Community Laws Officer

City of Monash; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 84,000 - 97,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & well-being programs

Employee Assistance Program

Discounted gym memberships

Job summary

City of Monash is seeking a proactive officer to administer and enforce Local Laws, Animal Control and Community Laws with courteous interpretation of legislation. You will investigate compliance, gather evidence, issue infringements and prepare briefs of evidence to support court action.

The role requires rostered Monday–Friday and weekend/evening shifts, a Victorian Driver's Licence, and pre-employment checks. The Council offers flexible work, health programs and development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Certificate IV in Animal Control and Regulation or Local Government (Regulatory Services) 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.

Responsibilities

• 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).

Skills

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Writing skills

Initiative

Education

Certificate IV in Animal Control and Regulation

Job description

• Salary from $83,946 - $97,274 pa + Superannuation
• Access to a Commuter Use Vehicle

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

As a City of Monash employee, your personal and professional development is a key focus. You will have access to:

• Vibrant health and well-being programs
• Employee Assistance Program
• Supportive and accessible management
• Flexible working arrangementsTraining and development opportunities
• Discounted gym memberships

Applications close 22 November 2026. We may commence shortlisting and close applications prior to the closing date, so we encourage interested candidates to apply early.

If you would like to discuss this role further, please contact Peter Wisdom on 9518 3257 or at ************@monash.vic.gov.au

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 ******@monash.vic.gov.au

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.