Community Response Officers

Here’s another great local government investigator and compliance role where you’ll be responsible for carrying out patrols, raising community awareness of illegal parking behaviour, companion animals and reporting related issues observed on duty and enforcement of related legislation and regulations as necessary to reduce the level of illegal parking.

There’s stacks of these types of positions all across the country, and a Certificate IV in Government Investigations is generally required.

The successful candidate will demonstrate the following key skills and attributes:

• Tertiary qualifications and/or demonstrated knowledge and experience in relevant local government regulatory functions and services or similar activities.
• Knowledge and understanding of local government regulatory, environmental, building, development control, certification and protection of the environment functions and services.
• Extensive experience in a similar role.
• Experience in issuing penalty notices using electronic devices.
• High level interpersonal communication, negotiation, mediation and conflict resolution skills.
• Ability to thoroughly research, assess and determine regulatory matters, negotiate and develop solutions to achieve satisfactory outcomes.
• Ability to observe details, record information in an accurate and legible manner and write quality reports.
• Ability to competently and effectively handle and control animals, particularly dogs and cats.
• Ability to exercise delegation of authority and to operate effectively and professionally with limited direct supervision.
• Willingness to work a rotating roster, including weekends and public holidays
• Commitment to living our values of respect, integrity, trust, teamwork and optimism.

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