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Municipal Laws Officer

2 months ago

Greensborough, Australia HOBAN Full time

What's in it for you

2 week assignment with potential for extension
Position located in Greensborough, VIC.
Payrate: $35.71/ph

Position Description:

Be part of a multi-discipline team responsible for the day to day administration and implementation of relevant legislation in Local Laws, amenity control and where appropriate for the betterment of the Banyule community.

Provide advice and assistance to members of the community and general public in regard to policies and legislation governing the functions of the municipal laws unit.

Contribute to community safety and fire prevention within the municipality through the application of the provisions of the Country Fire Act 1958 and Fire Rescue Victoria Act 1958.

Identify and establish relationships with key stakeholders both internal departments and external agencies.

Duties and responsibilities:

  • Provide quality information, assistance and advice to the public relating to municipal law enforcement.
  • Ensure that complaints are acted upon and responded to in a timely, effective and courteous manner. Prepare correspondence, litter abatement and direction notice's
  • relevant to municipal law enforcement, investigate complaints concerning alleged breaches or relevant Acts, Regulations and Local Laws and within broad Council policy and procedures, take appropriate action necessary to satisfactorily rectify identified breaches.
  • Undertake a proactive approach to compliance by identifying and actively dealing with issues as they are identified through daily patrols of the municipality while providing advice and education to ensure compliance with legislation and local laws relevant to the objectives and duties of the position.
  • Take appropriate enforcement action using a range of investigative tools, issue and process Notices to Comply and Infringement notices for breaches of Acts, Regulations and Local Laws as authorised.
  • Maintain awareness of changes in the relevant Acts and Regulations and report on any changes that may impact on the role of the unit.
  • Prepare evidence and reports for prosecution matters and where required, attending Court and giving evidence as necessary.
  • Provide support to the MFPO during Fire Season, with Fire Notices, Inspections and the issuing of fines for breaches of the Act and notices.
  • Undertake some duties outside of normal hours where required for which, an appropriate overtime allowances will apply.


Qualifications and Experience:

  • Post-secondary training to Certificate IV in Municipal Law Enforcement, or equivalent and / or relevant experience in a Municipal Laws environment.
  • Proven ability to conduct investigations, take appropriate enforcement action and where necessary conduct interviews and prepare briefs of evidence and present evidence in a court of law.
  • Exceptional customer service skills and demonstrated ability in dealing with a broad range of the community.
  • Demonstrated ability to deal with conflict and stressful situations.
  • Current unrestricted Victorian Driver's License.
  • Experience in using Authority and Council's CRM System would be desirable.

At HOBAN we embrace diversity, inclusion and equal opportunity. We welcome and encourage applications from people from all backgrounds.

We provide reasonable adjustments; including alternate formats to the recruitment process for individuals with disability. If you require an adjustment to be made during the recruitment process, please email adjustments@hoban.com.au or visit hoban.com.au/adjustments.

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