Local Laws Officer

Whitsunday Regional Council; Bowen; On-site; AUD 77,000 - 91,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

9 Day Working Fortnight

5 Weeks Annual Leave per annum

15 Days Personal Leave per annum

17.5% Annual Leave Loading

Salary Sacrifice Opportunities

Learning and Development Opportunities

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

Whitsunday Regional Council is seeking a motivated Local Laws Officer to join our Natural Resources and Regulatory team. You will work with the community to promote compliance, protect public amenity and help maintain a safe environment across the Whitsunday Region.

This diverse role offers the opportunity to work directly with the community, including animal management, compliance investigations, community education and local law enforcement.

Qualifications

• Experience in compliance, regulation, customer service, local government, community services or a related field.
• Strong communication and conflict resolution skills.
• Ability to obtain Authorised Persons card.
• Current First aid and CPR.
• Ability to obtain Children’s Blue Card.

Responsibilities

• Investigating customer complaints and compliance matters relating to Council's Local Laws.
• Undertaking regulatory activities including animal management, regulated parking, illegal camping patrols, signage inspections and accommodation inspections.
• Providing advice and assistance to residents, businesses and visitors regarding local law requirements.
• Conducting compliance inspections and undertaking enforcement actions where required.
• Assessing applications and approvals in accordance with the Whitsunday Local Law 2014.
• Maintaining accurate records and providing updates on compliance activities.
• Assisting with projects, process improvements and procedural efficiencies.
• Undertaking pound duties, including the care, maintenance and disposal of animals.
• Responding to customer enquiries via phone, email and face-to-face interactions.
• Participating in Council's on-call roster and weekend overtime program as required.

Skills

Experience in compliance

Communication skills

Conflict resolution

First aid and CPR

Authorised Persons card

Children's Blue Card

Job description

Base salary between $77,246 per annum to $90,622 per annum

Plus Locality Allowance + Superannuation

Make a Difference in Your Community

Whitsunday Regional Council is seeking a motivated and community-focused Local Laws Officer to join our Natural Resources and Regulatory team.

This diverse and rewarding role offers the opportunity to work directly with the community to promote compliance, protect public amenity, and help maintain a safe and enjoyable environment across the Whitsunday Region. No two days are the same, with responsibilities ranging from animal management and compliance investigations to community education and local law enforcement.

About the Role

As a Local Laws Officer, you will be responsible for delivering and supporting the implementation of Council's Local Laws, regulations and compliance activities.

Key responsibilities include:

• Investigating customer complaints and compliance matters relating to Council's Local Laws.
• Undertaking regulatory activities including animal management, regulated parking, illegal camping patrols, signage inspections and accommodation inspections.
• Providing advice and assistance to residents, businesses and visitors regarding local law requirements.
• Conducting compliance inspections and undertaking enforcement actions where required.
• Assessing applications and approvals in accordance with the Whitsunday Local Law 2014.
• Maintaining accurate records and providing updates on compliance activities.
• Assisting with projects, process improvements and procedural efficiencies.
• Undertaking pound duties, including the care, maintenance and disposal of animals.
• Responding to customer enquiries via phone, email and face-to-face interactions.
• Participating in Council's on-call roster and weekend overtime program as required.

About You

We are looking for someone who enjoys working with the community, can confidently manage difficult conversations, and is committed to delivering practical and fair compliance outcomes.

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Experience in compliance, regulation, customer service, local government, community services or a related field.
• Strong communication and conflict resolution skills.
• Ability to obtain Authorised Persons card.
• Current First aid and CPR.
• Ability to obtain Childrens Blue card.

What Council Offers:

• 9 Day Working Fortnight
• 5 Weeks Annual Leave per annum
• 15 Days Personal Leave per annum
• 17.5% Annual Leave Loading
• Salary Sacrifice Opportunities
• Learning and Development Opportunities
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

12-Nov-2026 11:30 pm

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