City Compliance Officer at City of Moonee Valley

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

15 Oct, 26

Salary

85114.74

Posted On

17 Jul, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Statutory Compliance, Regulatory Enforcement, Investigation, Conflict Resolution, Problem Solving, Report Writing, Legislative Interpretation, Animal Management, Asset Protection, Customer Service, Microsoft Office, Stakeholder Engagement

Industry

Government Administration

Description

City Compliance Officer Reference number: 11192 Closing date: 11:00pm, Friday 31 July 2026 * Full-time permanent position. * Salary commencing at $85,114.74 per annum, plus 12% superannuation, commensurate with skills and experience, plus relevant industry allowance. * Band 5. * Ample free parking available The Opportunity Moonee Valley City Council is seeking an enthusiastic and community-focused City Compliance Officer to join our City Safety & Amenity team. In this diverse and rewarding role, you will help maintain community safety, amenity and public order through a balanced approach to education, engagement and enforcement. You will be responsible for investigating and resolving a broad range of compliance matters relating to animal management, local laws, building site compliance and asset protection. Working closely with residents, builders, contractors, government agencies and other stakeholders, you will provide advice, conduct inspections, investigate complaints and ensure compliance with relevant legislation, regulations and Council policies. Key Responsibilities * Investigate complaints and breaches relating to Local Laws, animal management, building site compliance and asset protection matters. * Conduct inspections, audits and compliance assessments in accordance with relevant legislation and Council policies. * Promote voluntary compliance through education, advice and engagement, while undertaking enforcement activities where required. * Prepare correspondence, reports, evidence and documentation to support investigations and legal proceedings. * Assess permits, registrations and applications relevant to the role. * Liaise with residents, builders, contractors, Victoria Police, emergency services and other stakeholders to resolve compliance issues. * Assist with animal control activities, including responding to nuisance or dangerous animal matters. * Maintain accurate records and provide high-quality customer service to internal and external stakeholders. Skills & Experience The ideal candidate will hold a Certificate IV or Diploma in Statutory Compliance or a related discipline, together with relevant experience in a compliance, regulatory or enforcement environment. You will have strong verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to prepare detailed reports and correspondence, and be confident interpreting and applying legislation, regulations and local laws. Your investigative skills will enable you to gather evidence, analyse information and resolve complex issues, while your strong conflict resolution and problem-solving abilities will assist you in dealing effectively with challenging situations. You will be highly organised, able to manage competing priorities and statutory deadlines, and possess sound computer skills, including experience using Microsoft Office applications. A current Victorian Driver's Licence is required. Next Steps Applications must be submitted through our online system and should be in line with the Moonee Valley City Council Application Guide [https://mvccdocuments.mvcc.vic.gov.au:7979/EasyShareWebAuthentication/Redirect.aspx?docKey=d1JlQnNjclI5ZDk0RHBqQ2wwL2lUV2JjRHpKbjR0VjRjRUJtcG1NRG1aSjZSZEJYQm1MNWErZ216a2xBbnVyWTdkczRRb29qcFhlcUFIOXFuMi9nekE9PQ2]. Applications that do not meet these requirements may not be considered. For further information, please view the Position Description [https://mvccdocuments.mvcc.vic.gov.au:7979/EasyShareWebAuthentication/Redirect.aspx?docKey=dDQ0dDVnR2ZRL2Y1cE5XT1NKZGExN1dzUkRQTDlCYTRJbnRZQnFIRXVNdkxwbjRJS1V1OXJIMHlyUUZKVitFenVMUHlqSkRDZHlJd2Q0V21pVWo2cVE9PQ2] and/or contact Tony Gullone, Manager City Safety & Amenity (03) 9243 8704 to seek further insights to the role. Moonee Valley is a great place to live, work and visit. We are a local government within the north-west metropolitan area of Melbourne, providing a range of services to some 130,000 residents and over 10,000 businesses. Our 1,200 employees bring their differing backgrounds, experiences and unique perspectives to our collaborative environment, and are supported to share ideas, initiatives and talent, making a positive impact on our community for now and in the future. Some of the great benefits of working at Moonee Valley City Council are flexible working conditions, learning and development opportunities, supportive leadership and various staff benefits. Our Council offices are located in the heart of our vibrant, diverse community with great food, cafes and green spaces nearby. We have excellent public transport at our doorstep as well as cycling access for our employees. At Moonee Valley City Council, we pride ourselves on having job opportunities which make a real difference in the community and having a workplace which values everyone’s unique skills and attributes. Our Culture of Inclusion If you are interested in the role but feel you may not meet the full range of selection criteria, we encourage you to contact us to discuss your experience and application for this position. We don’t just accept difference - we celebrate it, we support it, and we thrive on it for the benefit of our employees, our services and our community. With a focus on inclusion, accessibility and flexibility, we'll support you at every stage of your career. We recognise the importance of balance and embrace work agility, understanding that this means different things to each and every one of our employees. Moonee Valley City Council is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Child Safe employer and we value diversity and encourage people from different backgrounds to apply, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds, people of any age or gender, people identifying as lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans and gender diverse, intersex and/or queer (LGBTIQA+) and people with disability. If you have a reasonable adjustment, support or access requirement, we encourage you to let us know through your application or email H2@mvcc.vic.gov.au or call 9243 1122.

Responsibilities

Investigate and resolve compliance matters regarding local laws, animal management, and building site compliance. Conduct inspections and audits while promoting voluntary compliance through education and engagement.