Community Laws Officer

About the role

Frankston City Council's Community Safety and Compliance department is recruiting three Community Laws Officers in Frankston, Victoria. The role covers investigating enquiries and complaints, promoting compliance with legislation and regulations, animal handling and school crossing supervision.

Key responsibilities

• Investigate enquiries, complaints and appeals, and promote compliance by enforcing the requirements of relevant legislation and regulations.
• Respond to enquiries, complaints, appeals and general correspondence from internal and external stakeholders.
• Handle animals, collect animals and investigate dog attacks.
• Act as school crossing supervisor, supervising and ensuring the safety of children and the public in line with council regulations and legislation.

Required profile

• Proven experience in regulatory enforcement or a similar role.
• Proven experience applying legislation to Local Laws and State Victorian legislation.
• Minimum Certificate IV in Animal Control and Regulation or another relevant qualification.
• Current Victorian driver's licence.
• Willingness to provide evidence of right to work in Australia, certified copies of qualifications, a Working with Children Check, a pre-employment health declaration and a National Police Record Check.

Required skills

• Excellent conflict resolution skills.
• Experience applying legislation to Local Laws and State Victorian legislation.

What we offer

• Band 5 salary of $82,567.33 to $94,841.84 per year plus superannuation; overtime paid as required.
• Flexible working hours and rostered day off (full-time roles only).
• Purchased leave, paid parental leave and paid Christmas shut-down leave.
• Professional and career development opportunities, free onsite parking at the Civic Centre, an employee assistance program and a salary-sacrifice gym membership.

Previous applicants do not need to apply; further details are available through the council's careers page.