Local Laws Officer

Physical Health Assessment - Local Laws Job Task Analysis - Local Laws

• Make a visible impact on community safety, amenity and compliance
• Varied, active role working across the municipality-no two days the same
• Full time opportunity
• $81,188 - $93,494 per annum (dependent on experience) plus superannuation
• The role includes the option of a vehicle for commuter use
• Location: Cheltenham

About the team

The Local Laws team plays an important role in supporting a safe, compliant and amenity focused community. The team works across the municipality, balancing community education with enforcement to achieve fair and practical outcomes.

You'll be part of a supportive and professional team that values sound judgement, respectful engagement and consistent application of legislation.

About the role

As a Local Laws Officer, you will provide clear guidance and authoritative advice to the community on relevant legislation, Local Laws, Council policies and services. The role requires proactively patrolling the municipality, responding to complaints, investigating breaches, and progressing matters to enforcement where required.

This position requires strong communication skills, good judgement, and the ability to manage challenging situations calmly and professionally.

Other Responsibilities Include

• Provide professional advice and information to internal and external stakeholders
• Conduct animal management and enforcement under the Domestic Animals Act 1994
• Patrol municipal areas and respond to reported breaches
• Investigate complaints and prepare reports, notices and briefs of evidence
• Enforce Council Local Laws, including managing footpath obstructions
• Administer and enforce littering provisions in accordance with the Environment Protection Act 2017
• Administer and enforce the FRV Act 1958, including issuing Notices of Direction
• Support School Crossing Supervisors as required
• Undertake seasonal beach patrol duties (November-April), including weekend work

Your Skills and Experience

• Communicate clearly and respectfully with a wide range of people
• Manage conflict and deal effectively with challenging or occasionally hostile situations
• Apply legislation fairly, consistently and with empathy
• Work independently while contributing positively to a team environment

You will also have

• Certificate IV in Government Statutory Compliance / Animal Control & Regulation, Diploma of Justice, or a similar recognised qualification
• Experience in law enforcement, animal control and investigation techniques

Benefits

• Yearly annual leave loading payment of 17.5% of base salary (excluding casual staff, sessional staff and Senior Officers)
• Learning and development opportunities through professional development programs
• Access to accrued day off every four weeks (Full time employees only)
• Salary Packaging
• Purchase leave options
• Career development opportunities
• Study/development assistance
• Discounted gym memberships
• 16 weeks paid parental leave for both primary and partner carers
• Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)
• Social club events
• Close to Public transport
• Free Onsite parking

Values of the City of Kingston

We make a difference ǀ We show care and respect ǀ We take pride in our work ǀ We are better together

Equal Opportunity & Diversity

To be considered for this role, applicants must have the legal right to work in Australia.

Kingston City Council is an equal opportunity employer, committed to reconciliation and being a child safe organisation.

We are dedicated to attracting, retaining, and developing people of all genders, ethnicities, sexual orientations, abilities, and ages.

Applications are encouraged from all sectors of the community, and we strongly encourage applications from the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community. We support adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process, as well as during employment.