Community Compliance & Local Laws Officer

Precruitment; Queensland; On-site; AUD 82,000 - 87,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

12% superannuation

Overtime with penalty rates

72.5 hours - 9 day fortnight

4 weeks annual leave with 17.5% leave

Job summary

Bundaberg Regional Council is seeking two Local Laws Compliance Officers to safeguard liveability across the Bundaberg Region. You will enforce Local Laws and state legislation, conduct inspections, issue notices and engage with the community to improve safety and amenity.

The role blends outdoor patrols with office work, requires strong problem-solving and communication, and offers superannuation, leave, and roster arrangements to support work-life balance in a welcoming council environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in regulatory enforcement and investigations within a Local Government or similar environment.
• Practical knowledge of animal management practices, including handling, care and hygiene standards.
• Understanding of compliance areas such as parking, illegal camping, abandoned vehicles, signage and property maintenance.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to manage conflict and engage respectfully with the public.
• Proficiency in computer applications, including Microsoft Office, and the ability to learn specialised compliance systems.
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team.
• Physical capability to perform duties that may involve manual handling.
• Flexibility to work outside standard hours in line with roster requirements.
• Current C Class Driver's Licence.

Responsibilities

• Enforce relevant legislation and Council Local Laws relating to animal control, parking, abandoned vehicles, illegal camping, illegal dumping and property maintenance.
• Carry out routine patrols and inspections to identify non-compliance issues.
• Prepare and issue notices, warnings and infringement penalties where required.
• Gather and document evidence, ensuring accurate record keeping to support enforcement actions.
• Respond to public enquiries, complaints and service requests in a professional manner.
• Educate and inform the community about regulatory requirements and compliance expectations.
• Work collaboratively with government agencies, stakeholders and community groups to address compliance matters.
• Identify and report hazards or maintenance concerns affecting public safety or regulated areas.
• Participate in rostered after-hours, weekend and on-call duties as required.
• Represent Council positively through professional behaviour and effective customer service.

Skills

Regulatory enforcement

Animal management

Parking enforcement

Illegal camping

Abandoned vehicles

Property maintenance

Communication skills

MS Office

Specialised systems

Teamwork

Independence

Physical fitness

Flexibility

Driver's licence

Job description

Bundaberg Regional Council is seeking two Local Laws Compliance Officers to safeguard liveability across the Bundaberg Region. You will enforce Local Laws and state legislation, conduct inspections, issue notices and engage with the community to improve safety and amenity.

The role blends outdoor patrols with office work, requires strong problem-solving and communication, and offers superannuation, leave, and roster arrangements to support work-life balance in a welcoming council environment.