Community Laws Officer

Monash City Council; City of Monash; Presencial; AUD 84.000 - 97.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Commuter Use Vehicle

Flexible working arrangements

Health & well-being programs

Employee Assistance Program

Training and development opportunities

Descripción de la vacante

Monash City Council is recruiting a Community Laws Officer for a permanent full-time role in the eastern region near Melbourne. The position administers and enforces Local Laws, Animal Control and Community Laws with a focus on consistent application of legislation and strong stakeholder communication.

You will gather evidence, issue infringements, prepare reports and briefs, and participate in rosters including weekends and after-hours work.

Formación

• Demonstrated ability to communicate with internal and external stakeholders.
• Well-developed organisation skills for high-volume workloads.
• Experience using IT platforms for administrative functions.
• Strong writing skills for reports and correspondence.

Responsabilidades

• Investigate animal control, local laws breaches and related offences.
• Gather evidence, issue infringements and prepare briefs for court.
• Impound abandoned vehicles, trolleys and signs per policy.
• Work rostered weekdays and weekends with potential overtime.

Conocimientos

Communication skills

Organisational skills

IT proficiency

Written reporting

Educación

Certificate IV in Animal Control

Descripción del empleo

Monash is a dynamic organisation committed to providing excellence in service delivery. Located in the eastern region, Monash is a cosmopolitan and culturally diverse city, close to the demographic center of Melbourne.

Permanent Full-Time Position

Salary from $83,946 - $97,274 pa + Superannuation

Access to a Commuter Use Vehicle

Applications close 22 November 2026

About the Position

The role administers and enforces Council's Local Laws, Animal Control and Community Laws programs with enthusiasm while being able to interpret and apply relevant legislation in a consistent, courteous and reasonable manner. You will:

• Investigate a range of legislative controls focusing on, but not limited to, animal management, protection of amenity through Local Laws, rubbish dumping and parking
• Gather evidence, issue infringements and prepare briefs of evidence and reports that support the giving of evidence as a witness to achieve successful outcomes
• Impound and dispose of abandoned vehicles, shopping trolleys and illegal signs in accordance with Council's Policies and Procedures
• Participation in rostered Monday to Friday shifts and weekend shifts, regular weekend and after-hours work (overtime and allowances will apply)

About You

• You will be able to work using your own initiative and be able to communicate with both internal and external stakeholders in a confident and polite manner
• Well-developed organisational skills, including the ability to deal with high volume workload, manage time, plan and organise own work
• Demonstrated ability to ensure IT platforms and programs are optimised and specifically customised to ensure the successful delivery of administrative functions and responsibilities
• Highly developed writing skills including the ability to prepare correspondence and reports in response to matters of varying complexity

Requirement of the position

• A Certificate IV in Animal Control and Regulation or Local Government (Regulatory Services), or similar qualification is desirable
• Maintaining a current Victorian Driver's Licence is mandatory
• Right to work in Australia
• Employee Working with Children’s Check
• Pre-employment medical assessment
• Satisfactory National Police Check
• Other pre-employment checks may be required depending on the role requirements

Benefits

• Vibrant health and well-being programs
• Employee Assistance Program
• Supportive and accessible management
• Flexible working arrangements
• Training and development opportunities
• Discounted gym memberships
• Access to a Commuter Use Vehicle

Applications close 22 November 2026.

Monash Council is committed to be a flexible, safe, equal and inclusive workplace where we embrace and support diversity. As an Equal Opportunity employer, we encourage applications from people who are from different backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, people of any age, race, ethnicity, religion, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation and cultural background.

If you have a reasonable adjustment, support or access requirement, we encourage you to let us know through your application or email [e-mail]

We are committed to being a child safe organisation where safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility. We foster a safe, inclusive community for all children and young people, with zero tolerance for child-related harm.

If you share our values, are ready to build your future and want to help us make Monash the most liveable city in Victoria, we’d love to hear from you!

Contact: Peter Wisdom on 9518 3257 or at [e-mail]

Community Laws Officer PD.pdf

Here at Monash City Council, we provide a wide range of community services to one of the most populated municipalities in Victoria and the second largest employment destination after Melbourne’s Central Business District. We value accountability, respect and teamwork, and are committed to be a flexible, safe, equal, and inclusive workplace where we embrace and support diversity.