Asset Protection Officer

Employment Status:
Fixed term until September 2026 (parental leave cover)
Days & Hours of Work:
Monday - Friday totalling38 hours per week
Competitive Salary:
Band 5 - $83,038.80 pro rata+ 12% superannuation
Location:
Corporate Centre in Sandringham
About Us:
We are a passionate organisation, connected in our shared goal to be 'sector leading' in all that we do for the community and each other. Home to over 100,000 residents, Bayside City Council's enduring purpose is building extraordinary places, thriving communities, and better futures.
Bayside Council is an equal-opportunity employer committed to providing an accessible and safe working environment that embraces and values child safety, diversity, and inclusion. Our organisational strategy is made up of three priorities and we consider these in everything we do:
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
,
Customer Experience
and
Results Matter
.
We want everyone to be as proud of what we are achieving – and excited about our future – as we are, and we are committed to working together to achieve this.
About the Role:
The Asset Protection Officer role conducts various proactive and reactive inspections of sites associated with any type of building or construction activity and is delegated to enforce Council's Local Laws relating to these matters. Effectively communicating with your colleagues within the Asset Protection team and other key departments, as well as our customers within the municipality is essential in carrying out the duties required with this role.
You will be responsible for:
Demonstrated Asset Protection Awareness and Understanding
Demonstrated communication skills, including conflict resolution skills and techniques
Interpersonal skills and capacity to contribute effectively within the team and represent Council positively out in the field
Ability to manage your time effectively to achieve key deliverables
Relevant experience in planning or local law enforcement desirable
Mandatory pre-employment requirements:
Be willing to undergo and complete a satisfactory criminal history check
Provide or obtain an employment-based Working with Children check
Be willing to undertake a premedical assessment check (if applicable for the role)
A valid Victorian driving licence
What we can offer you in return:
A work life/balance through flexible and hybrid working arrangements
Generous leave provisions, including accrued time off, parental leave, three days of wellbeing leave per year, cultural and ceremonial leave, gender affirmation leave, plus the ability to purchase up to four weeks additional leave per year
Dedicated Staff Wellbeing programs, events and gym membership discounts
Learning and development opportunities so our people can grow and thrive
A Parkland surrounded office that is only short 500m stroll to the beach
Free onsite staff parking plus hybrid vehicles that employees can book for work related travel
If you are ready to be part of our incredible organisation, and you think this role is the right fit for you, then we look forward to finding out more about you and what you would bring to this role.
How to apply:
To discover more about the role and responsibilities review the Position Description.
Provide a cover letter outlining your experience and what has motivated you to apply for this role.
Click Apply to submit your application.
If you require reasonable adjustment at any point throughout the recruitment process, then please do let us know by contacting the listed Hiring Manager.
Applications close:
Sunday 14 September, 11:55pm
Please note -
Shortlisting will commence prior to the closing date so we encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible.
If you would like to learn more about this opportunity or have any question, please contact Julie Crollon or via email
Bayside City Council prides itself on its values of
Respect Each Other
,
Own It
,
Work Together
and
Find Better Ways
.
Bayside City Council proudly acknowledges the Bunurong People of the Kulin Nation as the Traditional Owners and Custodians of this land, and we pay our respects to their Elders, past, present and emerging as well as all Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander community members with us today.
We are an equal opportunity employer committed to an equitable, diverse and socially inclusive work environment. We actively encourage applicants with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander heritage, people living with disability, LGBTIQA+ people and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply for this opportunity.
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