$75,835 + 9.5% Superannuation

Permanent  

City of Melbourne is committed to supporting diversity, inclusion and flexibility. Applicants seeking flexible and part-time arrangements are encouraged to apply.

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City of Melbourne recognises the value of the diversity and strength of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures to the heritage of all Australians and encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply. You will be supported in your application via our Aboriginal Employment Team. If you have any questions, please contact aboriginalemployment@melbourne.vic.gov.au

How this position Makes the Difference to City of Melbourne… The Enforcement Officer is responsible for the provision of effective, responsive, planning investigations and enforcement services within the city.  As part of a small team, this position is required to provide both technical and general planning investigation and enforcement advice to both internal and external customers.

You will be a role model in providing excellence in customer service and will champion a high standard of service and actively look for ways to improve processes.  

We are seeking an individual who has demonstrated experience in a similar type of role, who can communicate, negotiate and influence with success, and can use lateral thinking in situations where the obvious approach may not produce the best outcome.

This would be a great opportunity if you enjoy inspecting properties, investigating, educating and raising awareness on Melbourne’s Planning Scheme and the Planning and Environment Act 1987 to our community.

Please note flexibility may be required of this position to work outside the normal spread of hours.

You can bring… (Selection criteria)

• Ability to demonstrate and display City of Melbourne Values – accountability, integrity, courage, respect for self and others, and striving for excellence
• Experience in an enforcement area, including practical knowledge of development control requirements
• Good technical knowledge of enforcement procedures under the Planning and Environment Act 1987 and Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal Act 1998
• Pro-active approach to problem resolution and the ability to participate in meetings of parties to resolve disputes
• Ability to work as an effective team member within a multi-disciplinary team
• Ability to develop and maintain effective linkages within Council and a wide range of agencies and individuals.

To view the physical requirements of this position, please see below under Position Information.  

How to apply…

As part of the online application form you are required to:

• attach your resume
• attach a separate cover letter
• respond to the selection criteria, in a separate document (no more than two pages), as listed above under ‘You can bring…’

Please address your covering letter to Angela Meinke, Manager Planning & Building.

The position description for this role will not be provided at this stage of application.

The Advertised Close Date and other important information can be found on www.melbourne.vic.gov.au/careers.

City of Melbourne is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a safe working environment that embraces and values child safety, diversity and inclusion.

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