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Full time permanent role (based on 38 hours per week)Ability to transfer or take LSL (Long Service Leave) within Local GovernmentAbout Merri-bek City CouncilMerri-bek City Council is a progressive council of 175,000 residents: one community, proudly diverse. Our council area sits within the banks of the Merri Creek and the Moonee Ponds Creek, and includes Brunswick, Coburg, Fawkner, Glenroy, Gowanbrae, Hadfield, Oak Park and Pascoe Vale. Our city is vibrant and energetic, known for its active community, cultural diversity, creative industries and the arts. Our long-term vision has ambitious goals for environmental sustainability, social justice, community wellbeing, and creating great places. With the Civic Centre located in Coburg, 8 kilometres north of Melbournes CBD, there are excellent public transport options and great food and cafs right at the doorstep.Merri-bek Council strives to be a contemporary, innovative and collaborative organisation with a deep commitment to engaging and supporting the Merri-bek community. Our organisational vision is to be one team, brave and diverse, making a difference.We pride ourselves on being an inclusive and welcoming workplace. We offer flexible and hybrid work options and genuinely care about providing our staff work/life balance. With the Civic Centre located in Coburg, 8 kilometres north of Melbournes CBD, there are excellent public transport options and great food, cafs, parks and a cinema right at the doorstep. Merri-bek is a great place to live, work and play.About the roleA key senior leadership role within Merri-bek City Council, the Unit Manager Compliance Operations oversees the delivery of education and enforcement activities to encourage compliance with legislation covering parking, animal management and local laws functions.This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced leader to stabilise and coach a high-performing team, uplift operational performance, and bring a balanced leadership approachcombining strategic oversight with hands-on support to deliver quality services for the community.Working within the City Infrastructure Directorate, the Unit Manager Compliance Operations will bring strong people leadership and operational expertise to refine and strengthen team capability.Skills and experience require to perform the roleDemonstrable experience in the WHS field and relevant tertiary qualificationExtensive experience in coaching and mentoring team members and stakeholder across an organisation in all aspects of WHSDemonstrated experience in implementing a sustainable business partnering and case management model across a businessPossess a continuous improvement mindsetExposure and ability to support the delivery of coherent, consistent and effective WHS services, including data analysis and preparation of management reportingKey responsibilitiesLead and support a team of enforcement officers, coaching and developing leadership capability at all levels.Provide strong operational oversight of parking, local laws and animal management services, ensuring risks are managed and outcomes achieved.Ensure compliance with relevant legislative requirements so that intended outcomes of the legislation are achieved.Ensure efficient service delivery, leveraging both in-house teams and external providers.Foster a positive, performance-driven culture within the Compliance Operations Unit.Skills and experience required to perform this roleTertiary qualifications in management or a related field and/or diverse experience leading compliance teams or similar service areas, with an ability to coach staff and manage performance constructively.Ability to lead both operational and strategic functions, with a focus on uplifting team capability and delivering high service standards.Customer-focused, adaptable, and able to drive innovation and continuous improvement.Current Drivers Licence valid in Victoria.What the role can offerThe opportunity to work alongside a professional and supportive leadership team.Extensive opportunities for training and career development.Salary sacrifice options and wellness programs.A real sense of work-life balance.Further support offered for our staffUp to 20 weeks primary & up to 5 weeks secondary parental leavePlease note that when applying for this role, you may be required to attach your valid Driver''s Licence and WWCC. Please have this ready when completing your application.How to applyPlease fill out an application using our online recruitment system. You will be required to upload your CV, a cover letter outlining your relevant skills and experience. You do not need to respond to the individual Key Selection Criteria. Please also upload any other relevant documents.*Please note that some documents relating to this position may reference Moreland City Council. We are in the process of updating the councils new name of Merri-bek City Council.Please note that applications must only be submitted online, applications will not be accepted via email.Merri-bek City Council is proudly diverse and an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community, people with disability, and people from every culture, sexuality and gender identity, age and ethnic background. Merri-bek City Council is a Child Safe organisation.Merri-bek is focused on diverse representation of the community we serve. With this we value lived experience that could contribute to the shaping of this role and in turn will continue to provide representation and growth of safe and inclusive work culture.We encourage everyone to apply and discuss opportunities to develop your knowledge and experience. Council is committed to removing barriers and access to employment where possible at any point in the recruitment, onboarding and during your time at Council. For further information regarding access or modifications you may require for a recruitment process please contact Danni Jovanovic, Recruitment Business Partner on recruitment@merri-bek.vic.gov.auOur CommitmentIn May 2021, Merri-bek Council adopted a revised Statement of Commitment to Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung People and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities of the municipality. The statement recognises the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung people as the traditional owners of the lands and waterways of our municipality.Merri-bek City Council is committed to being a Child Safe Organisation and has zero tolerance for child abuse. We believe children and young people have the right to be and feel safe and that their safety and wellbeing is the responsibility of everyone. You can read more about our Child Safety Commitment Statement on our website.Unlock job insightsSalary match Number of applicants Skills matchMoreland is a municipality in the inner north of Melbourne, Australia.The City of Moreland covers 50.9 square kilometres and is one of Melbournes most populous municipalities with more than 160,000 people.The City of Moreland lies between 4 and 14 kilometres north of central Melbourne.It is bordered by the Moonee Ponds Creek to the west, Merri Creek to the east, Park Street to the south and the Western Ring Road to the north.Source: This is an extract from the company''s own website.Moreland is a municipality in the inner north of Melbourne, Australia.The City of Moreland covers 50.9 square kilometres and is one of Melbournes most populous municipalities with more than 160,000 people.The City of Moreland lies between 4 and 14 kilometres north of central Melbourne.It is bordered by the Moonee Ponds Creek to the west, Merri Creek to the east, Park Street to the south and the Western Ring Road to the north.Source: This is an extract from the company''s own website.To help fast track investigation, please include here any other relevant details that prompted you to report this job ad as fraudulent / misleading / discriminatory.Featured jobsCity of Boroondara9d agoRegional Manager - North MetroEnvironment Protection Authority Victoria #J-18808-Ljbffr