Local Laws Officer

Come and work as a vital member of our Technical Services team here at Mareeba Shire Council, located within an easy one-hour drive from Cairns offering a regional lifestyle with all its benefits in relatively close proximity to Cairns.

The role:

Our Local Laws Officers implement Council Local Laws, Subordinate Local Laws and some State legislation to assist in the protection of the amenity and safety of the local government area.  Local Laws Officers respond to customer requests in the form of enquiries and complaints and have an important role in educating the community.

Our Local Laws Officers work a rotating roster that includes staggered, earlier or later start and finish times, rostered work on some weekends and public holidays and participation in an after-hours on-call roster.  Additionally, the role requires physically demanding work to be undertaken in a hot and humid climate on a daily basis and includes a responsibility to be and remain physically fit and able to efficiently and consistently undertake these tasks.

What we are looking for:

You will need to have knowledge of Local Government functions, particularly regulatory functions within the Local Laws team You must have an understanding of the need for documentation and records in a regulatory environment to be completed with high-level accuracy and attention to detail and have the ability to do so in both written and electronic form You will need to be able to interpret and apply legislative requirements effectively and efficiently and educate and inform customers of new legislation, requirements and processes You will need to have excellent interpersonal skills with experience dealing with customers from diverse backgrounds, including difficult customers, and have a customer-service ethic that motivates you to de-escalate and, where necessary, resolve conflict You will have the skills necessary to work effectively in a team environment, self-manage priorities, meet deadlines and be able to work remotely out in the field, at times independently You will be vaccinated for Hepatitis A and B, Tetanus and Q Fever or be willing to have Council arrange and pay for this for you at commencement

What we can offer you:

Permanent, full-time position LGOA Level 3/1 – $69,198 per annum Mareeba Allowance – up to $1,651 per annum Up to 12% employer superannuation contributions 5 weeks annual leave with 17.5% leave loading Work/life balance – 9-day fortnight Lifestyle benefits such as access to a Fitness Passport Learning and development opportunities Salary sacrificing options

Interested?

Please send the following documents to  [email protected]

Cover letter (no more than 300 words) Current resume Fully completed Employment Application form

Applications close at midnight on Tuesday, 14 March 2023

For further information about this position contact Robert D’Addona, Supervisor Health & Local Laws, on 07 4086 4640 during business hours only.

Mareeba Shire Council is committed to the principles of Equal Opportunity and workplace diversity. We encourage a diverse workforce reflective of our community to better meet the needs of our customers.