ABOUT THE ROLE
Please read all information carefully before applying.
Council Local Laws Officers are responsible for influencing community compliance through responsive, efficient and effective investigating, monitoring and enforcing of animal management, local law and other state legislative requirements. Council Local Laws Officers respond to customer requests in the form of enquiries and complaints, they also have an important role educating the community. Council Local Laws Officers also assist in identifying opportunities for continuous improvement, improved communication and improvements to community education and greater service delivery, as well as providing support to other areas of Council as requested to contribute to the efficient operation of the organisation.
As with all positions the incumbent must model and comply with the values and standards as set out in Council’s Corporate Plan and undertake the role in accordance with corporate governance and current legislation.
Employment Status: Full Time, Permanent
Award: Level 2 – 3 of the Queensland Local Government Industry (Stream A) Award – State 2017
Salary Range: $77,695.00 to $88,752.00 per annum.
ABOUT YOU
The successful candidate will have:
| Essential Knowledge, skills and abilities |
- Demonstrated experience in a regulatory, compliance, enforcement, local laws, animal management or vector control role.
- Sound understanding of Council local laws and other state legislation or ability to rapidly acquire.
- Ability to exercise judgement and initiative where procedures are not clearly defined and ability to identify inefficiencies and provide business improvement solutions.
- Well-developed interpersonal skills including a high level of verbal and written communication ability, and the ability to liaise and negotiate with a wide range of people.
- Demonstrated conflict management skills
- Ability to work effectively under general supervision either individually or as part of a team with good time management skills and the ability to determine work priorities.
- Demonstrated computer skills with a working knowledge of a wide range of applications (i.e. Word, Outlook, Excel, Project, PowerPoint and other related programs).
- Demonstrated commitment to safe working practices, with the ability to identify, resolve and report workplace health and safety issues appropriately.
| Essential Licences |
- Possession and maintenance of a current Queensland ‘C’ Class Driver Licence.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/POSITION ENVIRONMENT
Applicants will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check – Police Certificate.
This position requires working in an outdoor environment in inclement weather. The ability to carry out the physical requirements of the position may require standing for long periods, manual handling, physical labour. Undergo mandatory immunisation against Tetanus and Q Fever or provide medical documentary evidence of suitable immunisation. This is required as the work environment involves exposure to areas identified as "at risk" work areas.
Council is committed to providing and maintaining a safe and healthy workplace. This includes taking all steps that are reasonably practicable to prevent the spread of preventable occupational diseases. In accordance with Councils P0199 Vaccinations and Health Monitoring Procedure, positions exposed to occupational diseases will be subject to the Workplace Immunisation Program.
MORE INFORMATION & QUESTIONS
Council is committed to building an inclusive culture that respects and promotes human rights and diversity and acknowledges that we respectfully journey together to aspire to be an inclusive and capable organisation. We are an equal employment opportunity employer and place value on our diverse workforce. We encourage applicants representing all genders, ethnicities, ages, languages, sexual orientations, people with a disability, and those with family responsibilities to apply.
For further information, please view the Position Description.
For enquiries in relation to this vacancy, please call 07 4761 5300 or email.
CLOSING DATE
11:59pm Sunday, 21 September 2025.
Late applications will only be accepted at the discretion of the Chief Executive Officer.
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