equivalent and/or relevant experience in law enforcement.
• Proven ability to conduct investigations, instigate appropriate enforcement action and, where necessary, conduct interviews and prepare briefs of evidence and present evidence in court of law.
• Ability to understand Court procedures and give evidence regarding a prosecution for offences in the Magistrates Court and at VCAT or both.
• Ability to effectively communicate with people from a diverse range of backgrounds.
  
• Ability to contribute to a positive team culture in a high pressure environment
• A current Victorian driver's license.

Successful applicants are required to apply for and satisfactorily obtain a National Police Check and Working with Children Check.

Go Further at Latrobe City Council

A career with us begins with a desire to empower and make positive change within our Latrobe City Community. At council you will get stuck into interesting work and experience growth as you see the impact you make unfold right in front of you.

Why work for us?

At Latrobe City Council we are an equal opportunity employer who invests heavily in our employees.

We offer a range of training and personal development opportunities including a structured Leadership Development Program and study assistance.

At Latrobe City Council you will enjoy flexible working options including working from home, and we offer benefits such as salary packaging and access to our health and wellbeing programs.

We want you to join our team and provide the best services possible for a fast-growing regional municipality in the heart of Gippsland

To apply:

Visit www.latrobe.vic.gov.au/careers to submit your application by 11.59pm Wednesday 14 February 2024.

Contact John Bourke, Coordinator Locals Laws on 0439 521 *** for a confidential discussion.

Diversity and Inclusion

At Latrobe City Council we value workforce diversity and inclusion, where individual uniqueness is embraced. We value diverse life experiences and the perspectives of our people, whilst providing high-quality services to all members of our community, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, religion, cultural background, disability, or sexuality.

At Latrobe City Council we are committed to providing positive employment opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and welcome employment applications from candidates of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background. Council's Indigenous Employment Program is available to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent applicants and can be contacted at ***************@latrobe.vic.gov.au or by calling 1300 367 700.

We at Latrobe City Council strongly encourage people with disability and diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles. If we can assist you with any reasonable adjustments in order to submit your application for this role, please contact the Careers team via email at *******@latrobe.vic.gov.au or call 5128 6113 noting your preferred method of communication and contact details and a member of the team will be in touch.

Latrobe City Council is an equal opportunity employer and works in the interest of the safety of children and young people. Our recruitment processes reflect this commitment.