Local Laws Officer - Traffic & Compliance

City of Latrobe, Pa.; Morwell; On-site; AUD 81,000 - 93,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Job summary

Latrobe City Council is seeking a Local Laws Officer - Traffic & Compliance for Morwell, Victoria. The role focuses on education, enforcement and compliance to enhance community safety and council standards, within a supportive team environment.

Key duties include field-based work, responding to inquiries, maintaining records and applying Local Laws with professionalism and fairness. Applicants must meet qualification criteria and be prepared for after-hours roster requirements.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to interpret, apply and enforce relevant Local Laws and policies.
• Strong communication, negotiation and conflict resolution skills with a customer-focused approach.
• Ability to undertake field-based work including parking patrols and compliance tasks.

Responsibilities

• Work collaboratively with community members to resolve concerns through education and compliance activities.
• Develop positive relationships with residents and businesses using negotiation and communication skills.
• Promote a professional and customer-focused image of Council within the community.
• Respond to requests, maintain records and contribute to the Local Laws team's operation.
• Interpret and enforce relevant legislation and Local Laws as required.
• Participate in the after-hours roster and undertake parking patrols across the municipality.

Skills

Communication

Negotiation

Conflict resolution

Legislation interpretation

Education

Post-trade certificate / Certificate IV Civic Compliance

Certificate IV Animal Control and Regulation

Job description

Local Laws Officer - Traffic & Compliance Morwell, Victoria | Full Time – 38 Hours per week Permanent | Band 5 $80,810.26 - $92,898.75 plus 12% superannuation

We're looking for a Local Laws Officer - Traffic & Compliance to join our Local Laws team. In this role, you'll help enhance the quality of life across Latrobe City by promoting community understanding, compliance and ownership of Council Local Laws and relevant legislation through education, engagement and professional enforcement activities. This is a great opportunity to work closely with the community, solve problems, support positive behavioural change and contribute to a safe, accessible and well-managed municipality.

Why Join Us at Council?

When you join Latrobe City Council, you'll make a real impact in your community while working in an inclusive, supportive and child safe environment that values your growth and wellbeing.

We offer:

• Opportunities to support your learning, development and career progression
• A collaborative team environment where you'll feel supported and connected
• Meaningful work where you can make a difference in the community
• A positive and inclusive workplace culture
• Flexible working arrangements to support your work-life balance

What You'll Be Doing

• Work collaboratively with community members to resolve concerns through education, guidance and compliance activities
• Develop positive relationships with residents and businesses using negotiation, conflict resolution and communication skills
• Promote a professional, approachable and customer-focused image of Council within the community
• Respond to customer requests, maintain records and contribute to the effective operation of the Local Laws team
• Interpret and enforce relevant legislation, policies and Local Laws where required
• Participate in the emergency after-hours roster and undertake parking patrols and compliance activities across the municipality

About You

You are passionate about customer service and enjoy working directly with people to achieve positive outcomes. You bring a balanced approach to compliance, combining education, communication and sound judgement to resolve issues effectively. You are highly organised, able to manage competing priorities and comfortable working independently in the community. You enjoy building relationships, maintaining accurate records and applying legislation in a practical and professional manner.

Key Selection Criteria

• Demonstrated ability to interpret, apply and enforce relevant legislation, Local Laws and Council policies.
• Strong communication, negotiation and conflict resolution skills with a commitment to customer-focused service delivery.
• Ability to undertake field-based work, including CBD parking patrols, and manage a variety of compliance matters.
• Post-trade certificate, post-secondary qualification, Certificate IV Civic Compliance, Certificate IV Animal Control and Regulation, or willingness to undertake study to obtain relevant qualifications.

We encourage applications from candidates with diverse backgrounds and experiences, even if you don't meet every requirement.

Successful applicants will be required to apply for and satisfactorily obtain a National Police Check, Working with Children's Check and successfully undertake a pre-employment medical check.

We're looking forward to receiving your application by 5.00pm on Tuesday 8 September 2026.

Belonging at Latrobe City Council

At Latrobe City Council, we are committed to creating a safe, inclusive and respectful workplace where everyone feels they belong. We have zero tolerance for child abuse and are committed to maintaining a child safe organisation. Our recruitment practices reflect this. We value diversity and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences and identities, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. We are committed to providing an inclusive recruitment process and offer support through our Indigenous Employment Program for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants. For further information, contact [e-mail] or 1300 367 700. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact our Careers team at [e-mail] or 5128 6113.