Dual location – based in Bannockburn or Smythesdale, with access to Council vehicle for travel between locations.

Permanent full-time role with opportunity to grow

Salary starting from $77,457.67 (dependant on experience) + super

After hours service with on-call availability allowance

Golden Plains Shire Council provides a workplace where people matter, communities are connected, and the future is bright. We offer a future-focused culture, a sense of purpose and possibility, and real opportunities to strengthen and enrich our diverse and growing community.

To continue to deliver for our community, we are seeking a new officer with experience in compliance and local laws. This exciting position is a multi-disciplined role covering planning compliance, local laws and litter enforcement, with regular assistance provided to Council’s Community Safety Officers in animal management matters.

The successful candidate must have strong organisational skills and proven interpersonal customer service skills. We are looking for an officer who exercises judgment to resolve problems and takes initiative.

This role will provide you the opportunity to:

Provide guidance, advice and assistance to residents in relation to compliance matters.

Undertaking proactive and reactive planning compliance and local law investigations.

Issuing notices and infringements were deemed appropriate.

Preparing materials for briefs of evidence and presenting evidence in court.

Prepare applications to VCAT for Enforcement Orders.

Provide assistance to Community Safety Staff with respect to dog attack investigations.

Assist other Community Safety Staff in animal management matters during leave periods and as part of Council’s after-hours service.

Participate as a team member of the after-hours service that includes an on-call availability and overtime service.

Our ideal candidate will have:

Previous experience in enforcement, including a demonstrated ability in auditing properties.

Make judgements and decisions on operational matters in the field, but within a framework where guidance may be sought from Coordinator Compliance and Prosecutions.

Ability to work effectively and collaboratively with a range of stakeholders to gain cooperation and resolve problems and influence positive outcomes for residents and Council.

Operate with minimal supervision and use judgement appropriate with the level of experience and qualifications outlined in this position description.

Proven ability to effectively plan, organise and manage own time to achieve targets within set timeframes.

Ability to work effectively in a collaborative and flexible team environment and support the achievement of team goals.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Capacity to write reports and use spreadsheets, databases, records management systems, Council systems and other software.

Desirable

A basic understanding of local government and the services provided by Golden Plains Shire Council.

Knowledge of Acts or legislation applicable to planning compliance, local laws, and/or animal management.

A career with us

Our people are our most valued asset - we understand the importance of providing a rewarding, inclusive and supportive work environment where all people are empowered to bring their best selves.

We offer:

learning and development opportunities aligned to your role and aspirations, along with opportunities to work on a variety of projects and undertake secondments

flexible work arrangements and generous leave entitlements to empower you to achieve better life/work balance

a new high-quality, architectural designed working environment and free onsite parking

an environment where health, safety and wellbeing are prioritised in all that we do

an active Social Club

If you are ready to carve out a future with Golden Plains Shire Council and are ready to join a value driven and community focused organisation, we look forward to hearing from you.

For further information about the role and the key selection criteria, please view the Position Description available on Council's website (www.goldenplains.vic.gov.au/residents/my-council/careers) or, for a confidential discussion, contact Annica Akerfelt, Coordinator Compliance and Prosecutions on 03 5220 7273 or 0408 151 197.

How to apply

Click Apply to submit your application via Council's website.

We encourage you to talk to us about any adjustments or additional support you may require during the recruitment process, as well as how this role can be flexible for you. Please contact our People & Development team at [email protected] to discuss how we can best support you.

Applications close on SUNDAY 29 MAY 2025 at 11.59PM.