Local Laws Officer

Osborne and Richardson; Noosa Shire; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Osborne Richardson is assisting Noosa Shire Council in its search for a Local Laws Officer to join its Local Laws and Environmental Health team on a contract basis — an experienced authorised officer who believes education and self-regulation are the best path to compliance.

You’ll provide customer-focused enforcement of Council's Local Laws, policies and relevant State legislation, helping protect Noosa's health, safety and lifestyle across its beaches, parks, reserves and communities.

Qualifications

• Certificate IV or equivalent regulatory experience, with investigations focus.
• Well-developed knowledge of Local Laws, policies and State legislation.
• Proven ability to conduct complex investigations and prepare briefs of evidence.
• Experience obtaining witness statements, interviewing, and presenting evidence in court.

Responsibilities

• Conduct investigations and resolve complaints to achieve compliance.
• Gather evidence, prepare briefs for prosecution, and represent Council in proceedings.
• Patrol beaches, parks, reserves, roads and other Council-controlled areas, taking appropriate compliance actions.
• Deliver community education programs on safety, awareness and responsible pet ownership.
• Apply Council's impound procedures in line with Local Laws and State legislation.
• Maintain accurate, confidential records in case management systems.
• Contribute to proactive inspection programs, including regulated audits and systematic compliance checks.
• Provide operational support to Council's Disaster Management team during emergency events.

Skills

Regulatory investigations

Evidence handling

Interviewing

Statement gathering

Court evidence presentation

Negotiation

Written reporting

Digital case management

Independent work

Team collaboration

Education

Certificate IV in Government Investigations, Compliance and Risk Management

Animal Control and Regulation

Diploma in Government Investigations (desirable)

Job description

Osborne Richardson is assisting Noosa Shire Council in its search for a Local Laws Officer to join its Local Laws and Environmental Health team on a contract basis — an experienced authorised officer who believes education and self-regulation are the best path to compliance.

You’ll provide customer-focused enforcement of Council's Local Laws, policies and relevant State legislation, helping protect Noosa's health, safety and lifestyle across its beaches, parks, reserves and communities.

This is a great opportunity to work in one of Queensland's most beautiful regions. You’ll represent Council professionally in every interaction, conduct thorough investigations, and support the community through education programs focused on safety and responsible pet ownership.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct investigations and resolve complaints, serving notices to achieve compliance with Local Laws, State Acts and Regulations
• Gather comprehensive evidence, prepare briefs for prosecution, issue infringement notices and represent Council in legal proceedings
• Patrol beaches, parks, reserves, roads and other Council-controlled areas, taking appropriate compliance action
• Deliver community education programs on safety, awareness and responsible pet ownership
• Apply Council's impound procedures in line with Local Laws and State legislation
• Maintain accurate, confidential records in case management systems
• Contribute to proactive inspection programs, including regulated audits and systematic compliance checks
• Provide operational support to Council's Disaster Management team during emergency events

About You

• A Certificate IV in Government Investigations, Compliance and Risk Management or Animal Control and Regulation, or demonstrated experience as an authorised officer in a regulatory environment
• Well-developed knowledge of Local Laws, policies and relevant State legislation
• Proven ability to conduct complex investigations and prepare complete briefs of evidence
• Skilled in obtaining witness statements, conducting interviews and presenting evidence in court
• Demonstrated ability to manage and resolve complex conflict using sound judgement and negotiation
• Understanding of privacy, human rights, evidence handling and procedural fairness requirements
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including accurate technical reports
• Proficiency with digital case management, evidence tracking and reporting systems
• Ability to work independently within delegations and collaboratively in a high-pressure team environment
• Current C Class driver's licence and Blue Card (a Diploma in Government Investigations or related field is desirable)