Band 5, salary from $72,852.96 +super +monthly day off!  
Officer location 
Maximum Term, - Full time September – 1st December 2024
Engage with seasoned professionals, fostering your growth and success in the world of Compliance Services. 
Together, Different Future  

As one of the fastest growing municipalities in Victoria, Cardinia Shire Council is a dynamic, progressive, and inclusive local council. Our success lies in working together, doing things differently and preparing for the future.  

We are looking for people who dream big and want to be part of creating meaningful change in our community.  

About the opportunity 

As a Compliance Services Officer, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the provision of local laws, covering a spectrum of Animal, Local Laws, and Planning matters. Dive into a challenging yet rewarding environment and play a pivotal role in maintaining community standards and safety within our vibrant municipality. 

You will be kept busy and challenged through handling of complex customer interaction via field operations, front counter and telephone enquiries and provide enforcement services with respect of parking and traffic, local laws, litter, building sites, planning matters and animal management.   

You will need to be available for a rostered “On-call” rotation and programmed after-hours events.  

You will make an impact by 

Enforcing local laws, parking, traffic regulations, and animal management with professionalism. 
Engaging with the community through educational programs to promote understanding of legislation. 
Proactively ensuring public safety by taking a forward-thinking approach to enforcement. 
Handling sensitive information with discretion in adherence to privacy principles. 
Contributing to the integrity of land use and development in compliance with planning legislation 
What you will bring 

Demonstrated working knowledge of relevant legislation (ie  Local Laws, Domestic Animals Act, Planning and Environment Act, Environment Protection Act, Local Government Act, Road Rules etc) and ability to interpret and enforce the above legislation. 
Highly developed customer service and conflict resolution skills.  
Ability to deal humanely with domestic animals and livestock to ensure public safety  
Appreciation of Health & Safety guidelines in terms of risk minimisation strategies.  
Well-developed computer skills.  
Knowledge of the Statutory Planning process and associated legislation, policies, and planning scheme.  
Current Victorian driver’s licence  
Why work with us  

Activity based model.  
Opportunities to work on innovative and impactful initiatives that make a real difference to the community.  
Professional development opportunities, including training and education programs, and leadership development initiatives.  
A commitment to sustainability and environmental stewardship, with initiatives to reduce the Council's carbon footprint and promote sustainable practices in the community.  
A focus on work-life balance, with programs and initiatives designed to support employees' physical and mental well-being.  
Discover these benefits and how we support and value our employees throughout their career journey.  Click here.  
To apply  

Please complete the online application form, including your resume and a brief cover letter demonstrating your suitability to the role.  
Applications close, 4th September 2024.
For further information regarding the role please contact Lauren Wilby, Team Leader Compliance Services on 5943 4548 or refer to the position description.   
Cardinia Shire Council is an equal opportunity employer committed to an equitable, diverse, and socially inclusive work environment and a positive, barrier-free recruitment process. We welcome applicants from an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander heritage, people living with a disability, LGBTIQ+ and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to explore career opportunities with Cardinia Shire Council. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application by contacting us on 1300 787 624.  

All successful applicants will be required to undertake a National Police Check and pre-employment medicals, certain positions may also require a Working with Children Check.  

You must have valid Australian Working Rights to be considered for this role. 



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Working at one of the fastest growing municipalities in Victoria, you will be provided with unique employment and professional development opportunities to support you to achieve your career goals. We provide an environment where staff excel, both in the work they do and in how they learn and develop as people and professionals.

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Working at one of the fastest growing municipalities in Victoria, you will be provided with unique employment and professional development opportunities to support you to achieve your career goals. We provide an environment where staff excel, both in the work they do and in how they learn and develop as people and professionals.

Source: This is an extract from the company's own website

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