Road Safety Officer

Employment type: Full time, Permanent

Hours per week: 38

Remuneration: Band 5 salary from $83,536.96 per annum plus superannuation and a fortnightly RDO

Location: Werribee based

 

About the role

As a Road Safety Officer with Wyndham City Council, you will provide effective and efficient education and enforcement of legislation relating to parking and road safety.

You will also engage with the community to promote community safety as it relates to parking and road safety, including responding to customer requests regarding illegal parking, abandoned and unregistered vehicles. 

What your day will look like

·         Provide guidance, advice, and assistance to drivers in relation to parking compliance matters

·         Take appropriate enforcement action where contraventions of parking legislation are identified

·         Respond promptly to customer requests relating to illegal parking, as well as Abandoned and unregistered vehicles

·         Patrol and supervise school crossings

·         Present evidence in the Magistrates Court, as required

·         Accurately record correspondence, notes, and evidence in Council’s systems

What you will bring

·         Certificate IV in Government Investigations (or equivalent), or willingness to obtain

·         Previous experience in a parking compliance or regulatory role (Previous experience in Local Government Highly Desirable)

·         Demonstrated experience in a dynamic, customer-focused role

·         Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office packages and general IT proficiency, including an electronic infringement issuing device

·         The ability to interpret and apply relevant legislation

·         Excellent time management and communication skills

·         Current Victorian Driver’s License

 

If you progress past the interview stage, you may be required to complete pre-employment screening, which may include police checks, working with children’s check, a medical, qualification verification, and an Australian work rights check.

Why join Wyndham

We are one of Australia’s fastest growing and most diverse cities.

 

By 2040, we will have more than 500,000 residents and our people are hard at work designing the precincts, building the infrastructure, developing the policies and delivering the programs that will ensure the City is prepared.

 

Look at our job opportunities and you may be surprised at what you discover: a future-focused culture, a sense of purpose and possibility, and real opportunities to strengthen our diverse community. It all adds up to make Wyndham City a great place to belong.

 

Our people are our most valued asset. We are focused on building a culture that empowers every person to do their best work. Flexibility is built right into our DNA and we are committed to cultivating an inclusive workplace that celebrates a diverse workforce.

 

How to apply

Please apply online by submitting your resume and cover letter outlining your suitability for the role via the provided link.

 

Applications close at 11:59PM on Sunday, 9 February 2025.

 

If you have further role-specific questions, please contact Michael Bell, Team Leader Road Safety on 8734 5440.

 

Wyndham City Council is committed to providing a recruitment experience that is fair, inclusive, and accessible. If you have specific accessibility needs or general recruitment enquiries, please contact our Careers team via careers@wyndham.vic.gov.au or 03 9394 6860.

 

Child Safe Organisation

Wyndham City Council has zero tolerance to any form of child abuse and is committed to the safety, wellbeing and empowerment of children. We create and maintain a child safe organisation which is embedded in the everyday thinking and practice of all employees, volunteers and contractors. Additionally, we are committed to fostering a culture of safety within the Council, which includes the inclusion and empowerment of Aboriginal children, their families, and communities. Our recruitment practices reflect this.

 

Diversity and Inclusion

At Wyndham City Council we value workforce diversity and inclusion and embrace individual uniqueness. We value diverse life experiences and the perspectives of our people, while providing high-quality services to all members of our community, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, religion, cultural background, disability, or sexuality.

 

Wyndham has one of the largest Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities in the Western Region, with a rich and diverse history. We are committed to providing positive employment opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and welcome applications from candidates of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background. To read more about Wyndham City’s Innovate Reconciliation Action Plan, please visit our website.