Regulatory Investigations Officer: Dog Audits & Compliance

Osborne Richardson; Nambour; Presencial; AUD 75.000 - 105.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Osborne Richardson is assisting a South East Queensland council with the recruitment of an Investigations Officer on a contract basis until the end of February 2027. The role’s primary focus is the council’s annual dog inspection program, so it suits a regulatory professional who enjoys getting out in the community.

Working within a customer response team, you’ll carry out systematic inspections, investigate offences under state legislation and local laws, gather evidence, and support

Formación

• Experience interpreting, investigating and enforcing state and local law legislation.
• Knowledge of Queensland legislation, including the Local Government Act 2009 and the Animal Management (Cats & Dogs) Act 2008.
• Strong investigative, analytical and research skills in a regulatory environment.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to deal with a range of stakeholders.
• Experience preparing summaries of facts, briefs of evidence and other Court documents.
• Good time management skills, with the ability to juggle competing priorities and meet statutory deadlines.
• Certificate IV in Government (Investigations or Regulatory Services) or a similar qualification is highly regarded.

Responsabilidades

• Undertake inspections as part of systematic inspection programs, with a primary focus on annual regulated dog audits.
• Investigate and collate evidence to identify legislative and local law offences and progress enforcement action.
• Prepare documents, technical reports and briefs of evidence to support Court and Tribunal enforcement actions.
• Conduct investigations professionally and respectfully, in line with natural justice principles and with sensitivity to the circumstances.
• Manage customer and stakeholder expectations, provide clear technical advice and keep detailed records.
• Contribute to improving departmental procedures and processes.
• Help maintain a positive, high-performing and customer-focused team culture.

Conocimientos

Investigations/Regulatory experience

Regulatory environment knowledge

Analytical skills

Verbal and written communication

Time management

Briefs of evidence prep

Stakeholder engagement

Educación

Certificate IV in Government (Investigations or Regulatory Services)

Descripción del empleo

Osborne Richardson is assisting a South East Queensland council with the recruitment of an Investigations Officer on a contract basis until the end of February 2027. The role’s primary focus is the council’s annual dog inspection program, so it suits a regulatory professional who enjoys getting out in the community.

Working within a customer response team, you’ll carry out systematic inspections, investigate offences under state legislation and local laws, gather evidence, and support