Senior Compliance Officer
At Warrumbungle Shire Council we offer a broad variety of jobs with a range of benefits and career development opportunities within Local Government. Our scenic location, amongst friendly country communities, provides an ideal setting for those looking to balance a country lifestyle and career.
The guiding principles of honesty, integrity, fairness and compassion form the spirit of the team along with respect, transparency, passion, trust and opportunity is how Warrumbungle Shire Council strengthens its working environment to deliver on the aspirations of our community. We are an EEO Employer with a commitment to our staff and our vision is Excellence in Local Government.
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Purpose of the Position
To provide a high quality monitoring, control and awareness program to ensure compliance by the community with statutory requirements for environmental and animal control standards.
Council’s Compliance Officers have a broad range of duties to conduct on behalf of Council and include such things as animal control, illegal waste dumping, general environmental protection and public safety and order, including the movement of stock from public roads and road reserves.
Compliance Officers ensure that a balance is provided to enable consistency in law enforcement to keep people safe as well as maintain the enjoyment of the local area and lifestyle for people within the community.
Essential Requirements
- Commitment to Council’s Mission, Values and Code of Conduct.
- Understanding of work health and safety (WHS) in the workplace and commitment to a positive contribution to WHS in the workplace and compliance with Council and legislative requirements
- Participate in rotating on-call roster for emergency call-outs
- Prior experience in a Local Government role with either an enforcement background; or recent background with investigations; or previous Ranger related duties including stock-handling experience.
- Certificate IV in Local Government (Regulatory Services) or equivalent qualification in regulatory services
- Experience interpreting and applying legislation
- Animal micro-chipping certification, or ability to obtain
- Current A/B firearms licence and/or euthanasia accreditation
- A thorough understanding and extensive experience in the enforcement of environmental legislation:
- Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979
- Protection of the Environment Operations Act 1997
- Swimming Pool Act 1992
- Impounding Act 1993
- Companion Animals Act 1998 and Regulations
- Demonstrated ability to consult and share information with team; with demonstrated high focus on being a team player.
- Demonstrated high customer service values.
- Able to diffuse hostile situations with highly developed communication skills
- Ability to prepare complex written correspondence.
- Class “C” Drivers licence
Desirable Requirements
- Demonstrated effective time management and prioritisation skills with the ability to balance competing workloads and deliver within deadlines
- Thorough understanding of Workplace Health and Safety legislation
- Proficiency using computers and related software and mobile electronic devices
- WHS Construction Induction Certificate (“white card”) or ability to obtain
- Experience using GIS, mapping systems and GPS
Applicants should note that Criminal History Checks, as well as alcohol and drug testing, are conditions of employment.
Applications close at 5.00 pm Sunday 12 May 2019.
For enquiries, please contact Organisation Development on 6849 2000.
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