Compliance Officer (Enforcement Officer)

Kingborough Council; Kingston; Vor Ort; AUD 76.000 - 90.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Kingborough Council in Kingston, Tasmania, is seeking a Compliance Officer for a fixed-term, full-time 6-month parental leave cover. The role supports animal management, enforcement of local laws and safety within the community, with potential to undertake a Certificate IV in Government Investigations.

The successful candidate will join our Compliance Unit and perform a mix of office-based and outdoor work, delivering high-quality service and community education.

Qualifikationen

• Understanding of, and ability to interpret and apply, relevant legislation.
• Strong interpersonal, negotiation and communication skills.
• Ability to prepare accurate reports and professional correspondence.
• Confidence and aptitude to work with animals, particularly dogs.
• Availability to participate in an after-hours and weekend roster.
• Certificate IV in Government Investigations is desirable.

Aufgaben

• Conduct a mix of office-based and outdoor work in a diverse role.
• Provide courteous, professional and high-quality customer service.
• Educate residents and the broader community to improve understanding of compliance requirements.
• Contribute to the safety, amenity and wellbeing of the community.
• Undertake animal management duties, including patrols and pound maintenance.
• Conduct investigations and respond to customer requests, enquiries and complaints.
• Assist in the enforcement of Council regulations, local laws and relevant legislation.

Kenntnisse

Legislation interpretation

Interpersonal communication

Report writing

Animal handling

After-hours availability

Ausbildung

Certificate IV in Government Investigations

Jobbeschreibung

Position: Position Number 000042

Department: Governance, Recreation and Property Services

Employment Status: Fixed-term, Full-time

Location: Kingston, Civic Centre

Salary range: $76,277 - $90,029 + 12.5% superannuation

About this Position

Fixed Term - 6 Month Parental Leave Cover

Council has an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join our Compliance Unit in a 6-month parental leave cover role.

The successful applicant will be offered the opportunity to undertake a Certificate IV in Government Investigations (if not already held), while working within a professional team responsible for the enforcement of regulations and local laws relating to animal management, fire prevention, nuisances, parking and the non-technical conditions of planning, development and building approvals.

As a Compliance Officer, You Will

• Enjoy a diverse role with a mix of office-based and outdoor work.
• Provide courteous, professional and high-quality customer service.
• Educate residents and the broader community to improve understanding of compliance requirements.
• Contribute to the safety, amenity and wellbeing of our community.
• Undertake animal management duties, including patrols and pound maintenance.
• Conduct investigations and respond to customer requests, enquiries and complaints.
• Assist in the enforcement of Council regulations, local laws and relevant legislation.

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• An understanding of, and ability to interpret and apply, relevant legislation.
• Strong interpersonal, negotiation and communication skills.
• The ability to prepare accurate reports and professional correspondence.
• Confidence and aptitude to work with animals, particularly dogs.
• Availability to participate in an after-hours and weekend roster.
• Certificate IV in Government Investigations, (desirable)

Further Details

The role is Fixed-term full-time with a salary in the range of $76,277 - $90,029 per annum, depending on skills and experience plus 12.5% employer superannuation contribution.

The successful candidate will be required to undertake rostered on call support during evenings, weekends and public holidays. A phone and vehicle are provided for after-hours on-call, as well as a daily on call allowance of $51.00 per day (2024-25 financial year), and applicable overtime rates for callouts.

For more information, please contact Monique Wright, Coordinator Compliance on [phone].

Applications close on Sunday 15, November 2026.

The Child and Youth Safe Organisations Framework is in place across Kingborough Council, safeguarding children and young people accessing our services and facilities. Your commitment to this framework is essential to improving the way we work with vulnerable people, by implementing strategies and actions to promote child safety and wellbeing, and prevent harm to children and young people. Kingborough Council incorporates Tasmania's Child and Youth Safe Standards in its recruitment process, ensuring the safety and well-being of children and young people in our community.