Coordinator Health, Prosecutions and Review

Take the next step into a senior leadership position for a vibrant and progressive metro Council
Unique transformational leadership role responsible for large and diverse teams
$128,620 to $147,535 (plus super and monthly RDO)
The City of Boroondara is characterised by its leafy neighbourhoods, park and playgrounds, with heritage character, bustling shopping centres, and relaxed and peaceful streets. It’s a great place to live and visit, and a fantastic place to work. Civic Services is the primary regulatory Department and with over 100 personnel, our purpose is to protect the health, safety, amenity and assets of the City of Boroondara.
A little bit about the role
A unique opportunity has come about to lead a large and diverse portfolio in Council’s Civic Services department. Our vision is to be recognised as an industry leader in shaping our community to be liveable, safe, sustainable, and enjoyable.
Reporting to the Manager Civic Services, the Coordinator is primarily a Health professional and is responsible for the successful delivery of the Health Services Team and its environmental health officers performing food inspections, tobacco sales and mosquito trapping program, as well as many other initiatives.
Included in the Coordinator remit is our qualified and reputable Prosecutions Team that delivers prosecutorial services for all Civic Services compliance teams as well as across the broader Urban Living directorate.
Finally, the Coordinator overseas the Infringement Review Team and its important statutory function and the Infringements Act.
A key function of the role will be to step back and take a department-led approach the Civic Services Leadership team (Coordinators and Manager) to drive efficiencies and outcomes together. The Coordinator is well supported by an experienced, collaborative leadership team who value working together as one and creating a shared direction and pathway.
The City of Boroondara is currently undertaking a transformation of its core technology and processes to modernise the way it delivers its services to the community.
A little bit about you
Extensive relevant experience in a similar role or industry, preferably with a relevant tertiary qualification in a Business and/or Legal discipline.
You are passionate about the development of others and have proven success in mentoring large multidisciplinary teams.
You have highly developed organisational and time management that supports you to excel at priority setting for yourself and your teams.
You lead by personal example and connect people to an organisation’s vision and purpose.
Committed to delivering an outstanding customer experience and streamlining and proactively leading continuous improvements.
You possess a high degree of emotional intelligence and are a great communicator who is just as open to hearing bad news as the good news. You’re an expert at getting to know your team to support them, inspire them and bring them together to build a strong bond and develop robust, consistent team work practices.
The department will be enhanced by your ability to interpret legislation and polices; along with ability to develop and implement strategic policies and operational plans.
Your skills in persuasion and negotiation will be integral in dealings with clients, members of the public and internal and external stakeholders to achieve objectives.
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Position description
Boroondara Community Plan 2021-2031
Transforming Boroondara
What sets us apart?
You will have a voice and we will listen - we value feedback and take action.
You will be supported, stretched and given opportunities to grow as a leader and encouraged to empower your teams to realise their potential.
The Civic Service’s Department is evolving and this is an exciting time to join us in re-shaping our function and playing a significant part in an exceptionally large scale transformation where the possibilities are endless.
Employment requirements
Approved tertiary qualification to practice as an Environmental Health Officer.
Current Victorian Driver’s Licence.
Applicants must have the right to work in Australia.
Preferred applicants will be required to undergo a National Police Record Check.
How to apply
For a confidential discussion about this position please contact Paul Mitchelmore, Manager Civic Services (during business hours) ph 0484 245 587.
If you want to know more about the benefits of working for the City of Boroondara, please visit our careers website boroondara.vic.gov.au/careers
Working together
We are currently undertaking an exciting project that will see a transformation in the way we work and the way we serve our customers. Implementation of the Transforming Boroondara Program will provide a customer centric model of service delivery that includes technological innovation, process improvement and business system renewal - we value your input