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_"YOU COULD MAKE ALL THE DIFFERENCE"_

Primary Work Location:
Wyong NSW**-
Diverse and autonomous role reducing illegal dumping incidents across the Central Coast:

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  Work/Life Balance
• 9 day fortnight and flexible/hybrid work arrangements available**:
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  Temporary full time contract currently until June 2023 (with possibility of extension):

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Salary between $1,276 to $1,531 per week + super + leaseback vehicle

• Central Coast Council is committed to the goals of equal opportunity employment. We aim to provide a work environment for our employees that fosters equity, diversity and respect._
• Council is committed to providing safe environments that protect the physical, emotional, cultural and social wellbeing of children on the Central Coast._

Ideally located on the northern fringe of Sydney and just an hour's drive from Newcastle, the Central Coast offers one of the best places in Australia to live and work.

Today the Central Coast is one of the fastest growing regions in NSW, with the third largest Local Government Area (LGA) in NSW and the 6th Largest LGA in Australia.

This autonomous position plays a key role in reducing illegal dumping incidents across the Central Coast LGA.

The role offers flexibility in how you carry out your diverse work load, which could involve anything from being out in the community assessing and investigating dumping incidents, to interpreting legislation, conducting investigations and preparing documents for court.

The role is supported by a broader team within Council including rangers and environmental protection officers and interacts regularly with other Local Councils in the Hunter and Sydney regions, as well as a range of other government agencies.

Key activities include

• Investigate incidents of illegal dumping and illegal landfilling within the Local Government area
• Conduct verbal, written and electronic interviews of witnesses and persons of interest
• Prepare correspondence, reports, notices, infringements, notices and other Statutory Instruments under relevant legislation, as well as necessary documents for court proceedings.

_About You_

• You ideally hold a Certificate IV qualification in Local Government (Regulatory Services), or you have extensive experience in a similar law enforcement role
• You bring sound investigation skills and experience in interviewing offenders and preparing relevant documents for court
• You are experienced in interpreting legislation, and ideally have sound knowledge of the Protection of the Environment Operations Act 199
• Your ability to negotiate and manage conflict effectively is a key strength
• You enjoy working autonomously
• Having a work life balance is important to you

_About Us_

• We are a large organisation delivering a wide variety of services to our local community
• You'll be joining a team committed to the protection of our environment, who excel at what they do
• We offer an attractive range of benefits to our employees.

Please refer to the Position Description
for detailed information on the position and required skills and experience.

This role provides a commencing salary range of between $1,276 to $1,531 per week dependent on skills and experience + 10.5% superannuation.

A vehicle is provided for official duties and private use leaseback is available in accordance with Council's Vehicle Policy.

A 9 day fortnight work-cycle currently applies to this role,
with flexible/hybrid working arrangements available.

• Central Coast Council is committed to ensuring the health, safety and wellbeing of all of our employees. In accordance with Council's WHS requirements and COVID19 Safety Plans we require all employees to be fully vaccinated with an approved COVID19 vaccine._

Enquiries:
Shann Mitchell Section Manager Environment and Public Health on

• If you are deaf, hearing or speech impaired, you can contact us through the National Relay Service TTY call or Speak & Listen _

Closing Date:
Applications close at Midnight on Sunday 26 February 2023.

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HOW TO APPLY
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Attach your qualifications and licences

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