Community Compliance & Animal Control Officer

Wellington Shire Council; Sale; On-site; AUD 77,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Supportive team environment

Professional development

Varied role

Job summary

Wellington Shire Council in Victoria, Australia, is seeking a Local Laws Officer to enforce domestic-animal controls, traffic and parking regulations, and to support emergency services.

The role involves responding to community concerns, issuing permits, and advising on Local Laws, with after-hours availability and a Certificate IV in Animal Management preferred. Band 5 salary ranges AU$77,357–AU$88,159 per year plus 12% superannuation.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of local laws, traffic regulations, and animal management legislation.
• Experience investigating compliance matters and preparing court briefs.
• Certificate IV in Animal Management (preferred) or relevant experience.
• Ability to work with animals and livestock.
• Current Victorian Driver's Licence and Working with Children Check.
• Availability to work afterhours as required.

Responsibilities

• Enforce local laws, traffic regulations, and state legislation.
• Manage domestic animals and livestock, including responding to complaints and emergencies.
• Prepare compliance reports, investigation briefs, and court documents.
• Participate in emergency management and fire prevention activities.

Skills

Local laws knowledge

Traffic regulations

Animal management legislation

Compliance investigations

Court briefs experience

Afterhours availability

Education

Certificate IV in Animal Management

Relevant experience

Job description

Wellington Shire Council in Victoria, Australia, is seeking a Local Laws Officer to enforce domestic-animal controls, traffic and parking regulations, and to support emergency services.

The role involves responding to community concerns, issuing permits, and advising on Local Laws, with after-hours availability and a Certificate IV in Animal Management preferred. Band 5 salary ranges AU$77,357–AU$88,159 per year plus 12% superannuation.