Community Compliance Officer

Rural City of Wangaratta; Wangaratta; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional local council in Victoria seeks a Community Compliance Officer to ensure compliance with local laws and enhance community safety. This role involves monitoring legislation, educating the public, and collaborating with teams to resolve issues. Ideal candidates are detail-oriented, resilient, and experienced in compliance or risk management. Join a supportive work environment offering ongoing professional development and corporate benefits.

Benefits

Inclusive and supportive work environment

Ongoing training and professional development

Corporate benefits including flu injections

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Ability to manage challenging situations with professionalism.
• Sharp eye for identifying issues and crafting solutions.
• Comfortable navigating regulatory environments.

Responsibilities

• Monitoring and enforcing compliance with local laws and relevant legislation.
• Collaborating with internal teams to identify risks and resolve non-compliance.
• Educating the public and promoting awareness around community safety.

Skills

Detail-Oriented & Analytical

Resilient & Empathetic

Strong Communicator

Experienced in Compliance or Risk Management

Job description

Overview

Help Shape a Safer, Stronger Community. The Rural City of Wangaratta (RCOW) is looking for a dynamic Community Compliance Officer to help ensure our region remains a safe, welcoming, and well-regulated place to live.

This is more than a job—it’s a chance to be a trusted leader in public safety, a problem-solver across departments, and a key contributor to operational excellence. If you thrive in complex environments and want your work to matter, this is your moment.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Monitoring and enforcing compliance with local laws and relevant legislation
• Collaborating with internal teams to identify risks and resolve non-compliance
• Educating the public and promoting awareness around Livestock & Domestic Animal Control, Parking, Public Safety, and Property Protection
• Navigating regulatory environments with confidence and care
• Providing thoughtful solutions to complex community challenges

Who We’re Looking For

• Detail-Oriented & Analytical – with a sharp eye for identifying issues and crafting solutions
• Resilient & Empathetic – able to manage challenging situations with professionalism
• A Strong Communicator – clear, confident, and community-minded
• Experienced in Compliance or Risk Management – and comfortable navigating regulations

Why Work for Rural City of Wangaratta?

• Inclusive, supportive, and nurturing work environment
• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities to help you achieve your career goals
• Corporate benefits, including flu injections and reduced gym memberships
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for mental health and wellbeing support

For the Position Description, and to apply, please visit www.wangaratta.vic.gov.au. Further enquiries about this position should be directed to Caleb Dawson, Community Compliance Coordinator on [emailprotected].

Applications close at 3pm on Monday, 20th October 2025.

Rural City of Wangaratta is a child safe and equal opportunity employer. Employment applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds are encouraged. In addition, applications for positions that work with children must provide referees who can comment on their experience working with children. These roles also require a valid Working with Children Check and all roles require a National Criminal History Check.