• Convenient location next to public transport
• High performing team
• Free on-site parking
• Excellent employee benefits
• Band 5 $79,015 to $90,992 per annum plus superannuation 

About us

Kingston Council’s collective focus is on delivering exceptional service that achieves our vision and meets community expectations.

We are an inclusive, resilient community with a thriving economy, where we all share a safe, sustainable environment. The City of Kingston is south-east of Melbourne and is approximately 20km from Melbourne's CBD. We employ over 1,500 people in a diverse range of roles including engineering, customer service, administration, finance, family, youth and children's services, sport and recreation, health, parks and gardens, planning, arts and management.

The role

We are seeking a Local Laws Officer (Foreshore and Audits) to join the Local Laws team. Reporting to the Local Laws Operations Coordinator, your role is to:

• Carry out beach patrol and Local Laws duties, including rostered weekend work during the summer period 1 November to 31 March;
• Undertake less frequent foreshore patrols during the winter period 1 April to 31 October;
• Lead Councils audits under the functions and provisions of the Domestic Animals Act 1994 and relevant regulations;
• Prepare Briefs of Evidence and other documentation and reports, as required.

With an extensive foreshore the City of Kingston prides itself on offering its community and visitors safe and enjoyable access to this wonderful resource. This Local Laws role is critical in helping the Council through its busy summer period by patrolling the foreshore monitoring Council’s dog regulations to ensure we provide a wonderful level of service to the many different people accessing our foreshore.

The City also takes a proactive approach to auditing our Domestic Animals At 1994 functions. This role performs a key role in assisting the Council complete its audit program through these areas to ensure Council appropriately manages its statutory obligations.

We are looking to recruit someone who has a great knowledge in interpreting and implementing legislation and will enjoy ‘working in the field’ in high profile parts of our City. To be successful in the role you will need to have strong skills in working with our residents, visitors and business community who all interact regularly with this unique Local Laws role.

About you

A focus on encouraging compliance, you will have experience in interpreting a wide variety of legislation.  Your creative approach when applying your knowledge of local laws issues and animal handling will be fundamental in achieving satisfactory resolutions and outcomes.

Working within our broad community, you will have a shared understanding of our community inspired values, a positive attitude and a strong commitment to customer service. Your high-level communication and problem-solving skills and ability to deal with new or difficult situations will be essential to your success in this diverse position.  

A current full Victorian Drivers Licence is mandatory as you will be required to patrol by vehicle, on foot and side by side vehicle.  You will need a flexible approach as you will undertake beach patrol duties over the summer period through to April, including rostered weekend work.

We are looking for someone with:

• Completion of regulatory training courses; Diploma of Justice or similar industry recognised tertiary qualification/s
• Experience in law enforcement, animal control and investigation techniques
• Experience applying effective customer service / dispute resolution strategies to achieve positive results

What we can offer

This is a full-time permanent position.

The City of Kingston is a committed child safe, equal opportunity employer and committed to reconciliation. We value the diversity of lived experience and are committed to creating a workplace where all employees feel safe, supported, and connected to perform at their best.

As an employee of the City of Kingston you will be part of an inclusive culture and have access to ongoing professional development and a range of employee benefits designed to promote a positive work/life balance, wellbeing initiatives, discounted gym membership, social club events, paid parental leave, salary packaging, study/development assistance, employee assistance program (EAP) and discounted health insurance.  Full time employees also have access to a planned day off every four weeks. 

The salary for this position starts at $ $79,015 (Band 5) per annum plus superannuation.

How to Apply

Don’t meet every single requirement for this role? Studies have shown women and those of underrepresented groups are less likely to apply for roles unless they meet every criterion. At Kingston Council, we recognise that different experiences make for great community outcomes. If you are excited about this role, but your experience doesn’t perfectly align to the criteria we encourage you to submit your application.

If you require further information after reviewing the position description available to download below, please contact Tim Gray, Local Laws Operations Coordinator at tim.gray@kingston.vic.gov.au or on 0395814775.

Kingston Council will welcome applications from everyone including candidates from all backgrounds, identities, and experiences such as; Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, those identifying as part of LGBTIQA+ communities, culturally and linguistically diverse persons and persons with a disability.

To be considered for the role all applications must be submitted via our Careers recruitment portal.