About the business Mount Isa City Council provides employment for approximately 200 employees in a variety of full time, part time, contractual and casual positions. These positions cover the full scope of Council operations from administration, financial, professional and technical roles to operational positions within the various sections. About the role This position provides customer focused regulatory enforcement of Council’s local laws with an emphasis on education, collaboration, information and self-regulation through positive community education and engagement. The Local Laws Ranger, reporting to the Coordinator, Regulatory Services and working collaboratively with the Regulatory Services team, is responsible for the promotion, education and enforcement of a range of services and programs that contribute to the delivery of Mount Isa City Council’s Operational Plan relating to animals, nuisances, regulated parking and other local law matters. This position is responsible to monitor, record and regulate activities in public areas, to ensure compliance with relevant legislation, local laws, policies and procedures. This includes undertaking investigations and preparing briefs of evidence for legal action, the handling of animals including aggressive dogs and cats, parking patrols, stock on roads, issuing fines and electronic documentation of actions. Please read the Position Description for further information on the role. About You You will have: •Proven experience conducting investigations. •Demonstrated ability to work autonomously, exercise initiative, and manage competing priorities. •Strong decision-making and problem-solving skills with minimal supervision. •Experience working effectively within multidisciplinary teams in dynamic environments. •Proven ability to manage workflows and prioritise tasks independently. •Demonstrated ability to build and maintain internal and external stakeholder relationships. •High level of written and verbal communication skills, including report writing. •Demonstrated conflict resolution and negotiation skills. •Experience in records management, including handling electronic evidence and preparing prosecution briefs. •Experience in animal control, behaviour, safe handling techniques. •Ability to manage challenging situations professionally and sensitively. •Demonstrated experience in Local Law enforcement and interpretation including the ability to apply laws reasonably and with discretion in an outcomes and education focused manner. •Due to the nature of work, it is important that you are aware that you are working in the field in an occupation that has been identified as requiring employees to be vaccinated. Council offers vaccinations for Hepatitis A&B, Tetanus, Q Fever, Rabies. •Hold a current driver's license, General Construction Induction QLD (White Card) and a BlueCard or willing to obtain. •Must be willing to obtain an Authorised Persons Card within probation. •Knowledge of statutory requirements relevant to role including the Local Government Act2009 and Animal Management (Cats and Dogs) Act 2008. •There are no mandatory qualifications or requirements for this position. However, Councilvalues the enhanced work performance which may be gained from the expanded knowledgebase and skills acquired during formal tertiary training and encourage both existing andpotential staff to participate in lifelong learning. What's in it for you? When joining Mount Isa City Council, you are provided with pathways and opportunities to grow and achieve your potential. Eligible employees can access our Employee Assistance Program, elect to join our free Immunisation Program, and enjoy sporting reimbursement opportunities. Full-time employees receive 5 weeks annual leave (pro-rata to part-time employees, not applicable to casual employment) to enjoy time outside the workplace! HOW TO APPLY Fill out an Application Form Submit through Seek, or Submit online at: Current Opportunities | Mount Isa City Council, or Email Human Resources on mountisa.qld.gov.au Please note that: Council undertakes a range of checks and assessment methods to assist in selection, including criminal history checks, pre-employment medical etc. Mount Isa City Council is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Council strongly encourages all suitable applicants to apply for this role. Applicants must be eligible to live and work within Australia.
