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Assistant Director - Investigations and Enforcement
Full-time Temporary with a Possibility of PermanencyDetails: As a senior leader within Transport Canberra and City Services (TCCS), this role requires a person who can inspire, energise and positively influence team and individual outcomes. The role is responsible for supervising, managing and motivating a team and providing appropriate support and guidance. Effective employee engagement skills are a key enabler in the performance of this role as is a values-based leadership style.
This position requires a leader with a strong, considered and engaging people focus to successfully deliver and drive a culture of respect and a desire to achieve customer service excellence. The ideal candidate will possess an innate ability to draw on the right skills in a contextually and environmentally appropriate manner, align team performance and develop capacity to achieve organisational objectives. Model commitment to continual learning, encourage ongoing development and engaging the right people to the right roles.
The primary responsibility for this position is to lead the Investigation and Enforcement Team and provide direct support to the Senior Director, Licensing and Compliance, to effectively regulate and administer the various statutory functions for which TCCS is responsible. With minimum direction, you will:
Manage and direct the operations of the Licencing and Compliance (L&C) Investigations and Enforcement Team involved in the administration of the Public Unleased Land Act 2013, Litter Act 2004, Urban Forest Act 2023, Trespass on Territory Lands Act 1932, and other regulatory and compliance issues.Supervise, lead and manage a high performing team of investigators and administrative officers in an agile environment with a strong focus on flexibility and superior customer service leadership.Conduct, lead, and direct investigations into suspected offences against legislation administered by TCCS in accordance with Australian Government Investigations Standards, the ACT Director of Public Prosecutions policy and guidelines and TCCS Accountability Commitment policies.Issue infringement and direction notices, prepare briefs of evidence, attend court and tribunal proceedings and provide evidence in prosecutions for breaches of legislation as required.Review submissions disputing infringements, requesting leniency or waiving penalties, and provide recommendations to the Senior Director and executive as required.Review and manage submissions to TCCS L&C Regulatory Advisory Committee considering contraventions of legislation administered by TCCS and issues of legislative interpretation at the procedural/operational level.Develop and review investigation guidelines and procedures.Develop and deliver training to authorised officers to enhance the reputation of the TCCS investigative function.Mentor and develop staff in the investigation competencies of their respective roles;Perform the range of functions undertaken by the L&C Teams as required, including those of an authorised officer or inspector appointed under the range of ACT legislation administered by TCCS.The work of the Investigations and Enforcement team within L&C is operational, highly diverse and encompasses many varied pieces of legislation. This position requires the occupant to have the ability to research, interpret and apply complex legislation to a myriad of municipal regulatory and investigatory matters. The occupant requires the ability to draft and/or review high level documentation for executive, court and/or tribunal referral.
The occupant requires the ability to provide accurate and considered advice on municipal regulatory and/or compliance matters, in line with the applicable legislation and overarching government policies, to staff and other stakeholders. Meeting the demands of a dynamic, evolving regulatory environment requires the occupant to be agile, innovative, suave and have the ability to anticipate, identify and respond quickly to change.
This position does involve the direct supervision of several investigative and administrative staff.
We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where people with diverse thoughts, lived experience, and perspectives can thrive and contribute their unique talents to the ACTPS and ACT community. We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people with culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, veterans, younger and older workers, and people with diverse genders, sexes and sexualities to apply.
Eligibility/ Other Requirements: Professional / Technical Skills Certificate IV in Government Investigation, Diploma of Government Investigation or equivalent.Relevant experience leading or managing a team within a law enforcement or regulatory agency.Demonstrated ability to exercise sound judgement and manage resources, time, and projects to achieve objectives.The ability to effectively consult, liaise and negotiate with a diverse range of internal and external stakeholders, to further working relationships.Experience working in a fast-paced office environment.Excellent verbal and written communication skills.Excellent administrative and organisational skills.Behavioural Skills A positive 'can do' approach to managing a high volume of workAbility to work independently and contribute to a larger teamDemonstrated understanding of, and commitment to workplace diversity, workplace health and safety, and the values of the ACT Public service.Compliance Requirements / Qualification To be eligible to apply for this role, you must be an Australian citizen or Permanent Resident of Australia.Driver's licence Class 'C' or higher Driver's License is essential.This position does require a police criminal check.This position does require a pre-employment medical.The ability to be available in an operational field-based environment within core hours.The ability to be flexible and on occasions and be willing to work outside core hours. Some weekend work may be required.Willingness to wear a uniform.Note: This is a temporary position available immediately for a period of six months with the possibility of extension up to 12 months and/or permanency. Selection may be based on application and referee reports only. An order of merit will be established from this selection process and may be used to fill future identical vacancies over the next 12 months. This position is in a workplace designed for activity-based working (ABW). Under ABW arrangements, officers will not have a designated workstation/desk.
How to Apply: Please submit a written application addressing the Selection Criteria, along with your current curriculum vitae, listing two referees and their contact details.
Applications should be submitted via the Apply Now Button Below. Applicants should note that a Joint Selection Committee (JSC) established in accordance with the collective/enterprise agreement provisions will assess all applications for this position.
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