Local Laws Officer

Cloncurry Shire Council; Cloncurry Shire; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

5 weeks Annual Leave (with 17.5% Leave

Monthly RDO (13 per year)

Personal Leave

Job summary

Cloncurry Shire Council is seeking a practical, community-minded Local Laws Officer to join our Infrastructure & Environment team. This role combines community education, investigations and fieldwork to address local concerns, promote responsible animal ownership and help keep public spaces safe and well managed.

You will investigate complaints, conduct patrols and inspections, prepare accurate records and support enforcement action within relevant legislation and Council delegations.

Qualifications

• Unrestricted C class driver's licence required.
• General Construction Induction (White) Card required.
• Tertiary qualification in land conservation and management, or substantial relevant experience.
• Chainsaw qualifications covering operation and maintenance.
• ACDC chemical accreditation, or the ability to obtain it.
• Q fever testing/vaccination, and tetanus and hepatitis B vaccination, as listed in the position description.

Responsibilities

• Provide advice, education and compliance services across animal management, nuisance control and Council’s local laws.
• Investigate complaints, patrols and inspections, prepare accurate records and support enforcement action within relevant legislation and Council delegations.
• Care for impounded animals and assist with pest animal control, biosecurity activities, straying stock and stock route maintenance.
• Assist with ongoing community engagement and education.

Skills

Local government practices

Customer service

Communication skills

Investigation skills

Recordkeeping

Outdoor duties

Education

Tertiary qualification in land conservation and management

Job description

Cloncurry Shire Council is seeking a practical, community-minded Local Laws Officer to join our Infrastructure & Environment team. This role combines community education, investigations and fieldwork to address local concerns, promote responsible animal ownership and help keep public spaces safe and well managed.

What We Offer:

• Full time – Queensland Local Government Industry (Stream B) Award – State 2017, Level 5–6
• 5 weeks Annual Leave (with 17.5% Leave Loading)
• Monthly RDO (13 per year)
• Personal (Sick) Leave

About The Role:

Reporting to the Manager Planning & Environment, you will provide advice, education and compliance services across animal management, nuisance control and Council’s local laws.

You will investigate complaints, conduct patrols and inspections, prepare accurate records and support enforcement action within relevant legislation and Council delegations. Your work will also include caring for impounded animals and assisting with pest animal control, biosecurity activities, straying stock and stock route maintenance.

About You:

You bring a professional, approachable manner and sound judgement to community engagement and compliance work. You communicate clearly, manage sensitive matters with tact and remain composed in challenging situations.

You apply requirements fairly and consistently, conduct thorough investigations and maintain accurate records. You work effectively both independently and within a team, and are comfortable undertaking outdoor duties, animal handling and pound operations.

You will demonstrate:

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

Mandatory Requirements:

• Hold and maintain an unrestricted C class driver’s licence.
• General Construction Induction (White) Card.
• A tertiary qualification in land conservation and management, or considerable experience in a similar field.
• Chainsaw qualifications covering operation, maintenance and felling small trees.
• ACDC chemical accreditation, or the ability to obtain it.
• Q fever testing/vaccination, and tetanus and hepatitis B vaccination, as listed in the position description.

  For a more detailed job outline, please refer to the attached PD.

  Applications close on 23 October 2026 at 12 PM

  Cloncurry Shire Council reserves the right to commence recruitment prior to the closing date should a suitable candidate apply.