Community Safety Officer
- Band 4 ($69,989 - $73,716 per annum)
- Permanent full-time
- Flexible working arrangements available
About the Role
This role is responsible for delivering customer service focused law enforcement and community safety service through the provision of education to the community, and where required, enforcement of relevant legislation. The specific functions include parking, animal management and investigating breaches of Council's Local Laws.
About You
You will have a Certificate IV in Animal Control & Regulation/Local Government/Statutory Compliance or similar, or experience in local laws/animal control/regulatory environment. The incumbent will have sound knowledge of animal behaviour and the ability to handle a range of animals.
Unless already required, a preparedness to study and undertake further training to become conversant with relevant Acts, regulations and local laws. A current Working with Children Check and Current Driver's licence are required.
About the Region
Horsham Rural City Council is a vibrant municipality located approximately 300 kilometres north-west of Melbourne. The majority of its 20,369 residents are located in Horsham, a hub for health care, niche retail, education and schooling, community services, arts, sports and culture.
The region is a significant producer of dryland, broad-acre cereals and agriculture is one of the region's main industries. There is an abundance of wide open space, small populations and diverse natural assets, including recreational lakes, wetlands, the Wimmera River, Mount Arapiles and nearby Grampians National Park.
For a confidential conversation, please contact Coordinator Community Safety, Julie Flint on 03 5382 9777
For more information, please see the Position Description