Leadership opportunity to deliver outstanding compliance service to our statutory planning team and coordinate our local laws team

We’re constantly looking for new ways to deliver the best possible outcomes for our communities, so we’re looking for someone that leads the way in customer service excellence, while delivering Council’s compliance obligations in statutory planning and local laws. Don’t miss this opportunity to work for a values-based organisation in a spectacular part of Victoria.

How you'll make a difference

You will provide an efficient, responsive and responsible compliance service to our statutory planning, team and coordinate our local laws team. The purpose of the role is to engender public confidence in our regulatory services by auditing adherence to permit conditions, educating the public on expectations and taking appropriate action to rectify identified breaches.

You will undertake key responsibilities in a professional, efficient, effective and timely manner; and contribute to Council’s aim of being a high performing organisation. You will need to be passionate and multi-skilled and be able to consistently deliver operational services with a high degree of autonomy and professionalism and in an organised and enjoyable environment whilst promoting the Alpine Shire as a customer-focused organisation.

As part of our team you will:

• Ensure statutory requirements are fulfilled.
• Provide compliance education and advice to our community.
• Handle enforcement and complaints
• Work with our Local Laws and Planning teams to provide an excellent service.

About us 

Alpine Shire Council is a values-based organisation that delivers meaningful outcomes for its community.  We are led by Councillors and a leadership team that genuinely cares, and at our core, passionate colleagues who enjoy what they do. We offer flexibility and invest in developing our people.

We also happen to be located in the stunning high-country region of North East Victoria. We are surrounded by spectacular mountains with plenty of natural waterways for you to enjoy. Renowned as one of Victoria’s premier holiday destinations, this spectacular region is an adventure and nature lover’s paradise, just a stone’s throw from the Victorian ski fields. It is a lifestyle like no other.

Appreciate a flexible work life balance with an adventure, nature and foodie lover’s paradise on your doorstep. Enjoy the rural lifestyle and be welcomed by a friendly community who love where they live.  Apply today, to join us in delivering meaningful work with dedicated people.

How is Alpine different?

• A collaborative work environment, with a supportive leadership team.
• Genuine work-life balance with a range of flexible work options.
• The stunning natural scenery, extensive recreation opportunities and excellent local food of North East Victoria’s alpine region.
• A chance to make a positive difference to our community in a values-based organisation.

Our ideal candidate:

With your excellent leadership, communication and relationship skills, you will be able to work with your colleagues and our community to ensure positive outcomes. You can multi-task, prioritise, meet deadlines and use technology and innovative software solutions to get your job done well.

Your professionalism will enhance Council’s reputation as a responsive and efficient organisation.

You will also have:

• Appropriate degree or diploma with substantial relevant experience
• Relevant industry experience and the ability to apply knowledge and interpretation of legislation and technical information to develop and implement processes and systems for the ongoing compliance function into the future.
• Drivers licence
• Valid Working with Children Check and Police clearance checks.

Apply now 

• Full-time permanent position, based in Bright
• Band 7 classification, starting from $94,822 per annum + Monthly Rostered Day Off
• Salary negotiable for the right candidate.
• Alpine Shire Council Enterprise Agreement 2023
• People of all genders, ages, and cultural backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
• Contact Kirsten McDonald, Manager Statutory Planning, Compliance and Local Laws, (03) 57550 555

Please note: Recruitment activity will commence prior to closing date, so don’t delay submitting your application. Council reserves the right to appoint a candidate into the role prior to the closing date. Applicants will be kept updated on the status of their application.