Local Laws and Parking Manager

**About the role**

The Local Laws and Parking Manager will lead the Local Laws and Parking team and be responsible for contributing to the development, enhancement and effective implementation of legislation and local laws to maintain and enhance quality of life outcomes for residents, businesses of, and visitors to, the city. This will be done through developing and implementing compliance strategies and processes which are consistent with council’s objectives.

Your focus and key responsibilities will include:

- Manage the efficient and effective operations of the Local Laws, Compliance Rangers, Parking and Litter and Dumping Teams, including budgeting, work plans, goal setting and performance reviews to achieve objectives
- Formulate, implement, co-ordinate, monitor, evaluate and review of compliance strategies, procedures and programs to achieve a balanced and clean environment, free of serious threats, nuisances and potential hazards, particularly as they relate to compliance activities associated with Local Laws, parking, environmental and waste matters and legislation relevant to council
- Identify emerging community compliance issues likely to have an impact on the local environment and/or community and seek innovative solutions to ensure the compliance branch achieves KPIs, deadlines and commitments through monitoring and managing performance indicators and reporting mechanisms
- Conduct and coordinate complex investigations in relation to Local Laws and legislation

View the position description for more details about the role.

**About you**

To be successful in this role you will have:

- Current Queensland “C” class driver’s licence
- Possession of tertiary qualifications in Business, Public Sector Administration, Law, or similar and/or significant investigative and enforcement experience

Pre-employment checks
- Medical
- Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check

**About the benefits**

This is a permanent full-time position, Level 8 with a salary commencing at $127,359 plus 12.5% superannuation.
- **Positive workplace culture**: Be part of a team that values positivity, inclusivity and a supportive environment where everyone can thrive
- **Work/Life balance**: Enjoy a supportive approach to work/life balance to maintain your well-being while fulfilling your work ambitions
- **Diversity and inclusion**: Work with a diverse workforce where different ideas and perspectives lead to innovation and better decision making
- **Learning and development**: Experience ongoing learning, development and career opportunities to enhance your skills, expertise and knowledge of industry trends
- **Health and well-being**:Access to gym memberships, employee assistance program and special events supporting your physical and mental health
- **Leave options**:Annual leave with 17.5% leave loading, cultural leave and other leave options
- **Salary packaging**: Tailor a variety of salary packaging options to your needs such as financial advice, income protection insurance, professional memberships, novated leases and more

**About us**

Ipswich is a dynamic blend of rich heritage, proud communities, diverse landscapes, and a lively energy all contributing to a region full of liveability and opportunity. It is the state’s fastest growing city and one of the oldest provincial cities.

Ipswich City Council contributes to our vibrant and growing region with teams operating across various industries delivering services to the community and creating our vision:
**_‘Ipswich, a city of opportunity for all. Join us.'_**

We have a workplace culture built on our values of communication, collaboration, integrity, efficiency, and leadership. Come and join us in shaping the future of the city and its people.

**Join us**

If you share our values and are passionate about enhancing the quality of life for the Ipswich community, then this could be the role for you.
- A cover letter of no more than 2 pages describing how your skills and experience will assist in meeting the requirements of this role
- A resume of no more than 4 pages including current licences/tickets/qualifications/certificates/visa that you hold

**Closing date: 13 February 2025.**

Successful applicants must be eligible to work in Australia and agree to provide information for pre-employment screening which may include a criminal history check.

Ipswich City Council is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace by supporting equal opportunities regardless of gender, culture, generation, sexual orientation, or disability. We promote a respectful workplace culture that is free from all forms of harassment, workplace bullying, discrimination, and violence.