Local Laws Officer

Osborne Richardson; Nambour; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Osborne Richardson is partnering with a regional council in South East Queensland to find an experienced Local Laws Officer for an immediate-start contract. This hands-on field role delivers local laws and animal management compliance services to a growing rural and regional community.

You’ll work under the general direction of the Senior Local Laws Officer and manage your own workload, handling diverse duties and challenging conversations with tact.

Qualifications

• Experience in a compliance or enforcement role, ideally in local government.
• Current Class C driver’s licence (essential).
• Experience interpreting and applying legislation and local laws.
• Strong investigation and report-writing skills.
• Excellent communication, conflict resolution and negotiation skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and customer request or document management systems.

Responsibilities

• Undertake compliance activities as an authorised officer, covering dogs and other animals, straying livestock, littering, abandoned vehicles, illegal camping, and overgrown and unsightly allotments
• Apply the Animal Management (Cats and Dogs) Act 2008 and council local laws
• Investigate customer requests and reported breaches promptly and professionally
• Prepare written statements, reports and recommendations
• Issue infringement notices in line with legislation and delegations
• Keep accurate inspection records and update council’s customer request and records systems
• Answer enquiries from the public and internal teams on local laws matters

Skills

Communication

Conflict resolution

Negotiation

Investigation

Report writing

MS Office proficiency

Education

Certificate IV in Government (Investigation)

Authorised Persons training

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Osborne Richardson is partnering with a regional council in South East Queensland to find an experienced Local Laws Officer for an immediate-start contract.

This is a hands‑on field role. You’ll deliver local laws and animal management compliance services to a growing, diverse rural and regional community. You’ll work under the general direction of the Senior Local Laws Officer and manage your own workload day to day. If you enjoy variety, work well on your own, and can handle difficult conversations with tact, this role is a great fit.

Key Responsibilities

• Undertake compliance activities as an authorised officer, covering dogs and other animals, straying livestock, littering, abandoned vehicles, illegal camping, and overgrown and unsightly allotments
• Apply the Animal Management (Cats and Dogs) Act 2008 and council local laws
• Investigate customer requests and reported breaches promptly and professionally
• Prepare written statements, reports and recommendations
• Issue infringement notices in line with legislation and delegations
• Keep accurate inspection records and update council’s customer request and records systems
• Answer enquiries from the public and internal teams on local laws matters

About You

• Experience in a compliance or enforcement role, ideally in local government
• Confident handling dogs, cats and livestock
• Experience interpreting and applying legislation and local laws
• Strong investigation and report‑writing skills
• Excellent communication, conflict resolution and negotiation skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and customer request or document management systems
• Current Class C driver’s licence (essential)
• Authorised Persons training and/or Certificate IV in Government (Investigation) are highly regarded

What’s on offer

• Immediate start
• Competitive hourly rate
• Varied, outdoor‑based work across a diverse region
• Ongoing support from Osborne Richardson throughout your assignment