Amenity Enforcement Officer (Animal Management)

Mark Morris Dance Group; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 81,000 - 93,000; Full time

Job summary

A local council in Australia is seeking an Amenity Enforcement Officer (Animal Management) to ensure community safety through law enforcement and public education on responsible pet ownership. The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills and relevant qualifications, and will engage with the community to address various animal management issues. This full-time permanent position offers a supportive work environment and various benefits.

Benefits

12% superannuation

Monthly Accrued Day Off

Flexible work environment

Qualifications

• Proven experience in consultation and dispute resolution.
• Ability to comprehend and interpret Acts and Regulations.

Responsibilities

• Enforce relevant Acts and Regulations.
• Issue Infringement notices and maintain records.
• Conduct patrols within the Municipality.

Skills

Communication

Judgment

Dispute Resolution

Education

Certificate 4 in Government (Statutory Compliance)

Job description

Amenity Enforcement Officer (Animal Management)

Footscray, Australia

Reference: 6815489

• Permanent Full-Time
• Band 5 ($81,248 - $92,958) + 12% super + monthly ADO

About Us Maribyrnong City Council is undergoing significant change arising from population growth and redevelopment. A transitioning economy is leading to an influx of new residents, businesses, and employment opportunities that is seeing Maribyrnong fast becoming a sought after residential, recreation and social destination in Melbourne's inner-west.

The Opportunity Our Local Laws department has an opportunity for a suitably qualified and experienced Amenity Enforcement Officer (Animal Management) to join the team. Reporting to the Team Leader Animal Management, this role will ensure the safety and amenity of the City of Maribyrnong, through a process of education, enforcement and the promotion of responsible pet ownership.

This role would suit a confident communicator with sound judgement and decision-making skills, who has proven experience in consultation and dispute resolution, across a range of challenging issues and situations.

Key Responsibilities

• Enforce relevant Acts, Regulations and Council's Local Laws applicable to animal management;
• Issue Infringement notices and record details relevant to the Infringement notices to in line with Council policies and procedures;
• Undertake daily foot and or vehicular patrols of specific areas including all parks within the Municipality;
• Undertake investigations in relation to complaints received and resolve complaints in a timely and professional manner and in line with Council policies and procedures;
• Interview, advise and educate members of the public by a range of means including face to face, telephone, written and when required, attendance at public forums;
• Maintain a diary of all activities, taking responsibility for the investigation of complaints, enforcement action and provision of a timely response to Customer Service requests where necessary.
• Prepare reports relating to enforcement action, attend Court and give evidence as required.

About You

To be considered for this role, you will have the following:

• Certificate 4 in Government (Statutory Compliance) preferred together with relevant experience.
• Demonstrated ability to comprehend and interpret Acts and Regulations and decide on an appropriate course of action.

Please note, this role also requires the successful candidate to:

• Undertake a pre-employment medical check;
• Undertake a police check ensuring no relevant criminal record is found;

Why Choose Maribyrnong?

• Work cross functionally in a friendly, supportive and professional multidisciplinary team;
• Enjoy a flexible and inclusive work environment;
• Work in a meaningful role within a Values driven organisation;
• Take an Accrued Day Off every month.

So, if you are looking for a role where you can make a genuine difference and you enjoy working in a diverse community focused environment, Apply Now!

How to Apply

To download the PD, and to apply for this job go to: https://maribyrnong.recruitmenthub.com.au/Vacancies and enter ref code: 6815489.

Please submit your Resume and a Cover Letter via our Careers website telling us why you think you would be a great fit for this position and outlining your relevant experience in support of your application by 10:00pm on Tuesday 14 October 2025.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Maribyrnong City Council (Council) is committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and young people and to operating in a manner that complies with its obligations under the Child Wellbeing and Safety Act 2005 and the Victorian Child Safe Standards. Council promotes an organisational culture that embeds within it child safe practices and expects its staff to perform their roles and engage with the community in a manner that is consistent with its child safe practices. To guide expected standards of child safe behaviours of all staff, Council has a Child Safety and Wellbeing Policy.

As part of the appointment process, Council may undertake appropriate child safety pre-screening checks of candidates in accordance with Council Child Safety policies and procedures where appropriate. This may include asking child safety-related questions during interview, conducting relevant checks of the candidate's prior contact with children in employment and/or requiring proof of a valid Working With Children Check prior to commencement.

Council welcomes applications from all interested candidates including from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds and people with disabilities. Council's recruitment process will be reasonably adapted to ensure all candidates have equitable access to Council's recruitment process and job opportunities.

Enquiries: Should you have any questions regarding this position, please contact Kelly Bellin, Team Leader Animal Management on 9091 5644 for a confidential discussion.