To assist in administering matters of compliance for the regulatory functions throughout the Banana Shire Council in accordance with Council Policies, Local Laws and legislative requirements.GENERAL POSITION INFORMATIONTo assist in administering matters of compliance for the regulatory functions throughout the Banana Shire Council in accordance with Council Policies, Local Laws and legislative requirements.DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESInvestigate and enforce the provisions of Council Local Laws and Animal Management (Cats and Dogs) Act **** in accordance with Council Policies and related legislationProvide accurate, timely and appropriate information and advice on compliance issues to all customersRespond to customer service requests and complaints through effective investigation, questioning, interviewing, negotiation and conflict management techniques to ensure an acceptable and lawful outcomeDraft, issue and enforce statutory notices, obtain appropriate evidence, and make recommendations for lawful proceedings as requiredParticipate in on call rosterTake part in the upkeep and registering of all relevant note taking and evidenceProvide education to members of the public regarding expectation of relevant legislationUndertake enforcement duties and regular inspections in accordance with relevant legislationUndertake all inspections for compliance in accordance with the conditions of approval as requiredAssist with the maintenance of Council's impoundment facilities and assets in accordance with Council Policies and approved proceduresAssist with the maintenance of Compliance RegistersAssist in the preparation of reports, as requiredAssist with the maintenance of Local Laws procedures manualAssist in the develop, document and continuously review work practices, procedures, Policies and systemsLiaise with the community,



government agencies and relevant business and industry groups as requiredUndertake routine administrative tasks as required by the position e.g. timesheetsAssist senior staff to continuously improve work processes and develop new practices as requiredParticipate in training, exercises and response to disaster management and recovery as requiredUndertake other relevant duties as directed, consistent with skills, competence and training.QUALIFICATIONS, EDUCATION AND LICENCE REQUIREMENTSCompulsoryQueensland 'C' class driver's licence (minimum requirement – provisional licence)Blue Card – Working with Children CheckCertificate IV in Government Investigations or relevant equivalent qualification / experience (or a commitment to obtain).
DesirableQld General Safety Induction (Construction Industry) Certification.ABILITIES, SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE REQUIREDCompulsoryAnimal behaviour, control and identification knowledgeLegal process and rules of evidence knowledgeAbility to interpret and enforce legislation and Council Local LawsSkills in negotiation and conflict resolutionHigh level interpersonal, customer service,



oral and written communication skillsKeyboard and computer skillsMS Office Suite working knowledgeProven ability to use initiative and follow instructionEffective teamwork abilitySound understanding of and commitment to EEO and WHS principles and practices.DesirablePrevious experience in the local government sector would be advantageous.CORPORATE OBLIGATIONSThe employee agrees to comply with the following:Workplace Health and Safety policies and proceduresCustomer service standardsCouncil's Code of ConductCouncil's Setting and Sustainability policy and procedureAnti-discrimination legislation, actively promoting its principles in all activitiesHuman Resources policies and proceduresFinancial Management policies and proceduresRecords Management policies and proceduresDisaster Management policies and procedures.SPECIFIC CONDITIONS/REQUIREMENTSThe employee acknowledges that this role requires them to hold and maintain a class 'C' manual drivers licence and that the loss of licence may jeopardise employment with CouncilThe employee agrees to be available for work on weekends and public holidays as requiredThe employee agrees to be available for travel and overnight stays within the ShireThe employee acknowledges that this role requires working outdoors undertaking manual tasks as well as working indoors undertaking computer-based tasks at timesThe employee acknowledges that they will be working with animalsThe employee acknowledges that this role has been identified as working in an 'at risk work location' and/or is an 'at risk worker' and subsequently agrees to be protected by the relevant immunisations in accordance with Council's Staff Immunisation Program and will participate in required health monitoring in accordance with the guidelines set out by council and relevant legislation and industry standardsThe employee acknowledges that they will be required to carry out workload unassisted in most situationsThe employee acknowledges this role is physically demanding and requires an adequate level of fitness to be held and maintained in order to successfully undertake manual labouring tasks.
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