Local Laws Officer

Council Jobs; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 83,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vehicle for commuter use

Free onsite parking

Salary packaging

Study/development assistance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

Kingston City Council seeks a Local Laws Officer to guide the community on legislation, patrol the municipality, respond to complaints and progress matters to enforcement where required.

You will investigate breaches, prepare reports, and administer enforcement under various acts, including littering provisions and footpath obstructions, while supporting School Crossing Supervisors and seasonal beach patrols.

Qualifications

• Certificate IV in Government Statutory Compliance / Animal Control & Regulation or Diploma of Justice is required.
• Experience in law enforcement, animal control and investigation techniques.
• Clear communication with a wide range of people; ability to manage conflict.
• Ability to work independently while contributing to a team.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional advice and information to internal and external stakeholders.
• Conduct animal management and enforcement under the Domestic Animals Act 1994.
• Patrol municipal areas and respond to reported breaches.
• Investigate complaints and prepare reports, notices and briefs of evidence.
• Enforce Council Local Laws, including managing footpath obstructions.
• Administer and enforce littering provisions in accordance with the Environment Protection Act 2017.
• Administer and enforce the FRV Act 1958, including issuing Notices of Direction.
• Support School Crossing Supervisors as required.
• Undertake seasonal beach patrol duties (November–April), including weekend work.

Skills

Communication

Conflict management

Legislation

Independent work

Law enforcement

Animal control

Investigation techniques

Education

Certificate IV in Government Statutory Compliance / Animal Control & Regulation

Diploma of Justice

Job description

• Make a visible impact on community safety, amenity and compliance
• Varied, active role working across the municipality—no two days the same
• Full-time opportunity
• $83,421 - $96,065 per annum (dependent on experience) plus superannuation

The role includes the option of a vehicle for commuter use

About the team

The Local Laws team plays an important role in supporting a safe, compliant and amenity focused community. The team works across the municipality, balancing community education with enforcement to achieve fair and practical outcomes.

You’ll be part of a supportive and professional team that values sound judgement, respectful engagement and consistent application of legislation.

About the role

As a Local Laws Officer, you will provide clear guidance and authoritative advice to the community on relevant legislation, Local Laws, Council policies and services. You will proactively patrol the municipality, respond to complaints, investigate breaches, and progress matters to enforcement where required.

This role requires strong communication skills, good judgement, and the ability to manage challenging situations calmly and professionally.

Other Responsibilities include

In this varied and active role, you will

• Provide professional advice and information to internal and external stakeholders
• Conduct animal management and enforcement under the Domestic Animals Act 1994
• Patrol municipal areas and respond to reported breaches
• Investigate complaints and prepare reports, notices and briefs of evidence
• Enforce Council Local Laws, including managing footpath obstructions
• Administer and enforce littering provisions in accordance with the Environment Protection Act 2017
• Administer and enforce the FRV Act 1958, including issuing Notices of Direction
• Support School Crossing Supervisors as required
• Undertake seasonal beach patrol duties (November–April), including weekend work

Your Skills and Experience

• Communicate clearly and respectfully with a wide range of people
• Manage conflict and deal effectively with challenging or occasionally hostile situations
• Apply legislation fairly, consistently and with empathy
• Work independently while contributing positively to a team environment

You will also have:

• Certificate IV in Government Statutory Compliance / Animal Control & Regulation, Diploma of Justice, or a similar recognised qualification
• Experience in law enforcement, animal control and investigation techniques

The right candidate will be able to demonstrate the City of Kingston’s values of

We make a difference We show care and respect We take pride in our work We are better together

What’s next?

To learn more about this role, please view the full Position Description on our Careers website.

Enquiries:

For any inquiries about the position, please contact Chris Moorfield, Local Laws Operations Coordinator
Compliance & Amenity at ***************@kingston.vic.gov.au

To be considered for this role, applicants must have the legal right to work in Australia.

For any reasonable adjustments or access needs during the application or interview process, please contact the Hiring Manager or email us at ***************@kingston.vic.gov.au

About Kingston

Kingston Council’s collective focus is on delivering exceptional service that achieves our vision and meets community expectations.

We are an inclusive, resilient community with a thriving economy, where we all share a safe, sustainable environment. The City of Kingston is south-east of Melbourne and is approximately 20km from Melbourne's CBD. We employ over 1,600 people in a diverse range of roles including engineering, customer service, administration, finance, family, youth and children's services, sport and recreation, health, parks and gardens, planning, arts and management.

Why you’ll love working for us?

At Kingston Council, we believe in fostering an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued. We support diversity and encourage applications from persons of all backgrounds. Here are some reasons why you might love working with us:

• Yearly annual leave loading payment of 17.5% of base salary (excludes casual staff, sessional staff and Senior Officers)
• Learning and development opportunities through professional development programs
• Access to accrued day off every four weeks (Full time employees only)
• Salary Packaging
• Purchase leave options
• Study/development assistance
• Discounted gym memberships
• 16 weeks paid parental leave for both primary and partner carers
• Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)
• Close to Public transport
• Free Onsite parking

For further information visit our website Join our team - City of Kingston

Kingston City Council is an equal opportunity employer, committed to reconciliation and being a child safe organisation.

We are dedicated to attracting, retaining, and developing people of all genders, ethnicities, sexual orientations, abilities, and ages.

Applications are encouraged from all sectors of the community, and we strongly encourage applications from the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community. We support adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process, as well as during employment.