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Overview
Work History
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Timeline
Courses & Training
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Gray Godfrey

WILLETTON,Western Australia

Summary

Proactive and goal-oriented professional with excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Known for reliability and adaptability, with swift capacity to learn and apply new skills.

Experienced with regulatory compliance, risk management, and Utilizes analytical skills and attention to detail to ensure adherence to legal standards. Knowledge of collaborating with teams and maintaining up-to-date compliance protocols.

Overview

38
38
years of professional experience

Work History

Planning Compliance Officer

Town of Victoria Park
01.2011 - Current
  • Same duties as City of Gosnells (see below).

Building & Planning Compliance Officer

City of Melville
01.2010 - 01.2011
  • Same duties as City of Gosnells and City of Swan (see below).

Planning Compliance Officer

City of Gosnells
01.2008 - 01.2010
  • Town Planning Scheme complaint investigations.
  • Conducting Compliance site inspections.
  • Serving Directions under the relevant acts.
  • Liaise with relevant stakeholders on various Acts, Local Laws and City policies.
  • Completing and maintaining records.
  • Preparing evidence and attending Magistrates Court/ State Administration Tribunal.
  • Interview panel member.
  • Utilising IT Systems such as Microsoft, Pathways, Dataworks, GIS, Authority & Trim.

Building and Planning Compliance Officer

City of Swan
01.2007 - 01.2008
  • Building and Planning complaint investigations.
  • Conducting Building & Planning site inspections.
  • Administering and enforcing the Planning & Development Act 2005, Local Government Act 1995 & Local Government (Misc Prov) Act 1960.
  • Serving Directions/Notices.
  • Implement compliance initiatives.
  • Delivery of professional development.
  • Completing and maintaining records.
  • Preparing evidence and attending Magistrates Court.
  • Utilising IT Systems such as Microsoft, Pathways, Dataworks & GIS.

Customer Advocate

City of Swan
01.2003 - 01.2007
  • Place Based Management.
  • Building, Planning and Health complaint investigations.
  • Various Statute & Local Law investigations & enforcement.
  • Patrolling City infrastructure & investigating - reporting damage/ maintenance/ safety issues
  • Issuing infringements.
  • Public relations & education.
  • Conflict resolution & mediation.

Community Ranger

City of Cockburn
01.2000 - 01.2002
  • Investigating animal complaints.
  • Patrolling of council infrastructure.
  • Litter complaints.
  • Bushfire control.
  • Enforcement of Local Laws.
  • Control of parking, off-road and abandoned vehicles.

WA Police Service
01.1988 - 01.2000
  • Perth Traffic Branch
  • Fremantle Traffic Office
  • Perth Crime Scene Unit
  • Perth Photographic Section
  • Armadale and Fremantle Crime Scene Unit
  • Police patrol work.
  • Investigating complaints.
  • Report and statement writing.
  • Interpreting legislation.
  • Public education and relations.
  • Forensic Crime Scene Examination.
  • Crime scene and general photography.
  • Presenting evidence in court.

Interests

  • Gym Workouts
  • Hiking
  • Cooking
  • Wine Tasting
  • Guitar/Bass Playing
  • Music
  • Photography
  • Motorbike Riding

Timeline

Planning Compliance Officer

Town of Victoria Park
01.2011 - Current

Building & Planning Compliance Officer

City of Melville
01.2010 - 01.2011

Planning Compliance Officer

City of Gosnells
01.2008 - 01.2010

Building and Planning Compliance Officer

City of Swan
01.2007 - 01.2008

Customer Advocate

City of Swan
01.2003 - 01.2007

Community Ranger

City of Cockburn
01.2000 - 01.2002

WA Police Service
01.1988 - 01.2000

Courses & Training

  • 2024-2025: Fire Warden/Extinguisher Training
  • 2023-2025: Vertex - Cyber Security Fundamentals
  • 2016: St John - Workplace First Aid
  • 2014: Above & Beyond Training Solutions - Investigations Techniques Training
  • 2009: Environmental Health Australia - Clandestine Drug Laboratories Seminar
  • 2008: Australian Institute Management - Introduction to Excel
  • Blake Dawson - Trade Practices Act Training
  • SAI Global - Demystifying ISO 9001:2000
  • 2007: Aveling - Safety Awareness Training
  • 2006: WA Local Government Association - Letter and Report Writing in Local Government

                                                                              - Customer Service Training

  • 2005: Australian Institute of Management - Problem Solving & Decision Making

                                                                               - Dealing with Difficult or Aggressive customers

  • 2001: CY O’Connor College of TAFE - Firearms Handling and Safety

                                                                     - Four Wheel Drive and Safety

  • 2001: St John - Workplace First Aid
  • 1999-2000: SE Metropolitan of TAFE - Municipal Law Enforcement A & B

                                                                       - Dog Capture and Handling

                                                                       - AFAC 3.17 Prescribed Burning

                                                                       - AFAC 2.29 Wildfire Behaviour 2

                                                                       - AFAC 2.28 Wildfire Suppression

  • 1988-1998: WA Police Service - Bushcraft

                                                            - Police Defence Tactics

                                                            - Advanced driving

                                                            - Stationary and Mobile Radar

                                                            - Traffic Theory

                                                            - Crime Prevention course

                                                            - Breath Analysis Operator’s

                                                            - Plaster Casting Techniques

Other Attributes

  • Excellent time management
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Meticulous and thorough
  • Work well individually or in a team
  • Reliable and honest

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