Animal Management Investigator

Logan City Council; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 98,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working option

Wellbeing benefits

Salary packaging

Learning & development

Employee assistance

Leisure discounts

Novated leasing

Extra annual leave

Job summary

Logan City Council is hiring an Animal Management Investigator to conduct investigations into dog attacks and regulated animal compliance, gathering evidence, inspecting sites, and applying legislation to deliver fair outcomes for the community.

You will engage with residents, owners, witnesses, and legal representatives, presenting evidence when required and educating the public on responsible pet ownership. The role emphasizes professionalism and community safety.

Qualifications

• Experience in compliance, investigations, enforcement, animal management, local government, regulatory services.
• Strong knowledge of investigative processes and evidence gathering.
• Experience interpreting and applying legislation and policies.
• Highly developed conflict resolution, negotiation, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Ability to work autonomously and manage competing priorities.
• Knowledge of dog behaviour or willingness to develop this capability.

Responsibilities

• Investigating dog attacks, rush/menace incidents, and regulated animal matters.
• Conducting inspections and gathering evidence to support compliance and enforcement activities.
• Preparing investigation reports, statements, notices, and correspondence.
• Liaising with residents, animal owners, witnesses, legal representatives, and other stakeholders.
• Presenting evidence at court proceedings and QCAT matters when required.
• Promoting responsible pet ownership and educating the community.
• Responding to complex and sensitive situations with professionalism, sound judgement, and integrity.

Skills

Compliance investigations

Investigative processes

Evidence gathering

Legislation interpretation

Conflict resolution

Stakeholder engagement

Autonomy & prioritisation

Dog behaviour knowledge

Education

Certificate IV in Government Investigations

Job description

Help protect the community, support responsible pet ownership, and make a real difference every day.

Key points:

• Permanent full-time opportunity | 9-day fortnight
• Make a positive impact in your local community
• Access professional development and employee wellbeing benefits

Salary from: Stream A Level 4.1 ($89k/year) + superannuation

Location: Kingston, QLD, 4114

About the role:

As an Animal Management Investigator, you will conduct investigations into dog attacks, regulated animal compliance matters, and other complex animal management issues. You will gather evidence, engage with stakeholders, undertake inspections, and apply relevant legislation to achieve fair, lawful, and effective outcomes for the community.

Position responsibilities include:

• Investigating dog attacks, rush/menace incidents, and regulated animal matters.
• Conducting inspections and gathering evidence to support compliance and enforcement activities.
• Preparing investigation reports, statements, notices, and correspondence.
• Liaising with residents, animal owners, witnesses, legal representatives, and other stakeholders.
• Presenting evidence at court proceedings and QCAT matters when required.
• Promoting responsible pet ownership and educating the community.
• Responding to complex and sensitive situations with professionalism, sound judgement, and integrity.

About you:

You are a confident investigator and communicator who can balance enforcement responsibilities with customer service and education. You remain composed in challenging situations and have the ability to resolve conflict while maintaining positive community relationships.

Ideally, you have:

• Experience in compliance, investigations, enforcement, animal management, local government, regulatory services, or a related field.
• Strong knowledge of investigative processes and evidence gathering.
• Experience interpreting and applying legislation and policies.
• Highly developed conflict resolution, negotiation, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• The ability to work autonomously and manage competing priorities.
• Knowledge of dog behaviour or the willingness to quickly develop this capability.

Requirements:

To be considered for and employed in this position, applicants must satisfactorily complete the following pre-employment screening checks, as applicable:

• Work Rights
• Satisfactory references
• Functional Capacity Evaluation
• Possession of a current "C" class driver licence
• Certificate IV in Government Investigations (or similar) would be highly regarded

This position will be required to be rostered for after-hours on-call duties.

Why choose Logan City Council?

At Logan City Council, we're not just running a city - we're shaping its future. We're a contemporary local government with a clear sense of purpose, focused on delivering exceptional service and value for money for our community.

Here, your ideas are valued, your growth is supported, and your work contributes to something bigger. When you join us, you'll feel connected to your purpose, your team and the people of Logan.

We believe that when our people thrive, our city thrives. That's why we've built a workplace culture that champions collaboration, growth and wellbeing. Here's what you can look forward to:

• Salary from: Level 4 starts at $89,329 + superannuation.
• Leave that helps you recharge - use your annual leave when it suits you and enjoy the added benefit of extra Christmas leave to make the most of the holiday season.
• Work-life balance that rewards you - our full-time employees work 72.5 hours over nine days, providing a regular day off every fortnight, adding up to 22 extra days each year to recharge, pursue passions, or do more of what you love.
• Flexibility that supports your success - we support work-life balance with hybrid flexible working arrangements designed to help you thrive.
• Wellbeing that works for you - stay active and healthy with discounted memberships at Logan Leisure Centres, access to the Fitness Passport program, and a corporate discount with BUPA.
• Perks that go further - make the most of your income with salary packaging options, including novated leasing.
• Development to support your future - grow your skills and advance your career with access to ongoing learning and development opportunities tailored to support your professional journey.
• Support when it matters - our Employee Assistance Program provides free, confidential counselling to help you navigate life's challenges and support your wellbeing.
• Connect and belong - be part of our active social club and enjoy opportunities to build relationships and connect with colleagues across the organisation.

Who we are and the community we serve

The City of Logan is young, diverse, and growing fast - and we are growing with it. Home to more than 400,000 residents from over 230 cultures, it is a place where community spirit thrives and every voice matters.

As one of the largest and most diverse councils in Queensland, we are home to big picture thinkers, community focused leaders and dedicated professionals who care deeply about the community we serve. From delivering essential services and building new infrastructure to supporting local businesses and creating inclusive spaces, we are here to make life better for everyone who calls Logan home.

As a Council employee, you will be part of that mission - helping shape the future of a city where people, places and opportunities can thrive.

Monday 16 November 2026.