About Maranoa Regional Council:

Maranoa Regional Council is an inclusive, proud and connected community, attracting and embracing opportunity to forge a strong future for generations to come. We support our individual communities to grow while building one strong connected region that partners with people, business and industry to thrive.

Purpose:

As the Manager – Community Safety & Rural Lands Services for Maranoa Regional Council, you will be a motivated leader who is responsible for leading a diverse team of professionals to ensure regulatory compliance with both council and state legislation, policy, and procedures, whilst promoting a positive team culture that fosters collaboration, accountability, community safety and customer service excellence.

Areas of focus:

• Animal management & control

• Unsightly and overgrown allotments

• Abandoned vehicles.

• Provision of a rapid response service to community safety situations such as dog attacks and wandering animals both during and after business hours

• Proactive Patrols of town areas across the region

• Operation and maintenance of Council's Regional Animal Pound Facility.

• Rural Land Management including stock routes, biosecurity, and water facilities.

Reporting to the Director – Regional Development, Environment & Planning, the Manager provides senior management-level direction and oversight for all activities and operations of the Regulatory and Rural Lands Services Department as well as contributing to overall success of Maranoa Regional Council as part of the senior management team providing input into operational, financial, and strategic planning and initiatives

Key Responsibilities:

• Leadership
• Investigations and Compliance Activities
• Animal Management
• Rural Lands Management
• Customer Service & Community
• Human Resource Management
• Financial Management
• Corporate Planning and Reporting

For full details of this position, please ensure you download the attached Position Description, which provides the detailed responsibilities and required skills, experience and qualifications.

Qualifications and Licences to be successful, you'll need:

• Current C (Car) Class Driver Licence
• Ability to undergo training to be appointed as a Local Government Worker and Authorised Person
• Tertiary qualifications in the discipline of environmental health, Sciences, Land Management, Business (or other related field of study); or attained through previous appointment, service and/or study, an equivalent level of expertise and experience to lead and manage the department and undertake the range of duties required.

Desirable Qualifications and Licences:

Although not mandatory, the below qualifications and licences are considered beneficial to the role:

• Experience in Local Government Regulatory Services and/or an equivalent position in a similar sized organisation would be highly regarded.
• Certificate IV in Government (Statutory Compliance)

Required Skills and Experience:

To be successful in this role you will have:

• Proven ability to manage, lead, motivate and support a diverse workforce which is professional, ethical, and inclusive and which enables individuals to achieve operational and strategic outcomes within a safe and constructive workplace.
• Highly developed oral communication and interpersonal skills with a proven ability to communicate effectively with people at all levels and from all backgrounds, and the ability to act tactfully in sensitive situations.
• Ability to conduct complex inspections and investigations to produce effective outcomes within the boundaries of the applicable legislation, policies, and procedures.
• Excellent written and administrative skills with high attention to detail, accuracy, and ability to prepare clear and concise reports, providing well considered and informed recommendations.
• Demonstrated ability to plan, prioritise and organise teams working in a fast paced – high workload environment to achieve goals and meet deadlines, including dealing with competing demands and managing multiple projects and tasks.
• Proficient user of computers and systems and the ability to acquire competent computer skills in Councils corporate computer systems including Authority, Record Manager, and the Microsoft Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams)
• Ability to demonstrate a strong commitment to Maranoa Regional Council's values and team goals.
• Previous experience working in local government or similar environment will be highly regarded

Details and Benefits:

• Location: Roma, Qld
• Full-time position - Contract
• Superannuation & Annual Leave Loading
• 5 weeks annual leave
• 15 days personal leave
• Monthly Rostered Days Off (RDOs)
• Employee Assistance Program & Social Club
• Salary sacrifice facilities (rural remote rent assistance, novated leasing, additional super contributions)

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How to Apply:

1. Download and review the Position Description.
2. Submit your current Resume.
3. Provide a Cover Letter addressing the required skills and experience outlined in the Position Description, demonstrating your relevant experience, abilities, and personal qualities

Please follow the instructions carefully to ensure your application is considered.

Additional Information:

Maranoa Regional Council is an equal opportunity employer, and we encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds. We actively support diversity and inclusion in our workplace. Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and interviews may be conducted prior to the closing date.

This role will require reference checks, medical assessment including drug and alcohol screen, driver's licence check and criminal history check.

For more information:

Website: www.maranoa.qld.gov.au

Telephone: 1300 007 662