Traffic Officer - Darebin, Australia - City of Darebin

City of Darebin

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Darebin, Australia

2 weeks ago

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Description

Full time, 76 hours per fortnight

Salary circa $70k per annum
Preston location

About City of Darebin
Located in the northern suburbs of Melbourne the City of Darebin is home to many vibrant retail shopping precincts.

Traffic Officers are an integral part of Council's overall traffic and transport strategy and responsible for delivering outstanding customer service to the community.

About the Role

Join the traffic enforcement team responsible for encouraging parking turnover in the City of Darebin through education and the processing of parking infringement notices for breaches of the Road Rules.

Ensure the safety of children by patrolling around schools.

Duties

Issue parking infringement notices in accordance with legislation.
Operate handheld devices and other equipment/technology.
Patrol school crossings to ensure the safety of children.
Attend Court to give evidence in prosecutions as required.
Maintain an emphasis on excellent customer service by responding promptly and courteously to all enquiries received.

Skills & Experience

Knowledge of Pinforce and Pinforce manager software.
Be familiar with Council parking provisions, and Council policy concerning matters, which generally fall within the jurisdiction of the Traffic Services Department.
Knowledge of, or ability to gain the knowledge of the Local Government Act 1989, Road Safety Act 1986, Road Safety Road Rules 2017 and other relevant Acts and regulations.
Experience in justice administration, public administration, law enforcement, customer service or other related fields (desirable).

Culture

Darebin is home to one of the largest, most diverse communities in Victoria in terms of cultures, language (more than 118 languages are spoken), religions, socio-economic background, employment status, occupation and housing needs.

You will work for an organisation that proudly values social inclusion, sustainability, engagement and service excellence.

Benefits

Opportunity to promote safe parking practices
Work in supportive team environment
Flexible working arrangements, RDO
Close to public transport

How to Apply
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.

Contact Angelo Russo Team Leader Traffic Enforcement on , for a confidential discussion.

Applications close on 7 April pm.

The City of Darebin is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in its selection and employment practices on the basis of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organisation, or other nonmerit factors. Darebin is committed to providing a safe working environment that embraces and values child safety, and thorough 'Safety Screening' processes apply._