Local Laws Officer / Community Ranger

Shire of Campaspe; Echuca; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 93,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

Salary sacrifice options

Job summary

Shire of Campaspe in Echuca is seeking a Local Laws Officer / Community Ranger to enforce domestic animal and livestock control, Local Laws compliance, traffic management, and parking services. The role includes on-call duties and delivering education to the community.

The position requires relevant certificates, court experience, and a valid driver’s license, with a focus on customer service and regulatory enforcement. Salary is $80,211 to $92,509 per annum plus superannuation and leave loading.

Qualifications

• Certificate IV in Animal Management and Control, or willingness to obtain.
• Certificate IV in Regulatory Compliance or equivalent experience.
• Significant experience in developing evidence briefs and presenting in Court.
• Valid Driver’s Licence.
• A Victorian Employee Working with Children Check.
• Satisfactory National Police Check (or willingness to obtain).
• Pre-employment medical assessment.

Responsibilities

• Deliver community education and provide advice regarding Council Local Laws, policies, and relevant legislative requirements.
• Investigate compliance matters, interview alleged offenders, collect and document evidence, and ensure procedural fairness throughout investigations.
• Prepare prosecution briefs and assist with legal proceedings, including representing Council in the Magistrates' Court when required.
• Enforce Local Laws and relevant legislation through proactive compliance and regulatory activities.
• Support animal management initiatives, including responding to animal-related matters, cat trapping programs, and community engagement activities.
• Assist with permit administration, infringement processes, and the collection of applicable fees and fines.
• Provide high-quality customer service and timely advice to residents, businesses, and other stakeholders to encourage compliance.

Skills

Court proceedings

Animal management

Regulatory compliance

Driver's license

Education

Certificate IV in Animal Management and Control

Certificate IV in Regulatory Compliance

Job description

Tenure: Full time / Permanent
Location: Echuca
Remuneration: $80,211 to $92,509 pa + superannuation & leave loading

We’re looking for a dedicated Local Laws Officer / Community Ranger to play a key role in delivering exceptional, customer-focused services. In this position, you’ll be responsible for the administration and enforcement of domestic animal and livestock control, Local Laws compliance, traffic management, and parking services.
Please note: The successful candidate will be required to participate in an on-call roster.

About the Role

The Local Laws Officer / Community Ranger responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Deliver community education and provide advice regarding Council Local Laws, policies, and relevant legislative requirements.
• Investigate compliance matters, interview alleged offenders, collect and document evidence, and ensure procedural fairness throughout investigations.
• Prepare prosecution briefs and assist with legal proceedings, including representing Council in the Magistrates' Court when required.
• Enforce Local Laws and relevant legislation through proactive compliance and regulatory activities.
• Support animal management initiatives, including responding to animal-related matters, cat trapping programs, and community engagement activities.
• Assist with permit administration, infringement processes, and the collection of applicable fees and fines.
• Provide high-quality customer service and timely advice to residents, businesses, and other stakeholders to encourage compliance.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Certificate IV in Animal Management and Control or willingness to obtain.
• Certificate IV in Regulatory Compliance or equivalent and/or significant experience in a similar field.
• Significant experience in developing evidence briefs and presenting in Court.
• A valid Driver’s Licence.
• A valid Victorian Employee Working with Children Check.
• Satisfactory National Police Check (or willingness to obtain).
• Successful completion of a pre-employment medical assessment.

What’s in it for you:

• Be part of a highly skilled, experienced, and supportive team.
• Flexible work arrangements available.
• Salary sacrifice options.

Want to Know More?

For further information, please contact Nicholas Curnow – Local Laws Coordinator on(03) 5481 2***.

Applications close at 11:59 pm on Sunday, 27 September 2026.