Douglas Shire Council is seeking a self-motivated and engaging Local Laws Officer to join the team for a maximum term to August 2028.
Position Objectives
- Undertake regular patrols and attend to enforcement of the relevant Council Local Laws.
- Investigate all complaints alleging breaches of Council’s Local Laws and other appropriate Legislation as required by the Coordinator Environmental Health and Local Laws.
- Assist with the preparation and delivery of community education and promotional matters associated with Local Laws and Animal Management with the objective of fostering community awareness and negotiating win-win outcomes where possible.
- Attend to the enforcement of the relevant Council local law and collect evidence for further action, including prosecution.
Full position details, including required qualifications and key responsibilities and duties for the role are outlined in the attached position description.
About You
Our ideal candidate will have:
- Current “C” class driver’s licence.
- White Card or ability to obtain.
- Demonstrated knowledge of Local Government legislation including local laws, or Legislation specific to Local Law Enforcement and Animal Management.
- Demonstrated previous experience in inspection, investigation and basic report writing in relation to local law infringements.
- Demonstrated knowledge of Local Government Legislation and Local Laws including those relating to animals, overgrown allotments, accommodation, abandoned vehicles and other technical issues.
- Sound written and oral communication skills including the ability to draft routine correspondence and reports.
- Ability to handle animals, in particular, dogs and cats.
- Understanding of animal capture techniques.
- Ability to understand and assess dangerous animal behaviour.
- Previous local authority experience in a similar capacity.
- Experience with the investigation of local law breaches including issuing of “on the spot fines”, report writing and court appearances.
What we can offer you
- A competitive remuneration salary with 12% superannuation.
- Up to 5 weeks annual leave per annum with 17.5% leave loading.
- Up to 3 weeks personal leave per annum.
- Nominal 72.50hours, nine (9) day fortnight roster.
- May be eligible for salary sacrificing options.
- Employee Assistance Program.
- Employee health and wellbeing initiatives.
- Ongoing training and development opportunities.
- Active social club.
Department: Environment and Planning
Closing Date: 5pm Friday 21 August 2026
