The details:
About our opportunity
We have an exciting opportunity for an Investigations Officer to join our dedicated Local Laws team at Caboolture!
In this role you will make a difference in the City of Moreton Bay every day, delivering public safety outcomes and environmental protection for our City.
You will do this by undertaking comprehensive investigations and initiating compliance actions to resolve a variety of legislative breaches. Primarily these will be in relation to dog attacks, regulated dog compliance, illegal waste dumping and significant alteration on public land offences.
Reporting directly to the Investigations Lead, you will provide expert customer service, education, as well as engage and communicate with a variety of stakeholders, from residents, community members and visitors to the City, to provide high quality advice, direction and solutions.
Other responsibilities will include providing high quality reports and briefs of evidence as well as representing the Council before the Magistrates Court and the QCAT Tribunals as required.
About you
We are seeking an Investigations Officer who has experience in undertaking investigations that have required significant application, interpretation and enforcement of legislation (Local Laws and State Legislation).
You will be a strong and customer focused communicator, well versed will representing in a professional and courteous manner, which incorporates our values and delivers service outcomes that meet the needs of a diverse range of audiences.
You will have effective time management skills and decision-making abilities to be able to work within timeframes and deadlines and within a regulatory team environment.
Whilst it is not essential you are experienced within local government; you will hold a Certificate IV in Government (Investigations or Regulatory Services) or similar discipline and have strong verbal and written skills required to prepare and represent Council at legal proceedings.
Position Description

Why join the City of Moreton Bay Team?
As the third largest local government area in Australia and the fifth fastest growing region, the Moreton Bay region boasts beautiful beaches and waterways, amazing manufacturing hubs and picturesque hinterland hamlets. Moreton Bay has a strong and connected community that enjoys all the traditional Jinibara, Kabi Kabi and Turrbal country has to offer within our region.
With a diverse workforce of more than 2,000 team members dedicated to servicing the needs and enhancing the lifestyle of nearing 500,000 residents, each team member has an intrinsic ability to impact our community. Whether you’re a manager or working on the frontline, your role will make a difference - bring your expertise and join our driven team today.
Aside from an opportunity to build a rewarding career within a diverse and growing organisation, we offer a range of team member benefits including:

• Discounted Health Insurance.
• Free flu vaccinations every year.
• Fitness Passport program offering discounted membership for you and your family to selected facilities.
• We are proud to offer opportunities to develop your career within a local government organisation and our team members are encouraged to undertake study for career development in their area of employment under our Study, Training And Research Scheme (STARS).
• Generous employer and employee super contribution scheme.
• Salary packaging options on novated leases, superannuation payments, smartphones and devices.
• We want you and your family to feel well supported when you need it most - as a team member you will have access our 24/7 confidential counselling service, leader support hotline, chaplaincy program and our Mates in Construction program.

How to Apply

Please note: applicants will be required to undergo a National Police History Check as part of the recruitment process for this role.
To obtain further details please contact our Careers team at careers@moretonbay.qld.gov.au.

• Applications will close midnight Monday, 16 September 2024.