Community Laws Officer

7 days ago


Melbourne, Australia City of Monash Full time

**Job no**: 494139

**Categories**: Government and Defence

Permanent, Full-time

Annual Salary of $77,458 pa + Super

Access to a Commuter Use Vehicle.

About Us

Monash is a dynamic organisation committed to providing excellence in service delivery. Located in the eastern region, Monash is a cosmopolitan and culturally diverse city, close to the demographic centre of Melbourne.

Working as part of a team ensuring a peaceful and safe environment for all residents and visitors by effectively administering and enforcing compliance with relevant State Legislation and Local Laws;
Contributing to and participating in the implementation of physical presence strategies, and community education and liaison strategies to achieve administrative and enforcement objectives.

**About the Position**:
Investigate a range of legislative controls focusing on, but not limited to, animal management, protection of amenity through Local Laws, rubbish dumping and parking;
Gather evidence, issue infringements and prepare briefs of evidence and reports that support the giving of evidence as a witness to achieve successful outcomes;
Impound and dispose of abandoned vehicles, shopping trolleys and illegal signs in accordance with Council's Policies and Procedures.

Participation in rostered weekend shifts, regular weekend and after hours work

**About You**:
You will possess excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to interact within a team environment on a daily basis;
You will be able to work using your own initiative and be able to communicate with both internal and external stakeholders in a confident and polite manner.

Well-developed organisational skills, including the ability to deal with high volume workload, manage time, plan and organise own work.

Demonstrated ability to ensure IT platforms and programs are optimised and specifically customised to ensure the successful delivery of administrative functions and responsibilities.

Highly developed writing skills including the ability to prepare correspondence and reports in response to matters of varying complexity.

**Requirement of the position**:
A Certificate IV in Animal Control and Regulation or Local Government (Regulatory Services), or similar qualification is desirable;
Maintaining a current Victorian Driver's Licence is mandatory.

Right to work in Australia;
Employee Working with Children’s Check

Satisfactory National Police Check; and

Other pre-employment checks may be required depending on the role requirements.

**Essential Information**:
**Benefits**:
As a City of Monash employee, your personal and professional development is a key focus. You will have access to:
Vibrant health and well-being programs

Employee Assistance Program

Supportive and accessible management

Flexible working arrangements

Training and development opportunities; and

Discounted gym memberships.

**How to Apply**:
Please submit your resume along with a cover letter outlining your experience and how it relates to the role.

Applications are currently open, with a closing date of Sunday 21 August, at 11:55pm.

**Enquiries**:
Monash Council is committed to be a flexible, safe, equal and inclusive workplace where we embrace and support diversity.

We are also committed to being a Child Safe organisation and have zero tolerance to child abuse.



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