Community Local Laws & Animal Compliance Officer

Live North West QLD; Cloncurry Shire; Hybrid; AUD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote Area Housing Allowance

5 weeks Annual Leave

Monthly RDO

Job summary

Cloncurry Shire Council is seeking a practical Local Laws Officer to join our Infrastructure & Environment team in the public space safety and animal management efforts. This role covers education, investigations and fieldwork to address local concerns.

You will investigate complaints, conduct patrols, maintain records and support enforcement actions while ensuring safe work practices and community engagement.

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar role and understanding of local government practices.
• Knowledge of Council local laws and animal management requirements; ability to interpret relevant legislation.
• Strong customer service, communication and conflict resolution skills.
• Ability to investigate complaints, record evidence and prepare clear, professional correspondence.
• Sound organisation, computer and recordkeeping skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively while maintaining confidentiality and safe work practices.

Responsibilities

• Provide advice, education and compliance services across animal management, nuisance control and Council's local laws.
• Investigate complaints, conduct patrols and inspections, prepare accurate records and support enforcement action.
• Care for impounded animals and assist with pest animal control, biosecurity activities, straying stock and stock route maintenance.

Skills

Local government experience

Animal management knowledge

Customer service

Investigation & documentation

Organisation & recordkeeping

Independence & teamwork

Education

Tertiary qualification in land conservation and management

Tools

White Card (General Construction Induction)

Chainsaw operation

ACDC chemical accreditation

Job description

Cloncurry Shire Council is seeking a practical Local Laws Officer to join our Infrastructure & Environment team in the public space safety and animal management efforts. This role covers education, investigations and fieldwork to address local concerns.

You will investigate complaints, conduct patrols, maintain records and support enforcement actions while ensuring safe work practices and community engagement.