Elements and Performance Criteria
- Contact complainant to gather and provide information
- Notifications of environmental health issues are received and recorded.
- Relevant legislation and council procedures for different types of complaints are identified and clarified with senior team members.
- For designated complaints, complainant is contacted and relevant details are gathered and recorded.
- Complaints procedures are explained to complainant and questions are answered or referred to team members for follow-up and advice.
- Plan preliminary investigation of complaints
- Preliminary investigation activities are identified and planned in consultation with team members and according to council policy.
- Data gathering, recording and reporting requirements are identified and relevant equipment and documentation are prepared.
- Contingency plans for dealing with potential conflict are considered and discussed with senior team members.
- Conduct and report on preliminary investigations
- Investigation is carried out efficiently and effectively according to council policy and advice from senior team members.
- On-site discovery of issues beyond the authority of the investigator are referred to senior team members.
- Data and information are collected and recorded.
- Communications with community members are cordially conducted and potential conflicts managed effectively.
- Report is prepared and submitted to the team for information or direction.
- External authorities are notified, as required by council procedures.
- Complainant is advised of outcome or referred to senior officers according to council policy.