Infringement Review Officer
Job No:
MC3438
Location:
Doncaster, VIC
- Permanent Part time, 0.6 FTE position
- Salary $72,940 + 10% Superannuation (pro rata)
- Based at Manningham Civic Centre Doncaster
Exciting opportunity to join a collaborative and customer focused team, playing a vital role using and developing your skills and knowledge of the Infringement Review process. You are required to work within the legislative framework, and encouraged to develop and implement continuous improvement strategies to succeed in this dynamic, pivotal and often complex role within Council.
Manningham Council proudly delivers over 100 different services to our vibrant and diverse community. From parks and galleries to shopping hubs and home care, it is our focus to ensure that Manningham remains a liveable and harmonious place to reside, work and visit.
We provide challenging and rewarding employment opportunities to innovative, passionate, and driven people. We have a positive and friendly working environment, and we offer our employees a range of benefits, including flexible work options, opportunities for career development, and health and wellbeing initiatives.
We’re constantly transforming our organisation to best support the needs of our local community. And we are looking for a new game changer to join the team. A high performing individual who wants to shape positive and inclusive outcomes for our community. You’ll have the opportunity to take ownership of your work while developing and testing new ideas within a culture of learning to deliver excellent outcomes for Manningham.
About the Role
As an infringement review officer you will use your excellent judgement, and legislative knowledge and experience to consider each case on its own merit. You will be required to be transparent in your undertakings and be able to make fair and equitable decisions relating to infringement appeals whilst adhering to the required legal processes and practices.
You must be able to:
- Undertake timely and accurate assessment of applications for a review of a decision to issue an infringement notice by Council’s Compliance Officers.
- Demonstrate your ability to make fair and impartial judgments working within the legislative framework.
- Demonstrate a high level of resilience when reinforcing the law and Council policies within the context of the issuing of infringement notices.
Skills and Experience
- Experience in exercising appropriate discretion with regards to Acts and legislation, Acts or local laws, or proven ability to quickly develop the knowledge required.
- A good understanding of legal practices as relevant to infringements/Court processes or willingness to develop knowledge as required.
- Have attention to detail and have excellent time management skills in order to meet strict legislative deadlines.
- Well-developed written and verbal communication skills.
- Offer clear and concise advice to customers relating to infringement matters.
- Remain impartial and transparent when dealing with customers around decision making and processes.
- Ability to prioritise workload.
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How to Apply
Click APPLY to submit your up to date CV and cover letter addressing the key requirements of the role. For a confidential discussion please contact Jane Churchley, City Compliance Support Officer on 9840 9218.
For all other enquiries regarding the recruitment process, please visit http://www.manningham.vic.gov.au/work-for-us
Applications close on Friday 6 May 2022 at 5pm.
Council recognises the benefits of a diverse workforce for its employees and customers.
To ensure equity of access to employment opportunities, Council encourages applications from underrepresented groups including people who are from an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background, people from different ages, abilities, gender identities, sexual orientation and cultural backgrounds.
Manningham Council have a number of policies and practices to help support our staff, including a Working from Home policy, flexible work practices and an IT infrastructure to support various communication methods when working remotely.
If you require any additional support or adjustments regarding interview arrangements, please advise the contact listed above in advance.
Manningham Council is a child safe organisation and, as such, applicants may be required to hold a Working with Children Check.
This role will require proof of Covid-19 vaccinations, as mandated for all Local Government employees.