Local Laws Livestock Management Officer

Rockhampton Regional Council; Rockhampton Regional; On-site; AUD 91,000 - 97,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

12% employer superannuation

Training and development opportunities

Salary sacrifice options

Payroll deductions

Annual leave loading

Job summary

Rockhampton Regional Council is seeking a Local Laws Livestock Management Officer to join the Local Laws Unit. The role involves investigations into breaches of Local Laws related to stock, enforcing regulations, and managing animals impounded across Council sites.

The position includes an on-call roster, after-hours and weekend work, and requires completion of a Police Check. You will work both indoors and outdoors and contribute to community safety and education.

Qualifications

• Excellent observation skills with the ability to identify evidence and deliver solutions to issues.
• Customer service skills with the ability to negotiate, de-escalate and resolve conflict and problems with a positive attitude.
• Communication, investigation, and interviewing skills with the ability to obtain evidence and produce written reports and briefs.
• Confidence in handling, identifying, and managing animal behaviours, particularly with livestock.

Responsibilities

• Investigate breaches of Local Laws including stock-related matters.
• Conduct proactive enclosure inspections to reduce vehicle and animal incidents.
• Manage animals impounded across Council’s Animal Management sites.

Job description

Local Laws Livestock Management Officer - Vacancy Details

Synopsis:

Local Laws Livestock Management Officer

• Permanent / Full Time
• Local Laws Roster 72.5 hours per fortnight
• $90,931 – $96,709 per annum (LGIA Stream A Level 3) + Superannuation
• Location – Rockhampton / Gracemere

Your new role

Council is seeking an enthusiastic team member to join their passionate and dedicated team as Local Laws Livestock Management Officer. The Local Laws Unit prides itself on its proactive approach to community engagement, enforcement, and education, which encourages compliance and understanding of Local Laws within our community.

This position will undertake investigations in relation to reported breaches of Local Laws including stock related matters and proactive investigations of enclosures to reduce vehicle and animal related incidents as well as the management of animals impounded across Council’s Animal Management sites.

Ability to work on an ‘on call’ roster including after hours and weekends is a requirement for this role.

This position requires the completion of a satisfactory Criminal History Check - Police Certificate (Australia Wide Name Only Police Check).

What we are looking for

• Someone who enjoys working both indoors and outdoors.
• Initiative, confidentiality and sensitivity while performing all duties of the role.
• Sound judgement to make the best decision based on information gathered and analysed within the boundaries of the role.
• Ability to carry out your duties in a safe manner whilst ensuring the safety of your team members and customers.
• Ability to record data with a high level of accuracy.

What you'll get in return

As an employee of Rockhampton Regional Council, you will join a diverse and innovative team of more than 1000 employees supported by good leadership, who proudly deliver services and make a difference to the lives of people living and working within the region.

• Supportive Work/Life Balance
• A large employer with a strong values driven culture
• 12% employer superannuation contribution, with the option to salary sacrifice up to an additional 6%
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• Corporate membership discounts
• Payroll deductions and salary sacrifice options
• 17.5% annual leave loading
• Wages paid fortnightly
• Employee Assistance Program
• Fitness Passport and active social clubs

Application Criteria

• Excellent observation skills with the ability to identify evidence and deliver solutions to issues.
• Customer service skills with the ability to negotiate, de-escalate and resolve conflict and problems with a positive attitude.
• Communication, investigation, and interviewing skills with the ability to obtain evidence and produce written reports and briefs.
• Confidence in handling, identifying, and managing animal behaviours, particularly with livestock.

Applications Close: Monday 5 October 2026 at Midnight (AEST)