Compliance Officer

Inverell Shire Council; Inverell; On-site; AUD 51,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Salary packaging options

Long service leave after 5 years

Job summary

Inverell Shire Council is seeking a Compliance Officer to support a wide range of community services within the Environmental Health team. The role includes field enquiries, animal control, nuisance investigations, and environmental monitoring, with training and development opportunities provided.

The position offers on-site work, an on-call allowance, and a pathway to broader local government regulatory roles.

Qualifications

• NSW Higher School Certificate or equivalent.
• NSW Class C Drivers Licence.
• NSW Firearms Licence (Category A and B).
• Demonstrated customer service experience.
• Ability to operate computers and other office equipment.
• Understanding of Work Health and Safety Regulations.
• Willingness to undertake training as Council Ranger and Biosecurity functions.
• Demonstrated ability to resolve matters with competing priorities or conflict.
• White Card (Safe Work NSW General Construction Induction).
• Certificate IV in Local Government (Regulatory Services).
• Certificate IV in Animal Control & Regulation.
• Certificate IV in Local Government Investigation.
• Understanding of chemical application procedures relating to pesticides/herbicides.
• Demonstrated ability to handle companion animals with confidence.
• SEINS Parking Certificate.
• Accreditation for microchipping companion animals.
• Training in environmental compliance and management functions.

Responsibilities

• Assist administrative/technical staff with field enquiries.
• Rural addressing post location and erection.
• MGB deliveries and investigation of damage complaints.
• Arrange minor building maintenance.
• Companion animal complaints and impounding.
• Assist in euthanasia and micro chipping of animals.
• Nuisance complaint investigation (overgrown vegetation, barking dogs, etc).
• Environmental monitoring of landfills and waste facilities.
• Participate in after hours compliance call out roster.
• Shopping trolley patrols and complaint investigations.
• Littering patrols and investigations.
• Assist Biosecurity with priority weeds inspection and control.
• Assist Parks & Gardens and Civil Engineering crews as needed.
• Car parking patrols and regulate street activities.
• Development compliance monitoring and advice to Development Services staff.
• Other duties compatible with skills and training.

Skills

Customer service

Computer literacy

Work Health and Safety knowledge

Training willingness

Conflict resolution

Pesticide/herbicide procedures

Education

NSW Higher School Certificate

NSW Class C Drivers Licence

NSW Firearms Licence

Certificate IV in Local Government (Regulatory Services)

Certificate IV in Animal Control & Regulation

Certificate IV in Local Government Investigation

White Card

SEINS Parking Certificate

Microchip animal accreditation

Tools

None

Job description

Are you passionate about Inverell, and want to have a real impact in the community?

Interested in undertaking training as a Local Government?

Would you like to work for an organisation with great benefits and a supportive culture?

About the role

As a key member of the compliance team, the Compliance Officer provides or supports the delivery of a variety of services to the Inverell Community, including but not limited to:

• Assist administrative/ technical staff with field enquiries.
• Rural Addressing post location and erection.
• MGB deliveries and investigation regarding damage complaints.
• Arrange minor building maintenance.
• Companion animal complaints and impounding.
• Assist in euthanasia and micro chipping of animals.
• Nuisance complaint investigation (overgrown vegetation, barking dogs, pollution matters, etc).
• Routine environmental monitoring of landfills and other waste facilities.
• Participate in after hours Compliance call out roster.
• Shopping trolley patrols and complaint investigation.
• Successfully undertake required vocational training.
• Littering patrols and investigations.
• General assistance to the Biosecurity Officer including priority weeds inspection and control.
• Assist Parks & Gardens Section and Civil Engineering Branch crews within skill range as required from time to time.
• Car parking patrols and regulate compliance of street activities.
• Development compliance monitoring and advice to Council’s Development Services staff.
• Other duties compatible with the employee's skills competence and training.

Remuneration shall range from $1,118.30 to $1,194.12 gross per week, and an on-call allowance of up to $225.00 per week shall be payable when required to be on-call.

Why work for Inverell Shire Council?

As one of the largest employers in the Inverell area Council provides a variety of opportunities and benefits to staff:

• Enjoy ongoing training and professional development in your field.
• Local government is a rewarding industry where you get to directly serve and work to improving the Inverell community for everyone.
• Council actively promotes a healthy work-life balance with health and wellbeing days, active social club, and a positive and friendly atmosphere among colleagues.

In addition to a collaborative and supportive work environment, staff at Inverell Shire Council enjoy a range of other benefits, including but not limited to:

• Access to flexible working arrangements.
• Salary packaging options, including remote area rental and remote area mortgage packaging and novated leasing!
• Generous leave entitlements, including access to long service leave after only 5 years!

The following selection criteria shall be considered as part of your application:

• NSW Higher School Certificate or equivalent.
• NSW Class C Drivers Licence.
• NSW Firearms Licence (Category A and Category B)
• Demonstrated customer service experience.
• Ability to operate computers and other office equipment.
• Understanding of Work Health and Safety Regulations.
• Willingness to undertake training as Council Ranger and Biosecurity functions.
• Demonstrated ability to resolve matters where competing priorities or conflict exists.
• SafeWork NSW General Construction Induction card ('White Card').
• Certificate IV in Local Government (Regulatory Services)
• Certificate IV in Animal Control & Regulation
• Certificate IV in Local Government Investigation
• Understanding of chemical application procedures relating to pesticides and herbicides.
• Demonstrated ability to handle companion animals with confidence.
• SEINS Parking Certificate.
• Accreditation for microchipping companion animals.
• Completion of any training in relation to environmental compliance and management functions.

Employment will be in accordance with the terms and conditions of the Local Government (State) Award 2026. The classification for the position is Operational Band 1, Level 3, Grade 4. Salary will be in accordance with qualifications and experience, and will be in a range from $1,118.30 to $1,194.12 gross per week, and an on-call allowance of up to $225.00 per week shall be payable when required to be on-call.

Do you have any questions about the role, about working for Council, or anything else? Please contact Council's Manager Environmental Health, Howard Mardsen, on (02) 6728 8***, or Council's Workforce Services team on (02) 6728 8*** and we will answer any questions.

Applications will close on Sunday, 11 October 2026 at 11:59pm.

Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides a smoke free work environment.