Current vacancies

Asset Protection Officer

Fixed Term 12 months

Mitchell Shire Council has embarked on Victoria’s last great story of growth.

Located just 40 minutes from Melbourne where the city meets the country, we’re renowned for our scenic beauty that’s rich in both history and heritage.  We’re home to a mix of beautiful natural landscapes, townships and emerging communities in some of Australia’s fastest-growing suburbs.

Come join a Local Government Organisation offering a fantastic opportunity for Community, Opportunity and Growth for the right applicant.

This is your opportunity to join a supportive organisation in an area with a projected population growth of 181,591 people.

About the Opportunity

As an Asset Protection Officer, you'll play a key role in enforcing local laws and ensuring compliance with the Local Government Act, regulations, and council policies. Your work will help protect community assets and maintain a safe, well-regulated environment.In this role, you will identify and investigate non-compliance on council-owned land, respond to complaints and issue warnings, cautions, infringements, or notices and enforce parking regulations and road rules as required

This role is a temporary, full-time opportunity for 12 months. With the option of a Fortnightly RDO or Monthly ADO, Remuneration begins at $74K to $84K (Band 5) plus superannuation.

About You

We are seeking a dedicated and proactive individual with a passion for compliance and excellent interpersonal skills. With a demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a team, you will enjoy working outdoors, engaging with the community, and ensuring local laws and regulations are upheld.

The ideal candidate will have strong communication and conflict resolution skills, the ability to handle complex situations with diplomacy, and experience in regulatory enforcement. You will possess investigation skills, including gathering and presenting evidence for court proceedings, and have a sound understanding of local laws.

For further information about this role please contact Arron Bray, Local Laws Team Leader on 03 5734 6200.

All applications must address the Key Selection Criteria in the position description. For information on how to apply, please visit our Careers page.

Mitchell Shire Council are a Child Safe Organisation. The successful applicant will be required to obtain a Working with Children Check, prior to commencement.

Applications close at 5pm Friday 14 March 2025.