Isaac Regional Council offers a wide range of exciting career and employment opportunities throughout the region.  Our vision is to energise the world and our mission is to feed, power and build communities.

OUR OPPORTUNITY

Positioned within Council’s Community Education & Compliance Department, the successful candidate must be able to work in a busy high-volume environment with strong communication and organisation skills, and previous experience conducting inspections and investigations in the community.

The Community Safety and Animal Management Officer position will involve delivering a diverse range of proactive and reactive services that maximise compliance with Animal Management, Local Laws, Pool Safety & Building and environment related legislation. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing clear and consistent advice, recommendations and issuing a variety of compliance notices.

This opportunity is a multi-disciplinary role so experience across all areas is essential to ensure that an efficient and effective service is provided and that the outcomes, particularly in the area of development compliance, are of a high standard, consistent with Council and community expectations.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE

• Diploma of Building Inspection/Certification (or equivalent) qualification or willingness to undertake as per agreed personal training and development plan.
• Demonstrates ability to formulate concise and accurate written reports and correspondence.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, with the ability to verbally simplify concepts, and display respect, empathy and tact when communicating with stakeholders and community members.
• Demonstrated experience in reading and interpreting building legislation, planning schemes, policies, development conditions and plans of development.
• The role requires the possession of a current C Class Open Australian Drivers Licence.

OUR COMMITMENT TO A DIVERSE AND INCLUSIVE WORKPLACE

As a progressive employer of choice, we know that flexible work arrangements, employee benefits and workplace recognition is important to our people and we strive to deliver a team culture where staff feel valued, included and accommodated.

HOW TO APPLY

If you believe you would be an extraordinary ambassador for our culture and values – Please click 'Apply Here' and follow the steps to submit your application. Please ensure you provide a resume and cover letter outlining your relevant experience, achievements and motivation for applying for this position. 

For more details on this exciting position visit www.isaac.qld.gov.au or contact the Manager Community Education & Compliance – Nishu Ellawala, during business hours. Phone: (07) 4846 3585 or Email: Nishu.Ellawala@isaac.qld.gov.au.

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OUR COMMITMENT TO OUR VALUED EMPLOYEES

• Salary $78,631.73 - $88,910.50 per annum;
• Nominally 72.5 hours per fortnight;
• 5 weeks annual leave @ 17.5% loading;
• 12% super in accordance with Council policy; and
• RDO’s in accordance with Council policy.

Applications Close: COB Tuesday 27 July 2021

IRC has the right to commence the recruitment process prior to the closing date

Isaac Regional Council is an equal opportunity employer. Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people and disadvantaged job seekers are encouraged to apply. Only people with the right to work in Australia may apply for this position.