Local Laws Officer
Role Overview
The successful applicant will join the Local Laws team which is a team of 10 officers plus Team Leader. This role’s duties include:
Investigating complaints
Undertaking inspections and audits
Impounding animals
Issuing infringements
Preparing briefs of evidence
Full Job Posting
About the role
The successful applicant will join the Local Laws team which is a team of 10 officers plus Team Leader. This role’s duties include:
Investigating complaints
Undertaking inspections and audits
Impounding animals
Issuing infringements
Preparing briefs of evidence
To be successful in this role
Certificate IV Statutory Compliance or Diploma of Justice or similar qualification will be considered
Strong customer service focus, with well-developed verbal and written communication skills
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team environment
Demonstrated ability to manage conflicting priorities
Self-motivator with well-developed conflict resolution and problem-solving skills
Experience in enforcement or willing to learn related regulatory fields, to confidently educate and enforce Councils legislation responsibilities
Mandatory pre-employment requirements
- Be willing to undergo and complete a satisfactory criminal history check
- Provide or obtain an employment-based Working with Children check
- A valid Victorian driving licence
- Be willing to undertake a premedical assessment check (if applicable for the role)
What we can offer you in return
A work life/balance through flexible and hybrid working arrangements
Generous leave provisions, including accrued time off, parental leave, three days of wellbeing leave per year, cultural and ceremonial leave, gender affirmation leave, plus the ability to purchase up to four weeks additional leave per year
Dedicated Staff Wellbeing programs, events and gym membership discounts
Learning and development opportunities so our people can grow and thrive
A Parkland surrounded office that is only short 500m stroll to the beach
Free onsite staff parking plus hybrid vehicles that employees can book for work related travel
If you are ready to be part of our incredible organisation, and you think this role is the right fit for you, then we look forward to finding out more about you and what you would bring to this role.
How to apply
- To discover more about the role and responsibilities review the Position Description.
- Provide a cover letter responding to the Key Selection Criteria and what has motivated you to apply for this role.
- Click Apply to submit your application.
- If you require reasonable adjustment at any point throughout the recruitment process, then please do let us know by contacting the listed Hiring Manager.
Applications close
- Thursday 1 October 2026, 11:55pm
- If you would like to learn more about this opportunity or have any question, please contact Oliver Young, Team Leader Local Laws on 9599 4762 or via email [email protected]
- Bayside City Council prides itself on its values of Respect Each Other , Own It , Work Together and Find Better Ways .
- Bayside City Council proudly acknowledges the Bunurong People of the Kulin Nation as the Traditional Owners and Custodians of this land, and we pay our respects to their Elders, past, present and emerging as well as all Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander community members with us today.
- We are an equal opportunity employer committed to an equitable, diverse and socially inclusive work environment. We actively encourage applicants with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander heritage, people living with disability, LGBTIQA+ people and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply for this opportunity.
About Bayside City Council
Victorian local government council providing municipal services, facilities and community programs for Bayside residents.
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