Bega Valley Shire Council

Compliance Officer

A career with Bega Valley Shire Council offers the opportunity to engage in meaningful and diverse work that supports the vibrant communities of the south-east corner of NSW. Nestled between rolling hills and some of the state’s most stunning beaches, this region is home to a variety of people who enjoy both rural and coastal living.

As an AR Bluett Award winning Council, we are proud of our dedicated and talented team, whose efforts make our success possible.

With a workforce of over 350, we provide essential services to our communities, including libraries, customer service, finance, children’s services, engineering, project management, road maintenance, water management, environment, parks, gardens, and town centres.

We offer a range of employment benefits to support our staff, which may include:

• Rostered days off
• Flexible work arrangements
• Salary packaging

The Opportunity

We have an opportunity for a motivated and experienced individual to be responsible for investigating difficult compliance matters and maintaining a body of knowledge on leading compliance practice. 

As a Compliance Officer, you will work with subject matter experts across the organisation to undertake priority compliance investigations. You will undertake priority enforcement and compliance activities under the LG Act, POEO Act and EP&A Act as well as assist the Compliance and Ranger Services Coordinator with specific tasks as required.

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About You

We are seeking an individual who holds a Certificate IV in Government Investigations, or Certificate IV in Local Government (Regulatory Services) and has a current NSW Class C Drivers Licence.

You will have the following skills and experience;

• Demonstrated experience interpreting and applying legislation relevant to local government compliance.
• Demonstrated thorough knowledge of contemporary investigation and regulation issues especially relating to, public safety, environmental regulation and the initiation of legal proceedings. 
• Four (4) years recent experience in a law enforcement or related position (indicative).

Benefits

This is a permanent, full time position working 35 hours per week.

The total remuneration package for this position commences at $96,438.13 gross per annum, comprising of:

• $1663.30 per week base salary
• $191.28 super per week superannuation (calculated at 11.5%)

Additional benefits for this position include:

• Leaseback vehicle
• Rostered day off scheme nine day fortnight
• Additional allowances (as per the Award)
• Annual Award salary increases and performance reviews
• Salary packaging program (SmartSalary)
• Wellbeing Initiatives – Employee Assistance Program, Telus Health App, social club, health monitoring and annual flu vaccinations.

For further information on this position, please contact Anthony Payne | Manager - Certification & Compliance on 02 6499 2314.

Applications close 11.59pm AEDT on 05 February 2025. 

Applicants must have the right to work in Australia and address the advertised selection criteria demonstrating their suitability for the role.

This position requires applicants to be suitably immunised in line with recommendations from the Australian Immunisation Handbook, mandated Public Health Orders and/or Councils Immunisation Procedure.