Local Laws Officer

About Council

A region the size of Tasmania, just 2.5 hours west of Brisbane and an easy drive from the Sunshine and Gold Coasts, the Western Downs has a growing population of over 34,000 people.

The region’s diverse economy, vibrant active communities and the extensive infrastructure and multi-billion dollar energy investments are ensuring that the Western Downs continues to go from strength-to-strength.

Western Downs Regional Council is one of only a handful of Council’s in the state of Queensland to be debt-free.

Council is very proud of this immense achievement which it had been working towards since 2015, proving itself to be one of the most financially prudent Councils in Queensland.

About the Role

Based in Chinchilla, you will be responsible for ensuring Local Laws issues, regulatory parking, and Animal Management Services are dealt with in compliance with Government Legislation, Council corporate plan goals and industry best practice.

Reporting to the Local Laws Supervisor, you will:

• be responsible for undertaking regulation and enforcement of Council's Local Laws (including Parking) and the Animal Management (Cats and Dogs) Act 2008, by undertaking enforcement action where appropriate, participating in coordinated enforcement campaigns and undertaking public place patrols;
• manage and maintain animal impounding facilities, provide a high level of care for impounded animals, and to manage the custody and other arrangements for impounded animals; and
• participate in an on-call roster, including some weekend work.

About you

The successful applicant will have:

• a proven high level of advanced people management skills, including conflict resolution & conflict management, & experience dealing with difficult customers;
• knowledge in animal management, handling techniques and welfare requirements;
• a Certificate IV in Government (Statutory Compliance);
• a current "C" Class drivers licence (manual);
• a gun licence or willingness to obtain;
• a reasonable level of physical fitness.

What we offer:

• Relocation assistance may be considered for the successful applicant
• Access to Corporate Health Plan
• Health & Wellbeing program
• Locality allowance

If you enjoy working both autonomously as well as collaboratively with employees, this role is for you.  TOGETHER WE MAKE A REAL DIFFERENCE.
 

Applications close at 5.00pm AEST on Thursday 5 November 2020.