Local Laws Officer

Closing date: 27/09/2026 11:59 PM AUS Eastern Standard Time

Location: Desailly Street

Department: Governance

Compensation: Annual Package AUD $77,357.00 - $88,159.00

Employment type: Full Time Permanent

Work Arrangement: On-site

Local Laws Officer
Position No. 202
Full-time
Band 5 – $77,357 – $88,159yearly, plus 12% statutory superannuation

The Local Laws Officer is responsible for managing domestic animal controls, ensuring traffic and parking compliance, supporting emergency services, and assisting with fire prevention strategies. The role also responds to community concerns, issues permits, and provides advice on Local Laws.

Key responsibilities:

• Enforce local laws, traffic regulations, and state legislation.
• Manage domestic animals and livestock, including responding to complaints and emergencies.
• Prepare compliance reports, investigation briefs, and court documents.
• Support school crossing programs.
• Participate in emergency management and fire prevention activities.

About you:
The successful applicant will demonstrate strong judgement, resilience, and the ability to engage professionally with the community.

Requirements include:

• Knowledge of local laws, traffic regulations, and animal management legislation.
• Experience investigating compliance matters and preparing court briefs (training will be provided if required).
• Certificate IV in Animal Management (preferred) or relevant experience.
• Physical fitness and the ability to work with animals and livestock.
• Current Victorian Driver’s Licence and Working with Children Check.
• Availability to work after hours as required.

Training:
Training will be provided in relevant legislation, compliance processes, and the preparation of court briefing documents.

Benefits:

• A supportive team environment.
• Opportunities for professional development and training.
• A varied role working both in the community and office environments.

Why Wellington?

Here at Wellington Shire Council, we have a strong commitment to create a workplace culture that is collaborative, provides work-life flexibility and encourages opportunities for growth and development. We take pride in providing a supportive workplace with great career opportunities for our employees.

Every person at Wellington Shire Council brings their own unique experiences, perspectives and talents to help contribute to our vision of “Happy people, healthy environment and thriving communities”. As one of the largest employers in the region we have a diverse workforce of more than 500 staff who are based throughout the municipality, and we all work together as a team to make a positive impact in our community.

We use award-winning technologies to seek and implement innovative improvements across the organisation. We work hard to position ourselves as a leader in local government, continuously improving our diverse range of services for the betterment of our community.

We offer a rewarding culture of innovation, flexibility and continued learning in a collaborative, supportive environment.

Wellington Shire Council is committed to upholding the Child Safe Standards and associated legislative requirements.

Wellington Shire Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is proud to encourage applications from people of different backgrounds, abilities, ages, genders and/or sexual orientations and gender identities. Wellington Shire Council takes climate change and sustainability seriously and is looking to respond proactively and positively to the challenges ahead.

About Wellington

Wellington Shire Council is located in the Gippsland region of the state of Victoria, Australia and is approximately two hours east of Melbourne by road or rail. Many of us dream of a simpler lifestyle, with wide open spaces and no traffic jams. In The Middle of Everywhere, we live that enviable lifestyle every day.

In Wellington Shire you will find a wide range of beautiful environments to explore, with our pristine beaches, picturesque mountain ranges, temperate rainforests, wetlands and plenty of diverse, contrasting spaces to take your breath away.

Whether it’s a stroll along the iconic Ninety Mile Beach, a canoe down the Macalister River or a bush walk through the Alpine National Park, there’s plenty to keep you busy in The Middle of Everywhere! Home to a range of tight-knit communities, you’ll quickly find yourself right at home with the wonderful people that make these towns so special.

From our lively restaurant and café culture to the very best in local produce, you’ll never be short of Sunday brunch ideas and places to try! Eat. Drink. Gippsland Guide | Visit Gippsland

Visit https://themiddleofeverywhere.com.au/ to find out why the Wellington Shire is a great place to live and work.

How to Apply:

Applications must address the Key Selection Criteria as outlined in this advertisement and will be accepted no later than 11:59pm Sunday 27 September 2026.