Local Laws Officer

Mackay Regional Council; Mackay Regional; On-site; AUD 48,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

18% superannuation

9-day fortnight roster

Employee Assistance Program

Health and wellbeing initiatives

Supportive team environment

Job summary

Mackay Regional Council is seeking a confident and community-minded Local Laws Officer on a temporary full-time basis. The role covers regulatory enforcement across animal management, parking, and property conditions, with opportunities to engage with the community and protect public amenity.

The successful candidate will have regulatory compliance experience, strong people skills, and the ability to handle challenging conversations professionally.

Qualifications

• Experience in a regulatory compliance environment.
• Knowledge of Acts, Regulations, Local Laws and Policies.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the community.
• Confidence in resolving conflicts professionally.
• Good written communication, notices and correspondence.
• Strong time management and prioritisation skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Undertake inspections and patrols relating to animal management and Local Laws.
• Investigate non-compliance and issue infringement notices where required.
• Undertake regulated parking activities, including issuing parking infringements.
• Investigate and action abandoned vehicles across the Local Government area.
• Investigate overgrown and untidy properties and issue notices.
• Collect and prepare evidence for legal action relating to Local Laws matters.
• Assist with care of animals impounded under Council's authority.
• Inspect and register or licence relevant boarding and breeding kennels and racehorse stables.
• Participate in Council's on-call and after-hours program.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

People skills

Conflict resolution

Written communication

Time management

Microsoft Office

Job description

ASAP start through to Friday, 2 April 2027

Help keep our community safe, fair and enjoyable for everyone.

Mackay Regional Council is seeking a confident and community-minded Local Laws Officer to join our Health and Regulatory team on a temporary full-time basis.

This is a varied role that will see you out and about across the Mackay region, helping protect public amenity, health and safety through the administration and enforcement of Council's Local Laws and Policies. From animal management and parking compliance to investigating abandoned vehicles and responding to overgrown properties, no two days will look quite the same.

If you have regulatory compliance experience, strong people skills and the confidence to navigate sometimes challenging conversations professionally and fairly, we'd love to hear from you.

About the role

As a Local Laws Officer, you will:

• Undertake inspections and patrols relating to animal management and Local Laws.
• Investigate non-compliance and issue infringement notices where required.
• Undertake regulated parking activities, including issuing parking infringements.
• Investigate and action abandoned vehicles across the Local Government area.
• Investigate overgrown and untidy properties and issue appropriate notices.
• Collect and prepare evidence for legal action relating to Local Laws matters.
• Assist with the care of animals impounded under Council's authority.
• Inspect and register or licence relevant boarding and breeding kennels and racehorse stables.
• Participate in Council's on-call and after-hours program.

What we're looking for

To be successful in this role, you'll bring:

• Experience working in a regulatory compliance environment.
• Knowledge, or the ability to quickly develop knowledge, of relevant Acts, Regulations, Local Laws and Policies.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to build rapport with members of the community.
• Confidence in conflict resolution and dealing with difficult situations.
• Good written communication skills, including an understanding of notices and correspondence.
• Strong time management, planning and prioritisation skills.
• Sound computer skills, including experience using corporate systems and Microsoft Office.
• The ability to undertake inspections, surveys and data collection.
• Current QLD 'C' Class Driver Licence, or interstate equivalent. Interstate licences must be transferred to Queensland within three months of commencement.
• Willingness to undertake a Criminal History Check and comprehensive pre-employment medical with instant drug and alcohol testing.
• Ability to participate in after-hours emergency callouts on a rotational basis.

It would be an advantage if you also have:

• Experience with animal behaviour and animal control.
• Exposure to regulated parking.
• An understanding of Council's Enterprise Risk Management Policy and Framework.

Why Join MRC?

• Base hourly rate of $42.19 (Stream A Level 2)
• Up to 18% superannuation (conditions apply).
• 9-day fortnight roster.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Employee health and wellbeing initiatives.
• Supportive team environment.
• Opportunity to develop new skills and build relationships.

Ready to make an impact?

Important information for applicants:

To be considered for this position, all candidates must have the appropriate working rights for Australia, Your Australian work rights will be verified during the recruitment process.

Applicants who progress beyond the interview stage will be required to undertake a pre-employment process, which includes comprehensive Pre-Employment Medical Assessments (inclusive of Drug and Alcohol testing)

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer, where all applicants are treated fairly and respectfully and have equal access to all available opportunities. At Mackay Regional Council, diversity is about creating a respectful and inclusive workplace that recognises our employees' unique contributions and perspectives, working together to deliver extraordinary results.